12-29-2021, 04:13 PM
This from fifteenth on another thread responding to dirksfansince1998:
After I listened to Locked on Mavs I found that video about passing that I started another thread with. Considering all of it together, I think I agree with you that, of course, a super pass heavy offense is not the only way to produce an efficient offense. And regarding the Mavs, I don't know that a pass heavy offense is the best way to maximize a Luka lead team, or the best use of the Mavs current roster.
However, I can see the need for diversification. Producing more motion and passing for possessions where Luka is off the ball makes sense to me. And a coach intentionally calling for possessions where Luka is off the ball makes sense to me.
Somehow the team has to maximize Luka (which may very well be something like 5-out or spread pnr), but also have a back up plan that adds unpredictability, gives Luka a break, and gives our non-Luka players a chance to succeed when Luka's out and/or when he plays off the ball. It seems like the movement and passing that we've seen while Luka has been out over the last 8 games could be a possible answer or that back up plan, or secondary piece of the offensive system.
Good thoughts.
I don't know how to quote and/or reply to several posts at a time. I just want to say that there has been a lot of great threads with really good suggestions and/or information. This kind of stuff is what makes the game great. I have absolutely no interest in deep diving basketball theory or picking games apart second by second. But I am competitive and was ranked above average in several sports (when I was young!). As an older gentleman I compete vicariously...so...I want my team to do good--and this includes this forum. Right now the forum is outperforming the team!
After I listened to Locked on Mavs I found that video about passing that I started another thread with. Considering all of it together, I think I agree with you that, of course, a super pass heavy offense is not the only way to produce an efficient offense. And regarding the Mavs, I don't know that a pass heavy offense is the best way to maximize a Luka lead team, or the best use of the Mavs current roster.
However, I can see the need for diversification. Producing more motion and passing for possessions where Luka is off the ball makes sense to me. And a coach intentionally calling for possessions where Luka is off the ball makes sense to me.
Somehow the team has to maximize Luka (which may very well be something like 5-out or spread pnr), but also have a back up plan that adds unpredictability, gives Luka a break, and gives our non-Luka players a chance to succeed when Luka's out and/or when he plays off the ball. It seems like the movement and passing that we've seen while Luka has been out over the last 8 games could be a possible answer or that back up plan, or secondary piece of the offensive system.
Good thoughts.
I don't know how to quote and/or reply to several posts at a time. I just want to say that there has been a lot of great threads with really good suggestions and/or information. This kind of stuff is what makes the game great. I have absolutely no interest in deep diving basketball theory or picking games apart second by second. But I am competitive and was ranked above average in several sports (when I was young!). As an older gentleman I compete vicariously...so...I want my team to do good--and this includes this forum. Right now the forum is outperforming the team!
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