Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports)
In the era of the playmaking wing, the shooting guard position might be making a comeback of its own. Where does the Utah Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell stack up among the league’s best?
A short time ago, it was not uncommon to see several shooting guards ranked among the best players in the National Basketball Association. Longtime Utah Jazz fans especially remember a hyper-competitive, bald-headed shooting guard all-to-well (and none-too-fondly).
The influence of Michael Jordan was pervasive. Following his departure from the NBA, many of the league’s best players played the shooting guard position, with some even meticulously replicating Jordan’s style.