Say what you will about Roy Hibbert's offense, but his dominance as a rim protector cannot be denied. Over the past several seasons for the Indiana Pacers, he anchored one of the best defensive units in the league. Now that he ... (Continue reading)
Sixty-seven wins in the regular season. A small-ball revolution with undersized power forward Draymond Green manning the center position. A barrage of three-point shooting and off-the-bounce playmakers. A defense that switches every screen and uses speed to deny entry passes, ... (Continue reading)
The Golden State Warriors have thrived all season due to their ability to switch on defense with a handful of like-size wing players. Harrison Barnes, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and Klay Thompson can each guard multiple positions, and the ... (Continue reading)
Statistics from the Golden State Warriors' Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night in the Western Conference Finals clearly indicate that Stephen Curry had his way. His 34 points on 13-of-22 shooting, including 6-of-11 from three-point range, ... (Continue reading)
For most of Blake Griffin's career, he's lived in the offensive shadow of Chris Paul and Lob City. His athleticism, ferocious dunks and ability to overpower his way to the rim clouded the perception of his game. Even though he has ... (Continue reading)
From a technical standpoint, Klay Thompson's jump shot is as close to perfect as it gets. Not every player can fire three-pointers off the dribble like Stephen Curry. Not every player can load and release as quickly as Ray Allen. Not ... (Continue reading)
The Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan is arguably the most athletic center in the NBA, and his ability to block shots has never been in question. But rim protection—one of the most crucial aspects of NBA defense—isn't just about swatting shots into the ... (Continue reading)
Measuring progress, or even success, is difficult on the defensive end of the floor. Outside of pure one-on-one, isolation defense, it's difficult to judge performance without knowing the schematics behind what a player's team is doing. Sometimes bigs are asked to defend ... (Continue reading)
It's easy to look at the Golden State Warriors and point to their offense as the source of their early season dominance. Steph Curry is having an MVP-caliber year, Klay Thompson is playing at an All-Star level, and their role ... (Continue reading)
When Stephen Curry's name is mentioned among the league's best guards, his unparalleled shooting dominates the conversation. He consistently nails pull-up three-pointers in transition. He can come off pick-and-rolls or dribble handoffs and fire it from deep while off balance. His ... (Continue reading)