http://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/ast_career.html

Fourth all-time in assists, and *easily* the least athletic
guy in the top 10, meaning it was all deep understanding of
the game. He was one of the greatest floor generals ever.

That *does* matter. Its a real credential.

Being a good TV guy is not a real credential.

Just like Jeff Van Gundy being a bad TV person doesn't
mean he's not a good coach.

But back to the list: In the top 50, you have:

Kidd who is a good coach.

Thomas was a good coach (bad GM, actually a very good
on the floor coach, though).

Bird was a good coach.

Hornacek is a good coach.

Avery Johnson, who I still believe is a good coach
(if Wade doesn't go Michael Jordan, the Mavs in that
2007 title).

The point-guard-as-good-coach idea isn't always right,
but its a belief, the same way former Quarterbacks end
up NFL coaches. Its case by case...but it is definitely
seen as a credential.


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