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Oct 21, 2021Liked by Eric Apricot

I say some version of the same thing every time one of these E1P videos drops. But it's always true. These are outstanding and a huge blessing to the passionate fan who doesn't have this kind of 'insider' knowledge about the game. I still can't see it (most of the time) in live-action, but I just love the combination of basketball acumen, a teacher's sensibility that is never condescending, and good-natured humor. I'm watching on YouTube, liking, and commenting on them all. Thanks for the effort, Eric.

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Loved the E1P as always. What makes this one better is included commentary on in-game mannerisms of players.

And Andre is doing "WGBC WGBC WGBC" dance.

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Oct 21, 2021Liked by Eric Apricot

Man, Bjelly really loves playing here. "I know they're happy here with me. But trust me, I'm more happy to be part of this franchise."

https://youtu.be/TIqkl3UHLbg?t=218

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Oct 21, 2021Liked by Eric Apricot

Thanks Eric, a very fun E1P. I found it really interesting to see how early Belly sees the play. I had no idea he had this level of IQ. This is exciting stuff and I look forward to seeing his impact unfold over the course of the season

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Oct 21, 2021Liked by Eric Apricot

Wonder how long LeBron can go like this before he demands a trade (of Westbrook). 😂

It's cool to see how the Dubs apply the basic concept of the "relay" you highlighted a few E1Ps ago, by finding a way to improvise it into a different play rather than only using it in predetermined situations. That's high BBIQ and a cool example of the kind of modular play actions thing we're seeing more of this year. Major credit to Bjelica that he's not only executing this stuff off an offensive rebound (not a planned possession) but he's even comfortable enough with it to add a little extra spice with the fake pass despite this being only HIS FIRST OFFICIAL GAME WITH THE TEAM. That's awesome. Those other franchises must've had no idea what they had with him.

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Oct 21, 2021Liked by Eric Apricot

Watched the game start to finish and the E1P. Had the same impression from both. Bjelica looks like he’s moving at about 80% of NBA speed, but somehow his balance and control was good enough to be effective. I hope that can last even in the playoffs when the pace picks up, but I admit to being a bit skeptical. That being said I really liked Oubre, so what do I know.

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The way you can start to justify being a lottery pick at age 24 is by scoring 27 on 15 shots in your NBA debut. Credit where credit is due to Duarte.

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Davion Mitchell my young(ish) adult son

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Oct 21, 2021Liked by Eric Apricot

On Westbrook's first play diagrammed, he is so focused on finding a way to work it into the post with AD that he doesn't even look at LeBron and Bazemore, both of them wide open at the three. That's the exact opposite of how the Warriors play. Every Warrior in that position is thinking swing-swing-three.

My main takeaway from another great E1P: Bjelica's basketball IQ minus Westbrook's basketball IQ = Bjelica's basketball IQ

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Oct 21, 2021Liked by Eric Apricot

I effectively double-consume E1Ps now: the free version appears on youtube before I go to bed and then the subs version when I wake up. Are there adverse side-effects for taking double the daily recommended amount?

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Oct 21, 2021Liked by Eric Apricot

Apricot imbued with that Steph Swagger. From the Youtube comments on the short version -

some dude: Great analysis Bro. You should be a coach yourself

Apricot: You are too kind! But I’m not smart enough to be a coach and I’m too handsome

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Duarte, LaMelo, Jaylen Brown, and Patty Mills are a combined 17-17 from three to start the season. o_O

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Chris Duarte lighting up Kelly Oubre in Charlotte…

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Oct 20, 2021Liked by Eric Apricot

E1P season is back baby! Great work at always Apricot! I humbly request more telestrated bench celebrations, great addition to any basketball analysis.

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Oct 20, 2021Liked by Eric Apricot

Good stuff.

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