The evolution of guard play in the NBA has shifted from versatile post-up skills to a perimeter-focused game. Guards like Mark Jackson, Gary Payton, and Chauncey Billups mastered the art of scoring and facilitating from the post, a skill set that is less common in today’s fast-paced, three-point-heavy game. While modern guards excel in shooting and quickness, the lost art of post-up play provided a unique versatility that defined previous generations. Jalen Brunson is one of the few modern players who still embodies this throwback style.