Assists and scoring averages aren’t what’s most important to the new LSU point guard .

The priority of a true floor general is simple for Dedan Thomas Jr. and his father, Dedan Thomas Sr.

“Point guards are judged on wins and losses, and he understands that,” said the older Thomas, a point guard at UNLV from 1991-94.

At 4 years old, the younger Thomas was in the gym watching before eventually playing for his dad’s West Coast Basketball AAU program. His dad used some of the same principles he learned from his former college coach, Jerry Tarkanian — a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer.

“Definitely taught me dang near everything I know,” Thomas said about his dad. “I wouldn't be in this position without him.”

Playing the game the right way is the only way for the LSU junior. B

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