In baseball, hockey, football, and basketball, there are key positions that tend to be the dealmaker or breaker when the game is on the line. This doesnt negate the fact that the four sports are true team efforts, with each position and player being important. Still, there are certain positions that more times than not are central in controlling the game when everything is at stake.
If youre into wagering, understanding the importance of these positions in each game will give you an edge when analyzing teams or performing head to head evaluations. In this article, were going to focus on two positions from each sport, considering why theyre so important when it comes to big game performance.
BASKETBALL:
In basketball the central positions are point guard and center. Both call for very different players in terms of skills and physical make-up. Fans also perceive them differently, with the center drawing the most focus and the point guard often being overlooked.
Although point guards shoot the ball, its not their primary responsibility. Point guards run the offense when the team is on the court and for this reason this player must have good basketball...