Toughest position to play in the NBA

[CelticConcourse]

Yes, I mean toughest to play.

[bfrombleacher]

In terms of learning curve, being a big is pretty hard. You're used to dominating in college because of your size and that's gone all of a sudden as being 6'10+ (or even 6'8+) isn't such a big deal any more in the NBA.

The guard spots are the most competitive since people are more likely to be on the shorter end of 6'7. So each year it's more likely someone will come in and outplay you.

The small forward position is tough because of the versatility it requires. You're essentially taking on some duties of a guard and some duties of a big.

[Monkhouse]

1) C- Definitely one of the hardest positions, because people are so used to dominating, but can't transition over to the next level, simply cause of the definition of pure talent and skill in the NBA.

2) PG- Would have to be the second hardest in my book. There are a plethora of guards that are hoping to become the next big thing, and plenty of competition. Point guards who are quick, but are limited and not multifaceted will struggle greatly.

3) PF- The bread and butter of most teams. Expected to rebound, and set up the defense. If you're a PF who can't shoot the mid range, and rebound well. Or even box out to give your teams the needed second chance points, you're not going to go too far in any rotation.

The other two are very similar in my book. All positions are definitely hard, but I would say the Center is the hardest cause of the longer quarters versus College.

[Ogaju]

the position guarding LeBron James or whoever is the chosen one of David Stern

[Celtics4ever]

Physically the low post, mentally PG.

[thirstyboots18]

There are few big, tall, athletic men.  There are many short men.  There have been more great Centers than great Point Guards, IMO.  Therefore, I would have to say it is harder to find a Center, but easier to find a great one.  It is easier to find a point guard, but harder to find a great one.   Sooooo....Point Guard must be the toughest position to play.

(The point guard has to not only know his role, but understand how to help every other position (player) play his.)   My convoluted reasoning, and I am sticking to it!    )

[Clench123]

My original thought was the center position but PG is more competitive than any position in the league because there are a lot of good to great pointguards.  So it has to be the PG position.

[BballTim]

Physically the low post, mentally PG.

  It's mentally challenging to learn to play the point like Rondo/Nash/Kidd, relatively simple to play it like Westbrook/Rose/Holiday and the like.

[OsirusCeltics]

Small Forward

You're basically the "everything guy". Centers have their spot, guards have their spot. But SF's have to score, pass, rebound, be in the paint, be on the perimeter, sometimes distribute the offense

That is why I applaud Pierce, Lebron, Carmelo, Durant, etc. Because they cover all areas of the court, and are usually guarding the star wing player on the other team

[Snakehead]

Kind of tough to say, there are so many factors.

I choose C because really when you're very tall it's so hard to be coordinated and have your body hold up.  That can't be taken for granted.

1) C- Definitely one of the hardest positions, because people are so used to dominating, but can't transition over to the next level, simply cause of the definition of pure talent and skill in the NBA.

This is a good point... it must be very tough going from college where any 7 footer or 6' 10" and up who can really play makes the jump.  You aren't used to playing talent at that level.  And also, you probably go in the draft before you develop a low post game unless you're just gifted enough.

[Celtics4ever]

It's mentally challenging to learn to play the point like Rondo/Nash/Kidd, relatively simple to play it like Westbrook/Rose/Holiday and the like.

You can't have your cake and eat it too.  Which one is it.  A PG is supposed to direct the offensive.   The latter group to me are not true PG.   They are SG in PG bodies.

[syfy9]

Defensively, I think SF/PF.

Offensively, I think Center.