As the entire league has been so badly affected by the pandemic, teams are signing substitutes in droves, and many of those who remain on the field are taking on new roles and responsibilities. For example, the Washington Wizards' Bill, who played the point guard for the first time in his career against the Bulls, delivered 17 assists in a single game and performed very well.
The Wizards lost three regular point guards due to triggering health and safety agreements: Dinwiddie, Laureto and Aaron Holliday. Although the Wizards quickly signed Players such as Wanamaker and Tremont Waters, head coach Unseld Jr. did not use them in the starting lineup, but decided to make star guard Bill as a point guard.
Against the Chicago Bulls, Beal played point guard for the first time in his NBA career, and while he's in an experienced disadvantage, he's doing a great job. Despite the Wizards being eliminated by DeRozan, Beal scored 27 points in 43 minutes, a career-high 17 assists.
"I know what's going to happen tonight. I have to stand up and take responsibility. Speaking about playing point guard in an interview with NBC Sports, Beal said it's about figuring out when to show aggression and when to let teammates shoot.
"When you play point guard, you have to manage a team. You have to get the players into attacking form, you have to get your teammates into position, you have to get your teammates to shoot, you have to speak, you have to encourage," he stressed. "You are always the head of a snake. It's fun, it's funny. I loved it. I can definitely learn a lot from it. If it happens again, I'll be ready. ”
Since entering the league, Beal has played the role of shooting guard. His best job is to attack the basket and is one of the most elite scorers in the league. Even in his first point guard role, Bill was at ease. In the game against the Bulls, Beal only made 2 turnovers and delivered 17 assists. As Bill says, playing point guard needs to figure out the different priorities. Although he was in charge of attacking in the game before, he made a good debut in the point guard position.
For the Wizards, as Bill honed his organizational skills, it would help them better line up. Previously, Dinwiddie was a Wizards point guard, but his performance was half-witted and inconsistent. If Bill can become a two-way defender, his value will become even greater.