How to Play Point Guard Like Allen Iverson

Playing point is about being a leader on the basketball court. A point guard must show the skill and determination to make a difficult shot or pass when the game is on the line. No player exemplifies these traits more than Allen Iverson does. Iverson is one of the top players in basketball despite being one the smallest players in the NBA.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

1. Play the game with a courage that exceeds your size. Allen Iverson is usually the smallest player on the court, but he drives to hoop without fear for his own well-being. He does not back down from any player no matter what his size.
2. Possess an ability to play through injury. Allen Iverson has suffered over thirty documented injuries during his professional career, but he rarely misses more than a handful of games because of these injuries. Even though he continually gets knocked to floor, he keeps getting back up and drives to the hoop with same zeal the next time.
3. Carry your team to the NBA finals despite having no one else on the team that average more than twelve points a game. Allen Iverson averaged more than thirty-one points a game and won the first game of the finals on a late shot to seal the win. Although his team did not win the championship, it was one the greatest seasons in Allen Iverson's career.
4. Use your speed and quickness to get into the lane and draw defenders. Allen Iverson is one of the quickest players in the NBA, and he uses this attribute to drive by defenders for the basket or a pass to an open player.