This paragraph from the NY Times should be helpful:
"He's the quarterback, he's the most valuable, and he's the biggest difference maker to a team."
Is the point guard position the most important position on a basketball team? If we use Stephen Curry, you have to take in to consideration the Warriors first year head coach, and former NBA Champion, Steve Kerr. This team is different with him at the helm, as opposed to Mark Jackson. Yes, Draymond Green has come into his own as one of the best defensive players in the game, and is a stretch 4 who can move. Add in All-Star guard Klay Thompson, one of the best defensive rim protectors in Andrew Bogut, an underrated forward in Harrison Barnes, and a strong bench consisting of Leandro Barbosa, Andre Iguodala, Moe Speights, and Shaun Livingston and you end up with a 1 seed overall in the NBA Playoffs this year. The Warriors won 67 games this year. If you remove Steph from the equation, they win 51.3 which still puts them in the playoffs as a competitive team in the Western Conference. Stephen Curry is a superstar, he's a highlight reel, the best shooter this game maybe has ever seen, and the most exciting player to watch in the NBA, but is he the most valuable player?
From another:
3. Combo guards are best suited off the bench
How many combos have had career-years as sixth men lately? Bobby Jackson won the award in 2002, Ben Gordon in 04’, Barbosa in 06’, Jason Terry in 08’, Jamal Crawford in 2010 and James Harden in 2012.
Lou Williams shot 40% from the floor, and despite averaging 15 points a game, coach Doug Collins only played him 26 minutes per contest. Collins maximized Williams’ scoring prowess while limiting the damage of a 40% shooter. Lou was a Sixth Man of the Year Candidate and a major reason for Philadelphia's success as a spark off the bench despite playing reserve minutes.
Combo guards are becoming more prevalent in the game today. In 2011 we saw Kemba Walker, Jimmer Fredette, Alec Burks, Iman Shumpert, Nolan Smith, Malcolm Lee, Charles Jenkins and Josh Selby all get drafted.
The combo guard is vulnerable to inefficient and inconsistent production. Their style can be heavily rewarding or "punch-in-the-gut" devastating if given too much freedom. For the most part, they can be effective in complimentary or supporting roles. But to count on one to lead your team through a best of seven war is asking for trouble.
Iowa has a number of Combo Guards. A bunch of guys who are valuable and should be coming off the bench or maybe the 2 or 3 with a good pt guard.
If you want to be mediocre in the worst Power Conference... knock yourself out.