What does the shooting guard do in basketball?

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One key role of the shooting guard is to provide a scoring threat from the perimeter to spread the defense and may be called upon to score 3pointers on a critical posession. Some shooting guards will function as defensive specialists offering minimal scoring. I believe a Ray Allen is a model shooting guard worthy of mentioning because of his shooting ability which he complements with some rebounding and passing.

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usually the shooting guard is the best shooter on the team and a threat from three point range.in the nba,shooting guards average height is about 6'4'' to 6'8''.a good example of a shooting guard is michael jordan and kobe bryant

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The shooting guards job is to create plays for his team while they play against another team. rip hamilton is the best shooting guard in the world. go pistons

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A shooting guard should maintain pressure on the perimeter, but also make offensive rebounds and have the ability to drive through anyone, even if they are double teamed. A good shooting guard should also always defend the best player on another team to allow his teammates to rebound the ball. A shooting guard should pass more than a power forward but less than a center. A shooting guard should also be the best shooter on his team, including free throws.

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