The age of the NBA specialist is over.
As positional designations blur, the call for multiskilled players is louder than ever. Ruthless schemes—NBA coaches increasingly looking to pick off the sickest and weakest of the pack, especially in the playoffs—often render one-dimensional talents unplayable.
Can't shoot? Get ready for the opponent to ignore you on the perimeter and use five defenders on your remaining four teammates.
Can't defend the pick-and-roll? Prepare to get put through the ringer for a dozen straight possessions.
Versatility is both a weapon and defense mechanism in today's NBA. A well-rounded player allows coaches to employ various styles while ideally permitting good spacing. It also prevents opponents from targeting weak points.
True do-it-all talents contribute in various ways on both ends—handling, shooting, passing, defending multiple positions. But not every team has someone like Draymond Green. In addition to the obvious options (such as the one the Golden State Warriors rely on to close games at center), we'll list the top Swiss army talent on every squad.
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