Interestingly, it wasn't very often, and I don't think he was a roll threat. There aren't any examples of him running a straight PNR in that video compilation.
As for his screening, I think he slipped all the screens in the video, so I wouldn't count him as a solid screener either.
So Mo enters the conversation, but I think he does not qualify as a Saric triple threat.
I wouldn’t call Bog’z well-rounded offensively. Did most things well (screen, pass, roll) but couldn’t/didn’t shoot outside three feet. Pretty similar to Loon on that end.
Ok. That's true, but even giving that, when adding in screening, passing, scoring Bogut was more well rounded than Mo (loved him, btw. he was a true Warrior).
Edit: not really similar to Loon IMHO. could really finish and was a great passer. Loon, is pretty good but lots of guys are similar by those standards.
Hmm, I don't remember Mo Speezy being a particularly great screener or roller; and if we're being honest, his shooting was pretty iffy, too (.523 TS in his three Warrior seasons). Overall, the Warriors were 10.6 points per 100 possessions better with him on the bench.
Loved Mo when his shot was falling, but I think Dario's the much better, headier, more complete player.
Another heads-up play on the bonus video you can see at 2:08. Saric struggles to pick up the semi-errant pass from Klay and slings it out to CP3 in the corner for an open 3. Watch Podz on the play - he's crashing towards the basket and is directly in the way of Saric's pass to CP3 so he immediately ducks to allow the pass to get through. He had to anticipate that play being made or he would have been drilled in the head.
Edited - Looks like the pass was going to barely get over Podz' head even if he didn't duck. Might have blocked out CP3's vision without ducking, though.
It doesn't need to have been useful for it to also be a heads up move! I think he was going to crash in case Saric went up with it, and realized the play as Saric was getting ready to pass. Either way good movement I think
On the bonus video on the play where JK gets his bounce pass to GP2 intercepted, you can see (at the end of the play) GP2 motioning to JK to throw the ball up high. Hopefully JK will learn from this the next time they can hook up for a GP2 dunk.
Very observant. Also on the play where JK passes it to Steph’s insta-three in the right corner, JK had GP2 on the break for a lob. Can’t complain since GSW got a 3, but a few missed lob opportunities.
Do you not see it embedded in the article as the second video? It should also be linked at the end of the first video… Also I haven’t uploaded the bonus to Vimeo.
New thread: https://open.substack.com/pub/dubnation/p/dub-nation-hq-comments-of-week-plus-dc4?r=3lm3s&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Dario the first Dubs big to be a good roller, screener, and shooter?
Mo Buckets takes great offense!
Mo Buckets was a shooting guard
But seriously, this is a good point. Speights did occasionally run the pick and pop.
From his 2016 Playoffs Highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv8bOZeIG_I you can see him run PNP at 3:25, 4:22, 4:39, 5:55.
Interestingly, it wasn't very often, and I don't think he was a roll threat. There aren't any examples of him running a straight PNR in that video compilation.
As for his screening, I think he slipped all the screens in the video, so I wouldn't count him as a solid screener either.
So Mo enters the conversation, but I think he does not qualify as a Saric triple threat.
We had an Aussie that was pretty good at it.
not a shooter
Not sure I'd call him a "good" roller.
But probably the most offensively well rounded 5 since....2016 Draymond?
2016 team had Bogut ...
I wouldn’t call Bog’z well-rounded offensively. Did most things well (screen, pass, roll) but couldn’t/didn’t shoot outside three feet. Pretty similar to Loon on that end.
Ok. That's true, but even giving that, when adding in screening, passing, scoring Bogut was more well rounded than Mo (loved him, btw. he was a true Warrior).
Edit: not really similar to Loon IMHO. could really finish and was a great passer. Loon, is pretty good but lots of guys are similar by those standards.
Well, Bogut did shoot 100% from 3 in 2016.
Hmm, I don't remember Mo Speezy being a particularly great screener or roller; and if we're being honest, his shooting was pretty iffy, too (.523 TS in his three Warrior seasons). Overall, the Warriors were 10.6 points per 100 possessions better with him on the bench.
Loved Mo when his shot was falling, but I think Dario's the much better, headier, more complete player.
Clippers win and move to 7-8, while the Mavs fall to 10-6.
Clippers outscored Mavericks 23-17 in the 3rd quarter. But neither team looked good in that quarter if you ask me. There were so many missed shots.
Dallas looks so bad… of course, LAC have two of the best Luka defenders in the league, but they look bad.
Luka + Kyrie have 36 points. But their role players have a combined 14 points. Hardaway Jr., Grant Williams, and Jones Jr. have barely scored.
David Benavidez is the Steph Curry of boxing
Does he destroy opponent from beyond the ring?
Link?
Another heads-up play on the bonus video you can see at 2:08. Saric struggles to pick up the semi-errant pass from Klay and slings it out to CP3 in the corner for an open 3. Watch Podz on the play - he's crashing towards the basket and is directly in the way of Saric's pass to CP3 so he immediately ducks to allow the pass to get through. He had to anticipate that play being made or he would have been drilled in the head.
Edited - Looks like the pass was going to barely get over Podz' head even if he didn't duck. Might have blocked out CP3's vision without ducking, though.
I was kinda surprised he didn’t catch it thinking the pass was meant for him.
You call it a heads up play, but it's clearly a "head down" play
Rim shot
It doesn't need to have been useful for it to also be a heads up move! I think he was going to crash in case Saric went up with it, and realized the play as Saric was getting ready to pass. Either way good movement I think
In the first video at the 3:38 mark, you call CP3 "PeePee3." I'm trying to determine how much I mind.
What’s your final verdict?
A few more minutes please
Lakers beat the Cavs. AD had a huge game tonight.
On the bonus video on the play where JK gets his bounce pass to GP2 intercepted, you can see (at the end of the play) GP2 motioning to JK to throw the ball up high. Hopefully JK will learn from this the next time they can hook up for a GP2 dunk.
Very observant. Also on the play where JK passes it to Steph’s insta-three in the right corner, JK had GP2 on the break for a lob. Can’t complain since GSW got a 3, but a few missed lob opportunities.
Q3.3:03 at https://www.nba.com/stats/events?CFID=&CFPARAMS=&ContextMeasure=FG3M&EndPeriod=0&EndRange=28800&GameID=0022300051&PlayerID=201939&RangeType=0&Season=2023-24&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&StartPeriod=0&StartRange=0&TeamID=1610612744&flag=3&sct=plot§ion=game
Thanks for pointing that out - GP2 once again was motioning for JK to throw the lob.
Dubs have three full days off - hopefully they can review film and JK will become more aware of where GP2 might be on similar plays.
Bonus content link … so well hidden I can’t find it. Share here please?
Do you not see it embedded in the article as the second video? It should also be linked at the end of the first video… Also I haven’t uploaded the bonus to Vimeo.
Got it. Error between keyboard and brain.
76ers beat the Thunder 127-123. Both teams are now 11-5.
According to this: http://powerrankingsguru.com/nba/strength-of-schedule.php
we're still #1 in strength of schedule played.