ElNono
09-21-2015, 01:49 AM
Long article, includes videos, etc... something to read until Media day
San Antonio Spurs: Dissecting LaMarcus Aldridge's Defense
by Shane Young 6d ago
Throughout the senescent stage of Tim Duncan‘s career, somehow the San Antonio Spurs’ methodology has been viewed differently than before. Perception of what the Spurs value as an organization has slightly changed.
Since their unfathomable playoff run in 2012, many have labeled Gregg Popovich and his troops as offensive maniacs and geniuses, almost reaching a psychopathic level with their play-sets.
2012 is forgotten in San Antonio’s novel of history, because it wasn’t finished with a championship banner. When, in reality, it navigated the franchise into this unassailable Finals pick for the next handful of years. San Antonio closed out the final 23 games of the 2011-12 season with a 21-2 record, lacerating teams for 111.4 points per game during those wins. Circling the Spurs on the schedule was comparable to requesting your last meal in prison before walking the inevitable Green Mile.
Entering the playoffs, Popovich’s hunger wasn’t satisfied. We all know him to be a crusader for constant refinement, never believing his team can “peak” until the champagne bursts open. They marched through the 2012 Playoffs, earning a 10-0 record in a one-month span (April 29 to May 29). In those 10 matchups, the average margin of victory was that of a video game — outscoring opponents by 12.2 points in the most competitive part of the year.
To everyone, they became an offensive powerhouse. In a matter of one season, San Antonio made everyone forget about the primitive foundation this franchise set for itself during the past four championships.
Defensive pressure. Defensive dexterity. Defensive discipline.
When the jewel known as Tim Duncan blessed the city in 1997, the infrastructure was originally built on stopping other teams from scoring. While they did form into an offensive engine, the main tune-up for San Antonio was on the other end.
It’s the character this train started with, and didn’t back away from in the 9-year span of stacking Larry O’Brien trophies.
http://hoopshabit.com/2015/09/14/san-antonio-spurs-dissecting-lamarcus-aldridges-defense/
San Antonio Spurs: Dissecting LaMarcus Aldridge's Defense
by Shane Young 6d ago
Throughout the senescent stage of Tim Duncan‘s career, somehow the San Antonio Spurs’ methodology has been viewed differently than before. Perception of what the Spurs value as an organization has slightly changed.
Since their unfathomable playoff run in 2012, many have labeled Gregg Popovich and his troops as offensive maniacs and geniuses, almost reaching a psychopathic level with their play-sets.
2012 is forgotten in San Antonio’s novel of history, because it wasn’t finished with a championship banner. When, in reality, it navigated the franchise into this unassailable Finals pick for the next handful of years. San Antonio closed out the final 23 games of the 2011-12 season with a 21-2 record, lacerating teams for 111.4 points per game during those wins. Circling the Spurs on the schedule was comparable to requesting your last meal in prison before walking the inevitable Green Mile.
Entering the playoffs, Popovich’s hunger wasn’t satisfied. We all know him to be a crusader for constant refinement, never believing his team can “peak” until the champagne bursts open. They marched through the 2012 Playoffs, earning a 10-0 record in a one-month span (April 29 to May 29). In those 10 matchups, the average margin of victory was that of a video game — outscoring opponents by 12.2 points in the most competitive part of the year.
To everyone, they became an offensive powerhouse. In a matter of one season, San Antonio made everyone forget about the primitive foundation this franchise set for itself during the past four championships.
Defensive pressure. Defensive dexterity. Defensive discipline.
When the jewel known as Tim Duncan blessed the city in 1997, the infrastructure was originally built on stopping other teams from scoring. While they did form into an offensive engine, the main tune-up for San Antonio was on the other end.
It’s the character this train started with, and didn’t back away from in the 9-year span of stacking Larry O’Brien trophies.
http://hoopshabit.com/2015/09/14/san-antonio-spurs-dissecting-lamarcus-aldridges-defense/