Back then, he was a system point guard in a system built for point guards.
The point guard with a lethal three-point shot didn't show any cracks, and his teammates rarely knew much about the struggle he and his father faced.
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Tyshawn Taylor, Kansas' up-and-down point guard who struggled from three-point range throughout the tournament, sank two free throws with eight seconds left to secure a three-point lead.
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"I came out and I proved it up, " said the 6-foot-3 guard, who was proclaimed the team's franchise point guard from the start by Blazers general manager Neil Olshey.
This year, Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors point guard, broke an NBA season record for the most three-point shots made, with 272.
Miami's point guard needed only nine shots to get his 26 points, going 5 for 6 from 3-point range and making all seven of his free throws.
They're led by a point guard named Trey Burke, who froze the Jayhawks in the close of regulation with a three-point shot he launched from somewhere in the Upper Peninsula.
Lin also struggled on defense as Raptors point guard Jose Calderon scored often and easily.
The biggest question coming into Saturday's game was whether starting point guard George Hill would play.
They played without point guard George Hill because of a concussion and committed 19 turnovers.
Point guard Pablo Prigioni took twice as many first-quarter shots as any other Knick.
Gerald Wallace inbounded to Williams, but Jennings was draped over the point guard's right side.
Even my hoops-agnostic mother is sending me articles about Louisville point guard Peyton Siva.
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Led by versatile 6-foot-6 point guard Michael Carter-Williams, sharpshooting forward James Southerland, and do-it-all swingman C.
Both times they were missing point guard Kirk Hinrich, this time with a right foot injury.
Backup center Baye Moussa Keita (47) and starting point guard Michael Carter-Williams (45) lead the way.
Bringing in Calderon gives them a veteran mentor for young point guard Brandon Knight.
"To tie this thing up, this series, is huge for us, " point guard Deron Williams said.
There will be an emphasis on playing defense, while the offense will focus around the point guard.
Tony Parker, the Spurs' point guard, threw an underhanded pass to Manu Ginobili on the right wing.
However, redshirt junior point guard Ka-Deidra Simmons (11.5 points, 3.9 assists, 63 steals) headlines eight returning players.
The presence of point guard Raymond Felton, who likes to operate out of fast breaks, has helped.
The Warriors took him with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2009 draft as a point guard.
Star point guard Trey Burke was held to seven points, but the Wolverines got contributions throughout the lineup.
The point guard had a clear look at the clock as it raced toward zero atop the backboard.
Pitino couldn't introduce his point guard before the game, only mentioning his name to avoid emotions overtaking him.
Fair had 19 points to lead the Orange, James Southerland added 13 and point guard Michael Carter-Williams 11.
Craft stole the ball from Burke, but the Michigan point guard hustled back to prevent an easy basket.
The Celtics are reportedly ready to deal away point guard Rajon Rondo, their last starter under 80 years old.
The team is surging with Lin at the point guard position, salvaging what was becoming an increasingly dire situation.
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