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Azam: Seeking NBA-level point guard with experience dribbling the ball up the court without getting stripped:

Qualifications:

• Ability to handle traps without panicking and turning the ball over essential
• Three-point shooting ability is a major plus
• Ability to attack the rim without supervision (screens)
• Must be able to defend at the point of attack
• Must work well with others; ability to throw alley-oop lobs without maiming teammates a plus

Stephanie: Seeking a reliable and consistent NBA-level point guard with high-level court awareness and playmaking skills.

Qualifications:

• A high basketball IQ
• Ability to be a playmaker and be selfless on the court
• Three-point shooting ability
• Ability to play offense and defense
• Ability to bring the ball up without getting trapped and turn the ball over
• Ability to create screens

Noah: Seeking veteran point guard with ball-handling and playmaking skills to start or play a key bench role for the Miami Heat

• Previous experience as a starter recommended
• Must be a capable defender
• High basketball IQ
• 3-point shooting ability recommended

Leo: Seeking a high-level playmaking NBA point guard with the capability of being a force on both ends of the floor.

• Preferably under the age of 37
• Committed, strong defender
• Track record of being a capable three-point scorer
• Top-level vision and distance-passing ability

António: Seeking an active, hungry NBA point guard to fill a spot of high responsibility on our team. Candidates must be:

• Able to create shots inside for himself and attract defensive attention (mandatory)
• At least a laterally mobile defender who won’t get stuck on every screen or let his man blow by
• A willing shooter from three
• If possible, at least 6-foot-4