Over the last couple of decades we’ve seen a shift in the playstyle of the NBA. From defensive prowess to ball-handling to superteams to 3-point shooting, a few years can be unforgiving if you’re a ...
When Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander saw James Harden in the final minute of the first quarter, he took his time. Gilgeous-Alexander went between his legs to his left hand, then ...
It’s quite an obvious thing to state that there’s been a stark difference between a Golden State Warriors offense anchored by Steph Curry and a Warriors offense anchored by Jimmy Butler. In theory, ...
Isolation basketball tends to have a negative connotation. When a team doesn’t have strong isolation players, the emphasis on ball movement takes on a greater importance.For example, the Toronto ...
OAKLAND – Isolation basketball – a one-on-one style of play – has a negative connotation in today’s NBA. It isn’t always aesthetically pleasing and can make an offense stagnant – compared to ball ...
During his pre-injury years in the NBA, Penny Hardaway showcased the true ceiling of his unique combination of scoring and playmaking skills. For a player built like a small forward but with the bag ...
Jahmyl Telfort created offense for himself and teammates to defeat DePaul on Saturday night. But when it loses balance, other issues are created. CHICAGO — When Butler basketball needed a basket, it ...