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Re: Identity crisis? 

Post#861 » by Klomp » Yesterday 6:02 pm

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This moment makes me think that this team still has a lot of potential even with limited in offense С such as Gobert. Not to mention improved rebounding and defense from Naz in last games.

This is a very basic play in Finch's system. If the lane is closed, Rudy has the option to pass it out to the wings.


I think about sets like this often when I think about roster construction. As I said, this is one of the most basic, core plays in the Finch system. And I do think there's something to the fact that many of the bigger-named point guards wouldn't be a fit here in this system for this reason.

Obviously, individual lineups can change, but I think this shows that the PF/C combination is the biggest key to plays like this, not necessarily the lead guard (Conley in this clip, but many times it's Ant or even Julius). The lead guard many times operates as a fulcrum, a hub. While it's an important piece, it's not necessarily a glamorous role. Set up the play, then get ready to catch the ball on a kickout to the wing and swing it side to side to keep the offense moving or drive it against slanted coverage and score or kick again. This is probably the biggest area where Mike has fallen off, but I think others have proven capable in spurts.

Ant is getting better in that lead guard position as he develops his game. His 1.4 hockey assists last season were 4th in the league, behind only Booker, Steph and Haliburton. I think it helped enable Julius as a playmaker.
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Re: Identity crisis? 

Post#862 » by KGdaBom » Yesterday 6:07 pm

Klomp wrote:
Klomp wrote:
minimus wrote:
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This moment makes me think that this team still has a lot of potential even with limited in offense С such as Gobert. Not to mention improved rebounding and defense from Naz in last games.

This is a very basic play in Finch's system. If the lane is closed, Rudy has the option to pass it out to the wings.


I think about sets like this often when I think about roster construction. As I said, this is one of the most basic, core plays in the Finch system. And I do think there's something to the fact that many of the bigger-named point guards wouldn't be a fit here in this system for this reason.

Obviously, individual lineups can change, but I think this shows that the PF/C combination is the biggest key to plays like this, not necessarily the lead guard (Conley in this clip, but many times it's Ant or even Julius). The lead guard many times operates as a fulcrum, a hub. While it's an important piece, it's not necessarily a glamorous role. Set up the play, then get ready to catch the ball on a kickout to the wing and swing it side to side to keep the offense moving or drive it against slanted coverage and score or kick again. This is probably the biggest area where Mike has fallen off, but I think others have proven capable in spurts.

Ant is getting better in that lead guard position as he develops his game. His 1.4 hockey assists last season were 4th in the league, behind only Booker, Steph and Haliburton. I think it helped enable Julius as a playmaker.

I'm telling you all we need is a clone or second coming of Steve Nash. That's not too much to ask for is it?
A Google AI search of Steve Nash having a son who plays basketball brought the following result.

Steve Nash does not have a son who currently plays basketball, as some online sources incorrectly claim. While his son, Luca Sun Nash, is young and plays basketball, he is not a professional player. His other son, Matteo, also plays basketball.
Luca Sun Nash: A 12-year-old who plays basketball and is described as a talent, according to a GQ article and a 2023 interview with Steve Nash.
Matteo Nash: A younger child, also reported to be playing basketball.
Steve Nash's perspective: In the same interview, Nash stated that he is happy to support his children's interests in sports, including basketball, but he does not pressure them to become professional athletes.

Edit: Stupid Google AI. Further checking has him born in 2017 and only 8 years old.

He's 12. 7 years from now he will be ours. Oh yes he will be ours.

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