The game has completely changed.
Guards have gotten bigger, stronger, and more athletic.
We now live in a world where there are 6’6, 200lb point guards with lightning-quick handles and 40-inch verticals.
This has made it more difficult than ever for smaller, less athletic guards to stand out.
The average point guard in the NBA has a wingspan of 6 foot 6.
This is longer than most "centers" at the high school level.
If you're an undersized guard that is not willing to adapt, you'll get left behind as the game continues to move in this direction.
But with this change comes an opportunity...
Although players have gotten more athletic, the way most athletes think about the game has not evolved.
The point guard who can be an extension of their coach, understand different reads, control the tempo, and run the show on a mental level has become increasingly rare.
Think about some of the smaller guards in the NBA.
Darius Garland is just 6 foot 1 with an equivalent wingspan.
Jose Alvarado is 5 foot 11 with a 6 foot 1 wingspan.
Jacob Gilyard is only 5 foot 8...
There's a reason why players like this have been able to find success in the league.
What makes them different?
How are they able to compete with the bigger, more athletic guards?
Luckily, the answer to those questions is something that anyone can learn and implement.
Even if you’re undersized and on the lower end of the athleticism scale