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Why Nash, Kidd, and Lin Were Fun to Play With: The Art of Attacking a Closeout
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Why Nash, Kidd, and Lin Were Fun to Play With: The Art of Attacking a Closeout
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"Making players better" is a term I genuinely hate. What Steve Nash, Jeremy Lin, and Jason Kidd actually do is give players an advantage.
Look at how the Spurs beat the Heat. They didn't win playing one on one. They moved bodies until Patty Mills got LeBron in a closeout, and attacking a closeout is the most advantageous spot an offensive player can be in.
That's why I've shifted my teaching away from triple threat and into catch and drive, catch and shoot, attack off the catch. Hesitate and pivot and face up, and you've given the defense time to reset. Attack immediately and you put them on their heels.
Be able to create a shot for yourself and create one for your teammate. That's what makes you fun to play with. #shorts
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