[X's & O's] Compilations of NBA offenses

I thought we might try out having a thread for this. People seem to like these compilations whenever I put them together, though I can't really tell if this just appeals to a certain group of people (i.e. the hardcores) or if this is something that might be of interest to the average fan as well. I guess we'll see how it goes. Tell me if you like it.

Starting out with today with the Spurs' "Motion Weak", which is a staple of the Spurs offense and in my opinion one of the best actions in the entire NBA. All the footage is from this season.

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I hope you enjoyed watching. The whole thing ended up being a little longer than I originally had in mind, but I didn't want to cut out even more stuff than I already did. Until next time.

 

1st track: John Dahlbäck - Hustle Up
2nd track: Michael Calfan - Resurrection (Axwell's Recut Club Version)

The latter apparently ends up blocking this video for people in Andorra, Austria, Germany, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Faroe Islands, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Monaco, New Caledonia, Reunion and Turkey, which is I just uploaded the same video with in-game commentary -- instead of music -- as well. Here ya go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CPuwIuYfLc

He ended up getting the foul call, too.

I'm glad you like it.

 

Thanks.

What kind of commentary are you looking for? Do you want me to touch on the various options or just give my general thoughts towards the action?
If you are referring to me doing a voice-over -- though it's something I've thought about and might consider doing at some point -- as is, it's not feasible. It'd just take up too much time, nevermind me not having the the necessary tools/software.

 

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you guys like it. In anticipation of the Pacers game tomorrow, I'll upload some Pacers stuff either later today or some time tomorrow.

I honestly couldn't tell if the Spurs go to this proportional more with Neal in the game. They might, but it's not something stuck out to me.
They certainly do use Neal differently than Paker or even DeColo, though. That's one of the things I like about this action: you can maximize different players' strengths.
Pop gives players freedom within his offense, so when Neal feels his man isn't attached to him he'll release early on the cross screen -- if he even bothers setting a cross screen in the first place -- to get himself open a jumper up top off the down screen.

They Spurs actually have one set specifically for Neal in their playbook, which is a very basic floppy setting, where Neal has the option to wave off the guard/wing cross screen and just use the big on his side to create an angle. Not one of the Spurs' go-to sets though -- they usually go to this no more than 2-3 times a game, if at all.

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Anyway, as requested some more general thoughts on Motion Weak. There's just lots to like IMO.
Screen are set with intent. Little, if any, wasted motion/movement. Ball and players are constantly moving. You can attack mismatches. You can maximize different players' strengths. You can plug in players with very different skill-sets and still run it effectively. The floor is well spaced at all times. You can set up screen&rolls from different angles. You can take advantage of guys overplaying or trying to deny. You have high percentage quick-hitter options to start the possession off with the offense never coming to a real stopping point, given that there are counters off counters off counters off the early options. As any offensive set/action your offense will benefit from having a stretch 4 on the floor, however by no means is it a requirement to run this effectively. Also, the floor balance tends to be good when shots go up.

So, yeah, Pop is a pretty good coach.