Solid D
08-12-2009, 04:21 PM
This next season offers an opportunity for Gregg Popovich and his staff to grow as coaches. With new players come new capabilities. This is an opportunity for Pop to design some offensive plays for guys who can slash and deliver the goods, with the likes of Jefferson and Haislip, maybe even Mahinmi or Hairston.
Example: Phoenix Suns have an early offense play with Amare trailing while Nash draws three players along the baseline. Nash then pitches out to Stoudamire for the get-outa-my-way flush, right down the middle.
The Bonners, Thomas', Obertos, Finleys, Masons and Bowens of the world were unqualified for this type of attack. Horry almost tore his arm off trying it in Detroit. Duncan these days...well, only on a good day.
This is an opportunity for Pop to use Jefferson's ability to take the ball at the top of the key and create, like he's done with the Nets and Bucks. A play that Finley, Mason and Bowen could never think about executing well.
Now is the opportunity for the Spurs' staff to create a new wave of attack out of the pick and roll. Something beyond 3 guys standing still waiting to shoot 3s.
Give us 2-in, 3-out motion. Give us more 1-4 Continuity offense with good screening and back-doors. You've got the players, now.
Defensively, use your system, it's fine....but offensively, why not use this time to expand your horizons. Adapt and prosper.
What say ye, oh women and men of Spur?
Example: Phoenix Suns have an early offense play with Amare trailing while Nash draws three players along the baseline. Nash then pitches out to Stoudamire for the get-outa-my-way flush, right down the middle.
The Bonners, Thomas', Obertos, Finleys, Masons and Bowens of the world were unqualified for this type of attack. Horry almost tore his arm off trying it in Detroit. Duncan these days...well, only on a good day.
This is an opportunity for Pop to use Jefferson's ability to take the ball at the top of the key and create, like he's done with the Nets and Bucks. A play that Finley, Mason and Bowen could never think about executing well.
Now is the opportunity for the Spurs' staff to create a new wave of attack out of the pick and roll. Something beyond 3 guys standing still waiting to shoot 3s.
Give us 2-in, 3-out motion. Give us more 1-4 Continuity offense with good screening and back-doors. You've got the players, now.
Defensively, use your system, it's fine....but offensively, why not use this time to expand your horizons. Adapt and prosper.
What say ye, oh women and men of Spur?