So what kind of Offense is Wall running during the Lock Out?

Knighthonor · Post #1 » by **Knighthonor** » Sat Feb 2, 2013 8:01 am

Well thinking back to what my father says about the Redskins and RG3, they set up the offense around the style of play that he is good at. And he shines under those conditions.

Well perhaps the same need to be done for Join Wall to excel. I am no expert on how Offenses are run, but maybe others here are.

take a look at these videos. John Wall seem to dominate during these All-Star games, but not so well against normal NBA teams. Doesnt make much sense to me. Seem backwards.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icmUF7rq2ds[/youtube]
@1:12

and this video.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCjiga8vXQg[/youtube]

whats going on? Could it possibly be that the Offense just isnt being run in the way that John Wall excels at and is comfortable with, like RG3 received in the NFL?

dont want to blame anybody, because I dont understand the full picture. So perhaps others here can explain whats going on.

dangermouse · Post #2 » by **dangermouse** » Sat Feb 2, 2013 8:40 am

Quick explanation: NBA teams are composed of NBA calibre players and they play defense.

The same can not be said for the teams involved in those glorified pick-up games.

Nivek · Post #3 » by **Nivek** » Sat Feb 2, 2013 1:48 pm

There also might be a small difference in the intensity of competition. Also, maybe a difference in the coordinated defensive design of an NBA team vs. a pickup game. Maybe.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #4 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sat Feb 2, 2013 2:14 pm

Javale would dominate those games, too, while not winded.

jivelikenice · Post #5 » by **jivelikenice** » Sat Feb 2, 2013 2:55 pm

I wish I knew how to access some old games....if I recall, he played well with Yi at the 4 which only echoes what a stretch 4 can do for him. I watched some highlights of his first home game versus the Sixers and we had the floor spread with multiple shooters on the floor and maybe only Dray down low.

dangermouse · Post #6 » by **dangermouse** » Sat Feb 2, 2013 5:23 pm

Dray has always been down-low. Lapdance Tuesdays was always just a cover story.

DMVleGeND · Post #7 » by **DMVleGeND** » Sat Feb 2, 2013 6:43 pm

Yeah, NBA players need to should compete with the most effort during these offseason pick-up games. They should also take some time to practice these sets so they can run them during pick-up games:

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKLN8ZmmDTM[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgBo6myRMpI[/youtube]

TheBigThree · Post #8 » by **TheBigThree** » Sat Feb 2, 2013 7:16 pm

There is quite literally no defense played in those games.

I went to the Drew/Goodman league game in DC during the lockout and Wall looked just like he does now. Blazing speed and can easily get to the rim when there is no defense played, but his jumper was horrible as it is now.

If you go back and watch highlights of John from high school you can really appreciate just how little his game has progressed in 4 years. Pretty disappointing.

DANNYLANDOVER · Post #9 » by **DANNYLANDOVER** » Sat Feb 2, 2013 10:41 pm

lol...gotta be a troll

DMVleGeND · Post #10 » by **DMVleGeND** » Sat Feb 2, 2013 10:57 pm

DANNYLANDOVER wrote:lol...gotta be a troll

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