In the Spurs, a Model of How to Play

"San Antonio’s offense isn’t always incredibly prolific, but there’s a reason the Spurs always seem to come up with that much-needed basket to tilt a game’s momentum: their offense, above all, excels in forcing defensive players to make difficult decisions."

An interesting lesson not only for when the Kings have the ball, but also for when playing defense.

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"Success in the N.B.A. is forged with a commitment to process."

Truer words have never been spoken.

"Crescit cum comercio civicas"

Throw it around the back so it look fly when I pass//
Just to avoid the block go high off the glass//
I'm killing them out there they gon' have to bring caskets//
This all I hear after the baskets *swoosh*//

by HarveySpecter on Jan 31, 2012 8:13 AM PST reply actions

It seems the toughest decision for our opponents

is which open man to dish it to.

by misterbrister on Jan 31, 2012 8:20 AM PST reply actions

Nice commentary in the article

This is why PW is a failure as a coach. A reed offense isn’t much of a system if there aren’t principles and plays already in place from which to ascertain the appropriate actions to take once a player drives the lane from a particular part of the floor.

And if you have been keeping up on the Smart coaching commentary, this is exactly what he has been instilling in our young Kings. It’s also something that Tyreke is more comfortable with as he played this kind of system at Memphis. Push the ball first, if nothing is there run a play.

Personally, I am encouraged at what I see on the floor most of the time. They have frequent lapses but there is a progression that is noticeable. Once they start hitting some shots I think the progression will move even faster. We can’t shoot 39% from the floor forever.

by sac_faithful on Jan 31, 2012 9:09 AM PST reply actions