Round 1: Centers hands down. Even before this new era of basketball, PFs were at least expected to be able to make a jumpshot whereas Cs spend the most time posting up, defending the rim, and rebounding.
Round 2: PGs easily. They are supposed to be an extension of the coach on the floor.
Round 3: Depends on the era. Pre mid 2000s, when pick and rolls weren't used as much, I would say Cs and PFs. Just think about it. If you were a C during the 80s, 90s or early 00s, you were expected to guard guys like Shaq, Hakeem, Robinson, Ewing, Moses Malone, Kareem, McHale, Barkley, Karl Malone, Duncan, Garnett, Dirk, etc. These guys are either insanely physical or unbelievably skilled. Not only do you have to guard these guys in the post, but you were also expected to guard the rim against guys like MJ, Kobe, AI, Clyde, Wade, Penny, Tmac, Isiah etc. In this era, however, PGs have the most difficult defensive assignments. This is the golden era of PGs. You have to stay in front of guys like Kyrie, Westbrook, Steph, CP3, Lillard, Isaiah, Nash, etc. It's also exhausting to play the whole game running after your assignment while avoiding picks.
Round 4: I would say SFs. To be a good SF in this league in whichever era, you need a combination of size, athleticism, and ball handling skills. I mean, where do you start as a SF? Develop your post game? Practice shooting 3s? Get better at ball handling? This combination is very rare to find, which is why the SF position is the least stacked in NBA history.
Round 5: Overall, I would have to say SF. Offensively, for the reasons I stated above. Defensively, you are expected to be the most versatile defender on your team. You need to be capable of guarding quick guards, as well as physical big men.
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