Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick

Episode 6: How Three-Point Shooting Changed Everything

May 1, 2024

LeBron James and JJ Redick discuss how three-point shooting has revolutionized the NBA, focusing on players like Luka Doncic and James Harden. They explore the difficulty for defenses in stopping modern offenses that cover a lot of space. In a thought experiment, LeBron draws up his favorite ATOs for JJ, including plays like 'Victory' and 'Clippers Down.' This episode provides in-depth analysis and insights into the evolution of shooting in basketball.

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Quick takeaways

Modern NBA offense focuses on putting two on the ball with top players creating space.

Emphasis on self-created three-pointers like step-backs and catch-and-shoots in evolving offenses.

The tactical complexity of modern basketball offenses includes plays like staggered screens and post-ups.

Deep dives

Three pointers change the game

The episode delves into how three-pointers have revolutionized basketball, focusing on pickup points, high pick-and-rolls, deep shooting ranges, and catch-and-shoot strategies to get shooters open.

Quality of Three-Point Shots

01:13

Strategic Basketball Play Insights

01:20

Enhancing Team Play in Basketball

01:30

Evolution and Adaptation in Basketball

01:13

Introduction

2min

Strategic Basketball Plays: Screens, Shots, and Tactics

10min

The Art of Three-Point Shooting

4min

The Evolution of Three-Point Shooting in Basketball

16min

The Evolution of Three-Point Shooting in Basketball

5min

Strategic Evolution of Basketball Performance

5min

Decoding the 'Hammer Action' Play

13min

Strategic Evolution in Basketball: The Impact of Away Screens

5min

Analysis of a Specific Basketball Play and Game Scenarios

2min

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Evolution of a Key Play in Basketball Strategy

2min

Welcome to Episode 6 of Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick. This episode was recorded a few weeks and it's our favorite one yet. Here we discuss the evolution of shooting in the NBA and how it's completely changed the way basketball is played. First we discuss how purpose of the modern NBA offense is to put two on the ball and the best players at doing that (Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, James Harden). Then the guys dig into early shot clock three-pointers and self created three-pointers like step-back threes and how those have also expanded the modern NBA offense. Which leads us into how difficult it is for defenses today to stop these offenses covering so much space. And finally, JJ and LeBron tough on the catch-and-shoot three-pointers and play a thought experiment where LeBron has to draw up his favorite ATOs for JJ — plays like "Victory", "Oklahoma", and "Clippers Down."

Again this is one of the nerdiest episodes of Mind the Game we'll ever do and we can't wait for you all to see it!

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Episode 6: How Three-Point Shooting Changed Everything