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The short list

By John Carroll
Scouts Inc.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Nate Robinson's recent success is a reminder that small guards can succeed in the NBA. From Spud Webb to Muggsy Bogues to Brevin Knight to T.J. Ford, there's a lineage of impact. But shorter guards need to have a special set of skills to play in the NBA, and while bright coaches figure out how to maximize those abilities, they can be exploited, too. Three ways to utilize small guards 1) Push the tempo One of the best ways to utilize a small guard in the NBA is to play at a fast pace. Not only ...

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