Woj: Raps Hire Darko Rajakovic - Live Stream PG 39

Pointgod · Post #141 » by **Pointgod** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:06 pm

Nice. I have no idea about this guy but I like that he’s coming from Memphis. Now it’s time to choose a direction Masai. Wish Rajakovic luck!

WuTang_CMB · Post #142 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:06 pm

Memphis Grizzlies staff
People all over the coaching world, as well as players who have benefited from his grasp of the game, rave about Darko Rajakovic. That makes a lot of sense when you consider he has been poached twice -- Phoenix and Memphis -- over the past couple of years by incoming head coaches assembling a staff from scratch. A European head coach has yet to break through with a sustained career in the NBA, but Rajakovic (Serbia) has the intellect and passion for the craft that makes him the current morning-line favorite to become the first. The man has authored academic-journal style articles about the evolution of the pick-and-roll, but he's anything but academic in his warmth with players and fellow coaches.

Two to watch for the future: Another coach who did his undergraduate work at Spurs U, David McClure comes from a pathway of player development -- which is among his primary responsibilities on the Grizzlies' coaching staff -- but his portfolio has expanded considerably over the past two seasons. He has a prominent voice in instructing players on the nuances of the Grizzlies' coverage schemes, and he also performs much of the high-level game prep with a discerning eye. Sonia Raman joined the staff in Memphis after 12 years as the head coach of the MIT women's team. She has impressed the organization with her sharp eye and nuanced knowledge of the game. Her planning and management skills are precisely what the modern NBA head-coaching gig requires. If given the opportunity, she'd join Quin Snyder as the only NBA head coaches with a law degree.

https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33849936/nba-coaching-prospects-here-top-names-league-insiders-extolling-scenes

perfect pick for us

bballsparkin · Post #143 » by **bballsparkin** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:06 pm

LoveMyRaps wrote:Are y'all gonna refer to him as Darko or Raja?

Definitely Darko. That's a great name.

tecumseh18 · Post #144 » by **tecumseh18** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:06 pm

bballsparkin wrote:
Jenkins likes to say "everybody eats" when discussing players sharing the basketball. Just like the Grizzlies have used depth on the court, the same can be said for the coaching staff, and Rajakovic is the right-hand man.

Music to my eyes.

edit: crap I messed that up. Hopefully Darko is like minded haha. Optimistic with this hire.

Speaking of music:

Read on Twitter

Not sure exactly what Blake's suggesting here. But Fred's gone anyway.

edit: Hmm, they're all Philly bands. :lol:

will · Post #145 » by **will** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:06 pm

So, what does this mean for the direction that the Raptors take?

will · Post #146 » by **will** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:08 pm

Bruin wrote:I’m happy w this. Young coach so hopefully indicative of the direction we’re taking

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii. I damn well believe it is!

PhilBlackson · Post #147 » by **PhilBlackson** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:08 pm

bballsparkin wrote:
Jenkins likes to say "everybody eats" when discussing players sharing the basketball. Just like the Grizzlies have used depth on the court, the same can be said for the coaching staff, and Rajakovic is the right-hand man.

Music to my eyes.

edit: crap I messed that up. Hopefully Darko is like minded haha. Optimistic with this hire.

It's burning up Fred's retinas.

BBS22 · Post #148 » by **BBS22** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:08 pm

No thoughts on the hire. I'm assuming Masai put a premium on people management after Nick Nurse - hopefully he's more tactical than Casey. New coaches are a gamble either way.

ForeverTFC · Post #149 » by **ForeverTFC** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:09 pm

tecumseh18 wrote:
bballsparkin wrote:
Jenkins likes to say "everybody eats" when discussing players sharing the basketball. Just like the Grizzlies have used depth on the court, the same can be said for the coaching staff, and Rajakovic is the right-hand man.

Music to my eyes.

edit: crap I messed that up. Hopefully Darko is like minded haha. Optimistic with this hire.

Speaking of music:

Read on Twitter

Not sure exactly what Blake's suggesting here. But Fred's gone anyway.

edit: Hmm, they're all Philly bands.

Somebody help me catch this drift

EDIT: NVm I figured it out. He’s saying FVV is going to Philly.

WuTang_CMB · Post #150 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:09 pm

he wrote an academic journal on pick n roll

http://sportfiction.ru/articles/analysis-of-the-pick-and-roll/

The following article seeks to illustrate a framework through which different types of pick-and-rolls can be analyzed and evaluated. Specific attention is given to four components of pick-and-roll. These four components, or variables are:

Location.
Screening Angle.
Spacing.
Personnel.
They are always present in pick-and-roll and combine to create a specific action. By focusing on these components as distinctly different variables, then observing them in combination, a larger framework can be derived. This framework is used to assist in the identification, communication, and execution of pick-and-roll.

Over the past few years, through discussion and observation, I have attempted to improve my understanding of the pick-and-roll game. This process led me to compile an in-depth catalog of various types of pick-and-roll. The initial purpose of recording my thoughts and observations was to create a tool to help me more carefully examine and understand the intricacies of pick-androll. I had hoped to more thoroughly study the history of pick-and-roll and to properly acknowledge the innovative coaches and players who are responsible for its evolution. I apologize that time has not permitted me the opportunity to identify the specific contributions of these individuals.

