The Ryen Russillo Podcast How to Stop SGA and Brunson with Raja Bell. Plus, Conference Finals Preview.
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May 20, 2025 Raja Bell, a former NBA player and co-host of the Real Ones podcast, joins to break down the Conference Finals. He shares insights on the Pacers' chances against the Knicks and evaluates Anthony Edwards’s unique skills in stopping the Thunder. The duo dives into defensive strategies against players like Jalen Brunson and discusses the evolving role of point guards, emphasizing leadership over scoring. They also share humorous tales from social gatherings and the challenges of mixing professional endorsements with personal integrity.
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Defending Jaylen Brunson
- Defenders guarding Jaylen Brunson must stay down and avoid giving him their body to disrupt his bump move.
- Forcing Brunson to settle for jumpers and keeping him off the foul line can wear him down in a long series.
Wear Down Brunson Early
- Start guarding Brunson full court to wear him down physically and emotionally from the jump ball.
- Keep him out of the paint and off the foul line to limit his most dangerous offensive areas.
Physicality Wins Playoff Battles
- The more physical team usually wins in playoffs when refereeing allows a level of physicality.
- The Knicks' physicality gives them a strong edge in their series against the Pacers despite runs the Pacers may make.