I was screaming too, although the Pulps assistant coach saw it coming and turned around even before Green made the shot.
Last edited by szkorhetz; 10-19-2017 at 10:18 AM.
Okay, that's bull . It was a clear hammer play when looking at the replay. Gay knew Green was going to be there. I can believe they didn't specifically practice that play, since there's not much for the passer to do beside throw the ball at the right time, but the interview makes it seem like it was just a regular post play.
Yeah, you can tell by how LMA is standing that he was going to set the screen (which is actually what gives the play it's name). The coach kept trying to tell the defender to get other other side. I just never expected Gay to run it then.
who ever was doing the play-by-play specifically referred to that play as the "hammer play" (and added that it was a play the Spurs are fond of running).
If Gay can be the passer on the hammer play (as opposed to a guard) it will help a lot due to the Spurs' lack of driving and playmaking from the guard spots.
I'd actually think of this the other way. The Spurs have been almost exclusively running the Hammer variant that starts off as a post play for a few years. Gay showing gives them another option to do that, but they are sort of hurting because they haven't been doing the other variants. Need to get Murray and his long arms on it.
Hes a man among boys
Steal of the sumer
He lived to his reputation for clutch baskets too.
Yep - out of the huddle. It was run perfectly though!
If he can be a net zero on defense, and I think he definitely can, then his offense is going to be a major help. He's a guy who knows how to score in many ways. He has a nice toolbox developed over many years in the league.
I'm glad my memory served me right: the passer was always a playmaking guard (a PG or Manu) or Diaw. I would have expected Anderson to be the one firing that pass instead of Rudy. The lack of playmaking from the guard position really constrains the use of the hammer play.
Last edited by Seventyniner; 10-19-2017 at 08:16 PM.
Just want the opposing announcers screaming" "No! Not this guy! Nooooooooooooooo!" as often as possible.
PTR on how Pop used him:
https://www.poundingtherock.com/2017...mooth-rudy-gayI loved how Popovich used him last night. A lot of the motion offense was designed to get Rudy on the block with a smaller defender on his back. That worked well.
I also liked that Pop used Rudy for the play that Manu normally runs out of timeouts. The misdirection where Manu drives baseline while LMA sets a screen on Danny's man while Green spots up in the opposite corner. It's a play that the entire league sees coming whenever Manu is the creator. Pop used Rudy Gay, who made a simple baseline spin move to create the angle for probably the most important shot of the game which Danny nailed. Pop closed with Rudy Gay. Obviously, with Kawhi and Tony out the rotations are different, but I like that Pop seems to already trust him.
That video is one of the funniest things I've ever seen. That would be awesome!!Just want the opposing announcers screaming" "No! Not this guy! Nooooooooooooooo!" as often as possible.
It's a video I will watch every time I see it pop up. It will never not be hilarious.Just want the opposing announcers screaming" "No! Not this guy! Nooooooooooooooo!" as often as possible.
YOU IN' ASSHOOOOLE!
I cannot wait for the voice overlay on a Spurs highlight! It's gonna happen! Book it!Just want the opposing announcers screaming" "No! Not this guy! Nooooooooooooooo!" as often as possible.
ing Rudy Gay, man!
CIA Gay showing some corporate knowledge already.
What do you think of the signing Skip Bayless
I don't think a person can call themselves an analyst and not know what that the play is called "the hammer", and while Manu was the first guy to do it, everyone except LMA and Green has been the passer there.
A must!That video is one of the funniest things I've ever seen. That would be awesome!!
Rudy looks like an awesome fit so far. He potentially makes this team a lot more dangerous
The hammer play has always be run by a PF, specifically Diaw and Lee. Both need to be paid attention on the block on the iso. Here is the thing, Gay is a better iso player than all of them. He could be even better at it if he decides to go at the player.
The Hammer is a genus of plays. It can be initiated by a number of positions, off a number of actions, to a number of spots on the court. A lot of times, it's not even the main action of a play, but the decoy
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