01-31-2021, 10:25 AM
(01-31-2021, 09:45 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: Forgetting the LaVine/WCJ part of this (Chicago isn’t going to leave itself with KP/Markkanen), there is a lot to like about this post. I’ve noticed the same thing about Luka running the offense away from KP and have wondered about the “star being too bright” thing you mention. I don’t have an answer either, but it seems odd.
There is a fantastic two-part podcast on Kobe on rejecting the screen. The issue with Kobe and Shaq wasn’t really what people thought it was. Kobe didn’t respect Shaq and Shaq’s work ethic was at the heart of the issue. Point being the issue, if there is one, could be very different that what we outsider presume.
I think in the last few games Luka actually tried to get KP involved. RC doubled down on his dislike for post ups but mentioned that Luka called a few for KP to get him going.
I already mentioned it in the RC thread. Right now the offense would probably look better with more play and set calls from RC but they want to give Luka the freedom to run the offense.
KP obviously isn´t Dirk but I would like to see some of the plays they used to run for oldman Dirk. Cross screens to give him an open midrange shot from the ellbow / baseline. More horns sets with double screens to create an open 3 from the top of the key.