User:Josher4444/Shooting forward

Shooting forward
The shooting forward, is a hybrid position that is now being used more and more frequently in the NBA. This position is known as the "3". This position is relatively new in the past 20 years. It is the combination of a shooting guard and a small forward. A small forward are known for being able to take 15-foot jump shots and make them consistently. But now the position of small forward has been changed to where small forwards have to be able to dribble as well as a shooting guard, and also shoot as well as a shooting guard. The shooting forward position is usually around 6'7" someone who can shoot three pointers well and also be able to take the ball up. Team's have recently moved to a shooting forward instead of a small forward because of the impact of the three point line. Typical shooting forwards are 6 ft to 6 ft.

LeBron James is the NBA's top shooting forward. He can dribble, shoot, but like all shooting forward's has no post game at all. Other examples of dominant shooting forward's are Kevin Durant, Hedo Turkoglu, and Rashard Lewis. The best shooting forward LeBron James is able to play shooting guard, point guard, and even shooting forward.

Historically shooting forward's have not been prevalent but since the creation of the three point line more and more coaches are moving toward the position. The creation of this position has resulted in the loss of small forwards who have a great post game.