Our First All-Defense Discussion, Giannis & Dame, and Luka’s Records | OM3 THINGS
Mar 11, 2024
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In this episode, they discuss NBA All-Defense picks, the Giannis and Dame pick-and-roll, Luka Doncic's record-setting stretch, and MVP conversation. They delve into evaluating players for defensive awards, strategic pick and rolls, Bucks' offensive strategy, and defensive strategies against top NBA players.
Selecting NBA All-Defensive teams considers positionless vs. strict roles and individual vs. team success.
Strategic defensive tactics like switches and drops are crucial against star players like Giannis and Dame.
Luca Doncic's MVP candidacy debated based on exceptional performance, value to team, and comparison with top players.
Deep dives
All Defense Teams Discussion
The discussion delves into the considerations for selecting the NBA All-Defensive teams, exploring whether the teams are positionless or based on strict roles. Notable players like Rudy Gobert, Marcus Smart, Drew Holiday, Herb Jones, and Jaylen Suggs are highlighted as potential locks for the team. The debate also touches on the influence of individual performance versus team success in determining defensive accolades.
Lillard and Antetokounmpo Pick-and-Roll
The podcast analyzes the effective pick-and-roll partnership between Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, focusing on their strategic gameplay during recent matchups. Interchanging coverages, such as switches and drops, to counteract these star players' offensive prowess are discussed as key defensive tactics employed by opposing teams.
Luca Doncic's MVP Case
Luca Doncic's remarkable performance, averaging a 35-point triple-double over the last 24 games, sparks a debate on his MVP candidacy. While acknowledging his exceptional skill and value to the Mavericks, the discussion sheds light on the challenge of MVP comparisons with other top players like Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, emphasizing the importance of team success and impact on both ends of the court.
Strategic Defensive Adjustments
Insight is provided on the intricate defensive strategies against elite players like Doncic and Jokic, focusing on the necessity of adapting coverages possession by possession to disrupt their rhythm. The conversation highlights the complexity of in-game defensive decisions, considering factors such as time, score, situational matchups, and the need to keep star players off balance through diverse defensive approaches.
Reflections on Game Strategies
The podcast reminisces on instances of players being targeted in playoff series, noting the relief when opponents shift tactics away from exploiting defensive weaknesses. Discussing the persistence required to counter such tactics and the relief felt when defensive efforts succeed, the conversation underlines the strategic depth and real-time decision-making challenges in elite NBA matchups.
On this Monday’s Old Man and the Three Things, JJ Redick is joined once again by Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. on ‘The Dunker Spot!’ This week they discuss NBA All-Defense for the first time this season and who their locks are right now, the current state of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Giannis and Dame pick-and-roll, and the recent record-setting stretch from Luka Doncic and where he lands in the MVP conversation.