Generally, centres are expected to be gifted passers more so than goal scorers, although there are exceptions.

Stronger and bigger, Johnson was still a gifted passer, but he was also a step slower, especially on defense.

The Tar Heels' top scorer is a gifted passer who shot 40 percent on 3-pointers this season.

But he is a player who once trailed after gifted passers like his brother and Chris Mullin.

Elway, in his 10th pro season, is a gifted passer and a scrambler.

Also a gifted passer and excellent floor leader, Holman has been a prototype to later playmakers.

For one thing, Johnson has assumed a greater scoring burden, causing defenses to spread themselves and keep a wary eye on the gifted passer.

Cook, a gifted passer with scoring ability, a hard-nosed attitude and a pro's body, could become a major contributor in a few years.

In Alford, they have the consummate guard, a leader, a gifted passer and shooter and a pressure player.

He is a defensive midfielder described as a good tackler and a gifted passer of the ball.