Versatile Coby White makes one thing clear at NBA Draft Combine: 'I'm a point guard'

Posted May 17, 2019
Coby White can score in his sleep. But when asked Thursday at the NBA Draft Combine if he considers himself a point guard, a shooting guard or a combo guard, White's reply was quick and succinct. "I'm a point guard," he said. White's scoring and shooting abilities won't vanish but his focus as he heads into pre-draft workouts is honing his point guard skills. (NBC Sports)

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