Here are a few items from the Dameris-Followill pod --
(Lack of) Progress with the Offense
Kidd’s stated goal for the season was to turn the offense into a less Luka-centric system. They have successfully instituted a couple of minor measures like having someone else bring the ball up on occasion, but Luka's usage is even higher than it was last season. For the most part, mission not accomplished so far.
The offense Kidd envisioned would not be limited to Luka just dishing out more passes for catch-and-shoots instead of taking those shots himself. Rather, it would involve a system where Luka passes to guy 2, who does something creative with the ball, which then ends up with guy 3, who does something skillful and purposeful, and so on, with a great shot going down being the end result of the possession.
The problem is that, with a couple of possible exceptions, the players on the roster are not up to that. They are used to throwing the ball up for a shot when they receive a pass. If they’re not in a position to do that, they can't see the next move setting up the eventual checkmate. Or even if they do, they don’t have the skills to pull it off. TBD whether this type of vision and skill can be developed.
The players are still trying to adjust to the new plan. The podcasters do not opine on whether these players can make this offense great, or even good. But BD and MR definitely hold out the possibility that they can be better.
Luka’s Conditioning
With Luka’s role having an increased emphasis on back-downs and post-ups this season, he wants to maintain a certain level of bulk. That said, if he wants to be a superstar, sooner or later he’ll have to realize that conditioning is a year-round process (allowing that even superstars take a week or two off here and there).
Followill thinks that, in terms of the falloff in the past few weeks, Luka's trying to play with a high ankle sprain has been a way more important factor than his overall conditioning.
Are the Kiddos Headed for the Rotation?
Moses
Plays very hard and is already a fan fave. Has a strong work ethic, and is an appreciative and humble personality. He is working with Tyson Chandler, and his current projects are: reading the game better; seeing plays develop before they actually do; getting into coverages more quickly; and better understanding where he needs to be on offensive plays.
Mo might be working himself into the rotation, especially with Willie’s continued absence. Followill likes him as the third center, behind KP and Powell (considering Maxi as primarily a 4). Brian points out that Kidd has already developed a 24-minute rotation including Mo (KP-Powell, then KP-Mo, then KP alone, then some combination of KP-Maxi or either by himself).
Josh. In basketball, there is an important skill and role for the less supremely talented guys — being able to play in such a way as to complement and support better players. Green seems to have a knack for this, and he could develop a place in the rotation with that as the foundation. It could even happen this season, although he may have more players ahead of him than Moses does.
Neither of these players is expected to turn into a heavy-minutes piece this season. But that’s okay. If they can get into a low-minute, but regular role, that would represent progress for them.
Biggest short-term goal. Getting everyone healthy.
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(Lack of) Progress with the Offense
Kidd’s stated goal for the season was to turn the offense into a less Luka-centric system. They have successfully instituted a couple of minor measures like having someone else bring the ball up on occasion, but Luka's usage is even higher than it was last season. For the most part, mission not accomplished so far.
The offense Kidd envisioned would not be limited to Luka just dishing out more passes for catch-and-shoots instead of taking those shots himself. Rather, it would involve a system where Luka passes to guy 2, who does something creative with the ball, which then ends up with guy 3, who does something skillful and purposeful, and so on, with a great shot going down being the end result of the possession.
The problem is that, with a couple of possible exceptions, the players on the roster are not up to that. They are used to throwing the ball up for a shot when they receive a pass. If they’re not in a position to do that, they can't see the next move setting up the eventual checkmate. Or even if they do, they don’t have the skills to pull it off. TBD whether this type of vision and skill can be developed.
The players are still trying to adjust to the new plan. The podcasters do not opine on whether these players can make this offense great, or even good. But BD and MR definitely hold out the possibility that they can be better.
Luka’s Conditioning
With Luka’s role having an increased emphasis on back-downs and post-ups this season, he wants to maintain a certain level of bulk. That said, if he wants to be a superstar, sooner or later he’ll have to realize that conditioning is a year-round process (allowing that even superstars take a week or two off here and there).
Followill thinks that, in terms of the falloff in the past few weeks, Luka's trying to play with a high ankle sprain has been a way more important factor than his overall conditioning.
Are the Kiddos Headed for the Rotation?
Moses
Plays very hard and is already a fan fave. Has a strong work ethic, and is an appreciative and humble personality. He is working with Tyson Chandler, and his current projects are: reading the game better; seeing plays develop before they actually do; getting into coverages more quickly; and better understanding where he needs to be on offensive plays.
Mo might be working himself into the rotation, especially with Willie’s continued absence. Followill likes him as the third center, behind KP and Powell (considering Maxi as primarily a 4). Brian points out that Kidd has already developed a 24-minute rotation including Mo (KP-Powell, then KP-Mo, then KP alone, then some combination of KP-Maxi or either by himself).
Josh. In basketball, there is an important skill and role for the less supremely talented guys — being able to play in such a way as to complement and support better players. Green seems to have a knack for this, and he could develop a place in the rotation with that as the foundation. It could even happen this season, although he may have more players ahead of him than Moses does.
Neither of these players is expected to turn into a heavy-minutes piece this season. But that’s okay. If they can get into a low-minute, but regular role, that would represent progress for them.
Biggest short-term goal. Getting everyone healthy.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/shooting-youth-59912620?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_source=post_link&utm_campaign=patron_engagement&token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWRpc19rZXkiOiJpbnN0YW50LWFjY2Vzczo2NDNhN2Y4My1jOWMxLTRiODMtOWMyMC0xOWY5NDYyZDc2ODYifQ.QooXyP9EJHMAclmYyHyTx6scGT18A3JSnNbkpoZky6Y
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