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Message: [QUOTE="shandeezy7, post: 4992254, member: 720"] I think the biggest difference in today's game is bigs being able to stretch the floor on offense and make threes. Even 10 years ago, how many centers did you really have to focus on guarding out beyond the three point line? Most teams viewed the center position as a rim protector and rebounder. They rarely left the paint area on defense. With the evolution of many teams basically having five guys on the court at the same time that are at least somewhat of a threat to hit threes, the floor has opened up immensely, as you said. The pick and roll with a spread out floor has become more difficult to guard than ever. It's part of the reason why you've heard the phrase "can guard all five positions" more often in the last few years. Guys that can easily switch any screen have become pretty valuable, as it's really the best way to defend today's offenses. [/QUOTE]