Everyone wants to be the hero on the basketball court, but the best teams make sure to involve all five players and take advantage of the unique skills found in each individual. Of course, that is absolutely necessary for hardcore gamers who want to win NBA Live 10 tournaments for the PS3 and Xbox 360, especially when matched up with a tough opponent. Like other sports video games, NBA Live 10 is very realistic and it is very difficult to win when only one or two players contribute to the effort. To avoid this, gamers must be familiar with their squad and understand what each individual brings to the table, so read on for a breakdown of the five basketball positions.

Anyone who watched the 2010 NBA playoffs can learn a lesson from the Phoenix Suns and their highly entertaining brand of basketball. The Suns can flat out play, with gorgeous passing, pinpoint shooting and fancy dribbling. It’s often poetry in motion, and it has made Phoenix a fan favorite in the NBA. Still, like years before, the Suns failed to reach the final, and defense was once again their undoing. Steve Nash, Amare Stoudamire and the rest of the Suns put the ball in the basket plenty throughout their series with the Los Angeles Lakers, but they just couldn’t get stops on the defensive end of the court. When all was said and done, the Lakers advanced in six games, primarily because they played great defense when it mattered most. Phoenix, on the other hand, watched from home once again, all because they couldn’t.