I don't want a combo-guard.

[dnbman]

I know, I know. Positions don't really matter and there are some great players that are combo-guards out there doing good things in the playoffs. AND, pure point guards are extremely rare.

That being said, the one thing I don't want us to draft is a combo-guard, unless the guy seems to be an elite player, which doesn't seem to be the case.

I'm reading about guys like Dion Waiters, and I can't stomach having another guy that isn't really a point guard but isn't really a shooting guard floating around our roster.

Given that there is so much parity of talent, I'm really hoping we draft anything but that. BPA, but if it's close, give me a legit wing player, a big, or a guy who you don't question whether he can play point guard. I'd rather roll the dice on a guy with legitimate length and defense that might not be as much of scoring threat. Seems like the antithesis of what we need, but I think I've become bigoted against combo-guards. It's not you; it's me.

Sorry for the rant.

[DashGlobal]

I wouldnt classify Waiters as a combo guard. To me he is a SG first and foremost. He just happens to have the handle to play PG.

A combo guard to me is generally a guy that is undersized for a SG and is not really a scorer but has a decent handle to run PG duties.

Someone like Dexter Strickland comes to mind.

Im not sure who I would classify as a combo guard in the draft, but I also am not fond of them.

[dnbman]

I wouldnt classify Waiters as a combo guard. To me he is a SG first and foremost. He just happens to have the handle to play PG.

I don't know enough about the guy, but:

DraftExpress.com:

Looking forward, Waiters brings an interesting package of skills to the table along with a good amount of untapped potential. His style of play should seemingly translate well in a combo guard role off the bench as a sparkplug transition and pick and roll scorer who can defend multiple positions, which every NBA team seems to have at least one of these days.

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NBADraft.net

Waiters' style of play reflects your prototypical combo-guard

HoopsHype.com

The Philly native is one of the draft's enigmas. Some love his strength, aggressiveness and ability to create offense off the dribble, while other see a player lacking a true position. Coming off the bench for Syracuse, Waiters proved to be a dynamic, instant offense type of player. Waiters is a little undersized at 6-foot-4 and lacks point guard skills, but is able to overpower opponents with his sheer strength.

This lack of true position status is really what I don't want in a guard at the moment.

[DashGlobal]

From the videos ive seen he is a good scorer. Can shoot and create his own shot. Not really undersized as he is 6'4.

Not sure why he wouldnt be considered a SG.

Weird no doubt as I would certainly classify him as a SG.

Unless he is 6'2 or something....

To me a combo guard is a guy that is undersized to play SG and doesnt really have PG instincts and vision.