They run things, and their authority is unquestioned. No lip is allowed. They may fire away at virtually any time, from any spot, and if they miss they are expected to keep shooting. They must meet his standards, which are, of course, totally intolerant of mistakes. The only thing as important as the keys is the ball itself.
Turnovers torch the old man's soul.
As in not a single turnover, not so much as one squandered possession. The perfect game. But then that isn't possible, as everyone knows. Greer has the keys most of the time, and when he doesn't, they jangle from the belt of Wadley. Because he was one himself, Chaney has always built his teams around guards.