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Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick

Episode 4: The Space, The Icons and The Block

Apr 10, 2024
Rising stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese discuss women's college basketball growth. LeBron and JJ dive into topics like the Gortat screen, screen assists, court mapping, and the iconic block. LeBron breaks down the famous block on Andre Iguodala, while JJ shows a play of him crossing over LeBron. Exciting insights and analysis on basketball tactics and iconic moments.
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Quick takeaways

  • Screen assists recognize players setting screens for teammates to score, highlighting Rudy Gobert's proficiency in this role.
  • Court mapping is essential for players like Nikola Jokic to read opponents' tendencies and maximize offensive plays.

Deep dives

Screen Assist and Hockey Assist Explained

A screen assist in the NBA acknowledges a player who sets a screen allowing a teammate to score, with Rudy Gobert excelling in this role. Contrastingly, a hockey assist involves the pass that leads to the pass resulting in a score, exemplifying detailed playmaking strategies like the Gore-Tot screen. Martian Gore-Tot's innovative screen maneuver, popularized with John Wall, disrupts defenses by exploiting positioning and creating favorable opportunities for ball handlers.

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