It’s hard to win games in modern basketball without 48 minutes of quality point guard play. It should be obvious, especially for a team like the Chicago Bulls, whose best days this century were only possible because of a superstar at that position.
Somehow, such a thought has seemingly become obscure. After losing the real Derrick Rose forever in 2012, a revolving door at point guard has followed. Kirk Hinrich was meant to be a temporary stand-in, the Thibs-dust sprinkling on D.J. Augustin and Aaron Brooks were short-term fixtures as well. Rajon Rondo, Michael Carter-Williams, Spencer Dinwiddie, Jerian Grant, and a cast of others have come and gone.