GUARDS

Basketball Guards lead the charge down the court. Guards often call the plays and direct the rest of the team. Guard greats included Jordan, Magic, Gervin, Robertson and Stockton.

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Walt Frazier

Walt Frazier wrote his ticket to the Hall of Fame when he led the Knicks to a pair of championships in the early 1970s. He retired in 1979 after averaging 18.9 points and 6.1 assists during his 13-year career. Learn more about Frazier.

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  • Bill Sharman
    Bill Sharman

    Bill Sharman was the first NBA player to make 50 consecutive free throws. Not only that -- he played pro baseball for five years, too. Read more about Bill Sharman and his basketball career. See more »

  • Bob Cousy
    Bob Cousy

    Bob Cousy's sleight-of-hand routines earned him nicknames like "the Houdini of the Hardwood." His signature move was a behind-the-back dribble that allowed him to instantly change directions. Read about this Hall of Fame basketball player. See more »

  • Bob Davies
    Bob Davies

    Bob Davies's sleight of hand earned him the nickname "the Harrisburg Houdini." He retired in 1955 and had career averages of 3.7 points and 4.9 assists in 10 pro seasons. He entered the Hall of Fame in 1969. See more »

  • Clyde Drexler
    Clyde Drexler

    Clyde Drexler soared into an NBA career in 1983 that would bring him fame, fortune and an NBA championship ring. His best season came in 1991-92 where he averaged 25.0 points and led the Blazers in assists. See more »

  • Dave Bing
    Dave Bing

    Dave Bing was one of the first players to blend athletic ability with textbook basketball skills. He scored a career high 54 points in a single game and led the Detroit Pistons in scoring for nine seasons. Read about this Hall of Fame basketball player. See more »

  • David Thompson
    David Thompson

    After a fantastic college career and relatively brief time in the majors during the late 1970s and early '80s, David Thompson was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1996. Learn more about his technique and career. See more »

  • Earl Monroe
    Earl Monroe

    Earl Monroe was 1968 NBA Rookie of the Year and an integral part of the New York Knicks' 1973 championship team. He retired due to bad knees and age in 1980 and was later elected to the Hall of Fame in 1989. Read about Earl 'the Pearl' Monroe. See more »

  • George Gervin
    George Gervin

    George Gervin played in 12 straight All-Star Games and is one of four players in NBA history to win four scoring titles. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1996. Learn why George Gervin was the one player that Julius Erving liked to watch the most. See more »

  • Hal Greer
    Hal Greer

    Hal Greer appeared in 10 All-Star Games and was MVP of the 1968 game after scoring a record 19 points in one quarter. His career spanned 15 seasons, and he appeared in ten All-Star games. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1981. See more »

  • Isiah Thomas
    Isiah Thomas

    Isaiah Thomas has been called the "greatest small man in the history of the NBA." With 9,000 assists, he was one of the greatest guards the sport has seen. Learn more about Isaiah Thomas' career with the Detroit Pistons. See more »

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