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The ideal shooting guard is like a marathon runner, capable of going thousands of kilometers on a single charge and capable of running others into the ground. Such a player should avoid handling the ball throughout the game, yet be able to score the moment he receives it.
The point guard needs to be as old-school and traditional as they come, but must also be tough, stubborn, and aggressive on defense.
Thus, the starting lineup of Haywoode Workman, Reggie Miller, Derrick McKey, Dale Davis, and Rik Smits presented itself before everyone.
In fact, whether with the 76ers or Pistons, Larry Brown's teams were always a replica of this configuration; he always chose the appropriate puppets to perform in his dramas.
Larry Brown's teams were like stiff, rough machines billowing black smoke, utterly lacking in aesthetic appeal. But such teams, forged from steel, could steamroll over most who tried to stand in their way.