If Paul McCartney played basketball: shooting guard, rated 79

Paul McCartney as a basketball player: scouting report

Paul McCartney is one of the most famous left handed bass players of all time, and the bass is the instrument that holds a band together without demanding attention. That is the role he would play at shooting guard. His basketball IQ is the top mark on his card and his defense comes next, so he does the work that makes everyone else look good: fighting over screens, rotating on time and keeping the shape of the team intact.

The melody for Yesterday came to him in a dream, and his feel for the game works the same way; he sees the right pass before he has fully thought it through. His playmaking is strong for a two guard, which lets him run the second unit or bring the ball up when the point guard sits. From the Beatles to Wings to a solo career that has kept him playing stadiums into his eighties, he has shown remarkable staying power, and that durability is what you want from a starter. His jumper is steady and reliable from the wings, if not spectacular.

Athleticism is the lowest mark on his card. He will not blow by younger guards or finish above the rim, so he wins with angles, timing and smart cuts off the ball. His rebounding is solid for a guard. Point guard is a natural second home, given his passing, and small forward is a reasonable fit at a modest cost. Draft him in the middle rounds as a defensive glue guard, pair him with an explosive scorer who wants the spotlight, and let him keep the rhythm steady underneath.

Plays like A heady two guard who anchors the defense like a bass line

Put Paul McCartney in your lineup

8 rolls, a starting five and a bench, 82 games. Can you go 82-0? Free, no account.