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Hello. I've decided to be someone who talks to NBA head coaches about basketball.
Here's a sneak peek of what's coming. Full episode about random offense with a bit of breaking news drops tomorrow 👀
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More interesting than the triple screens is the unfamiliar alignment - clustering two players behind the ball-screen with the corner man lifted way above the FT line. Raises the low-man away from the rim and creates an unimpeded roll.
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There is more that could be done to leverage the non-threat of Ausar as a non-shooter.
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What a beautiful reminder of how we should all approach learning and communicating.
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Seeing a lot on the timeline about wheel action/slide cuts again, so thought I would re-share my work from last season on the unique coverage the Pacers came up with to thwart that action
In multiple games against multiple teams, the Pacers have put the clamps on one of the NBA's biggest trends: slide cuts
On their unique coverage, zoning up w/ the low man on the full side, & how even w/ a 6-18 record they're still finding a way to find a different way
link in🧵
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Also, Indy recommendations for a Pacers fan from New York, our approach to offseason improvement as analysts, & plenty of the usual banter.
Like/comment/subscribe/share - no paywall!!
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Hey guys, myself & @samfolkk answered a bunch of questions about the Pacers
- Zu/Oubre vs. Turner/Mathurin
- Tyrese's progress
- allowing fewer paint points
- biggest reasons for optimism
- changes for Siakam
- play-call gamesmanship
let's mailbag! piped.video/watch?v=JENsWzYY…
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People are more antisocial than ever and a big part of that is a general lack of empathy/curiosity
Being curious benefits everyone
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This opens up so much for you in life, man.
Even beyond work. Staying curious will keep you open to new experiences and new perspectives.
The narrower your curiosity = the narrower your understanding
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Hey guys, myself & @samfolkk answered a bunch of questions about the Pacers
- Zu/Oubre vs. Turner/Mathurin
- Tyrese's progress
- allowing fewer paint points
- biggest reasons for optimism
- changes for Siakam
- play-call gamesmanship
let's mailbag! piped.video/watch?v=JENsWzYY…
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Also, Indy recommendations for a Pacers fan from New York, our approach to offseason improvement as analysts, & plenty of the usual banter.
Like/comment/subscribe/share - no paywall!!
Watch: piped.video/watch?v=JENsWzYY…
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If you want some great examples of why I'm so high on this Pacers offense, this breakdown by @C2_Cooper and @samfolkk is Perfect! CC is absolutely one of the best!
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Caitlin is *so* good at this
How to play with pace with a non-shooting big trailing:
Flare the top defender loading up toward the ball & make it difficult for the defenders behind the flare to stunt at the shooter w/o opening up a corner 3PA. Also, jumbo lineup of Siakam-Obi-Zu creates mismatch for Siakam.
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Consider these very Pacers-like rankings for the Pacers during preseason:
fastest average time to first action: 1st
shortest average touch length: 1st
passes per 100 possessions: 1st
They are still playing *fast* - their way - with Zu
How to play with pace with a non-shooting big trailing:
Flare the top defender loading up toward the ball & make it difficult for the defenders behind the flare to stunt at the shooter w/o opening up a corner 3PA. Also, jumbo lineup of Siakam-Obi-Zu creates mismatch for Siakam.
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