The article that follows is not born from any desire to reinvent the wheel. It is merely an exercise in recording my observations about pick-and-roll. The evolution of the article itself is a product of not just my thoughts, but many coaches and players who enthusiastically provided feedback, observation, and criticism. My hope is that it will be useful in some way.

The category of plays referred to as “Pick-and-Roll” has dominated the strategic thinking of coaches for decades. By observing the evolution of pick-androll, coaches have found windows of creativity to use for the development of new types of pick-and-roll. Equally influential in the innovative process are the instinctive and creative abilities of players. Players modify pick-and-roll action. Coaches, through observation, use these modifications to maximize players’ strengths and minimize weaknesses in execution. For their part, players have made pick-and-roll increasingly complex yet simple at the same time.

We will use NBA rules for the sake of analysis. However, the basic theory is equally valid and consistent when applied to the international game, especially because of upcoming changes to FIBA rules starting in 2010. Within the discussion of pick-and-roll references may be made to “Up and Down” sides of the floor referring to the right and left sides of the court while facing the basket respectively; “Live dribble”, a reference to a player who has caught the ball, but not dribbled, or an “Active dribble,” a reference to a player who is in the process of using his dribble. These, along with other ways of communicating specific examples, will allow for more clarity throughout the article.

“Action” is one of 5 potential phases of pick-and-roll:

Early.
Entry.
Action.
After Action.
Late.

Pick-and-roll Phases are identifiable within an offensive possession where pick-and-roll is utilized.

Early – is defined as a pick-and-roll that is initiated quickly – often in the late stage of transition.
Entry – is defined as the part of the play that is intended to create an advantage in the upcoming action. Entries vary in complexity and are comprised of: screening, movement or pace.
Action – is defined as the interaction between the ball handler and the screener in pick-and-roll. An Action is comprised of the following 4 variables – the location of the pick-and-roll on the floor, the angle of the screen, the spacing of the other players and the abilities of the players.
After Action – is defined as the segment of the play that occurs immediately following the Action. After Action may be the real focus of a teams’ intent and an After Action may be designed as: an entry, a way to generate a three-point shot, deliver the ball to the post, or to create a mismatch opportunity.
Late – is defined as a pick-and-roll that takes place at the end of a possession. When the defense has successfully defended a possession, late pick-and-roll is a way to create an advantage in a short clock situation.
For the purpose of this article we will focus on the “Action” phase of pick-and-roll. The combination and manipulation of the Action variables, listed below, creates specific types of pick-and-roll:

Location.
Angle.
Spacing.
Players.

xAIRNESSx · Post #151 » by **xAIRNESSx** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:10 pm

Another blunder by Masai.

I haven’t even heard of this guy.

MavCarter · Post #152 » by **MavCarter** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:10 pm

Read on Twitter

ATLTimekeeper · Post #153 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:10 pm

bballsparkin wrote:
Jenkins likes to say "everybody eats" when discussing players sharing the basketball. Just like the Grizzlies have used depth on the court, the same can be said for the coaching staff, and Rajakovic is the right-hand man.

Music to my eyes.

edit: crap I messed that up. Hopefully Darko is like minded haha. Optimistic with this hire.

Ja had like a 35 usage rating :lol:

Brooks kept eating. I hate watching Memphis, but it was impressive how young and competitive they were. Jenkins is an amazing adjustment coach. Rajakovic was his go to guy, so I'm hopeful that we're going to get similar in game coaching to Nurse but with more discipline using challenges and better player-relations.

But if Scottie's livestreaming goes south next year...

Westside Gunn · Post #154 » by **Westside Gunn** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:11 pm

Dont know much about Darko but definetly intrigued with a young hire.

It seems like he will have to work with Masai's **** expiriements of long and athletic players and possibly be the fall guy.

I wonder whats his relationship like with the joker as a fellow serbian.

WuTang_CMB · Post #155 » by **WuTang_CMB** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:11 pm

Read on Twitter

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will · Post #156 » by **will** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:11 pm

Very curious to see how Scottish, Koloko and Dalano develop.

MavCarter · Post #157 » by **MavCarter** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:11 pm

xAIRNESSx wrote:Another blunder by Masai.

I haven’t even heard of this guy.

Yes a blunder because a realgmer hasn't heard of him

will · Post #158 » by **will** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:12 pm

MavCarter wrote:

Read on Twitter

Damn, Sergio.

Can't front. This has to hurt.

Post #159 » by **Duffman100** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:12 pm

MavCarter wrote:
xAIRNESSx wrote:Another blunder by Masai.

I haven’t even heard of this guy.

Yes a blunder because a realgmer hasn't heard of him

Pretty sure it was sarcasm

OAKLEY_2 · Post #160 » by **OAKLEY_2** » Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:14 pm

dTox wrote:I much prefer this option than a 62 year old Scoriolo

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What the h does age really got to do with it? I like Darko for his experience regardlass of age. That's not the most useful bias to be plagued with when looking for talent. Best coach in the league is getting on in years. Pops is a legend.