Episode 657 – Basketball Trends in Today’s Game

TJ and Sam explore how basketball trends evolve through the influence of iconic players, successful teams, and today’s strategies. From Magic and Bird to Jordan, Curry, and today’s NBA contenders, they discuss the return of two-way player, the value of role players, ball movement, spacing, and defensive versatility. They also highlight why coaches and how coaches should learn from and apply trendy strategies.

Show Notes

  •  Evolution of basketball trends 
  •  Superstar influence on the game 
  •  Return of two-way players 
  •  Why super teams struggle 
  •  Role players win championships 
  •  Ball movement and spacing 
  •  Steph Curry’s lasting impact 
  •  Defensive versatility matters 
  •  Full-court pressure resurgence 
  •  Playoff adjustments and counters 
  •  Spurs vs. OKC lessons 
  •  Coaching beyond copycat trends 
  •  Team connectivity and energy 
  •  Applying trends to coaching 
  •  What never changes in basketball

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