Slappin' Glass Podcast Tiago Splitter on Creating Early Advantages, Attacking With Stampedes, and Quick Practice Bursts {Portland Trailblazers}
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Jun 20, 2025 Tiago Splitter, the new Assistant Coach for the Portland Trailblazers and former NBA player with the Spurs, dives into basketball strategy. He discusses creating offensive advantages through speed and teamwork, emphasizing quick decision-making. The conversation highlights the Iverson cut's strategic importance and contrasts American and European defensive styles. Tiago also shares insights on navigating high-pressure coaching decisions and building team resilience, particularly during challenging seasons, while adapting tactics to player strengths.
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Short, Intense Practice Drills
- Keep all drills short and intense, no more than six minutes to maintain high energy.
- Prioritize pace, speed, and quick decisions over perfect correctness in practice.
Simplicity Builds Offensive Mastery
- Simplicity in repetition improves player understanding and decision-making.
- Using a few core sets like drag screens and Iverson cuts builds strong middle floor offenses.
Warmups With Situational Play
- Use small-sided games like 2-on-0, 3-on-0, and 4-on-4 for warmups to build chemistry and simulate game situations.
- Incorporate different defensive looks in warmups with dummy defenders to prepare for various opponent strategies.