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- čas přidán 22. 12. 2022
- After a rough start, the Brooklyn Nets have morphed into a major threat to the NBA. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are firing on all cylinders, and Jacque Vaughn has been the best replacement for Steve Nash that they could've asked for.
With Ben Simmons finding his place within this team as a compliment to KD and Kyrie, this team is proving that they're a real threat to make it out of the East. Their mid range scoring defies modern NBA analytical philosophy, and it bodes well for the postseason.
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Can you please make video about their defensive scheme.
@@timszysteelz5907 sports are so scripted😂🤣😅
I have liked Yuta Watanabe for awhile but now he's officially my favorite role player.
He came in and fit into the system perfectly! W Yuta
plus hes not afraid to get postered and hes really good on the defensive end side. the perfect 3&d type player the nets needed
Let's see how long that shine will last before Kyrie gets jealous of Yuta's spotlight and starts Melo'ing him.
@@ebeyslough bro he's a role player 🤣🤣🤣
@@ebeyslough ur so negative i bet you have no friends irl with that attitude of yours 😂😂😂
this might be the only positive Nets video on the platform since like 2019. I love you Alex
nah people were saying nets were gonna be amazing assuming simmons was gonna be old simmons. obviously that didnt happen but people did believe in the nets this year. only to be let down.
@@johnmarkson1998 Ben's been getting better every week. I believe in him
@@PapiWaron Yeah, he was good against the bucks
I like that this team hits from the midrange so well. Having so many 3 level scorers is important, and I think it's actually a big reason that people sagging of Simmons hasn't been as big of a hurt as it was on the sixers
Idk, I went to the Barclays a couple times this year and even before Nash got fired. Yes there were boo's every now and then but it's very minimal compared to when I heard him back in 76ers. They seem very toxic out there, I can see why his mental deteriorated. He was 2 assists from a 3D against the bucks, I think he's looking to be that passer and screen that the Nets need right now.
@Vincent Cheng well put I hope to see Stat lines like this in the future preferably 14-6-6+ on 30 min with his improving defense would be perfect.
@@vincentcheng507 he's a role player at this point
People don’t understand that Simmons brings something you can’t see statistically. He’s like pat bev but better. Every transition my mans sprints down looking for the open man. He does that every play. Playing against that is very annoying and that simple aspect can win games and create basket opportunities you shouldn’t of gotten. And with a shooting team like this. It’s actually OP
@@omargetem1672 or maybe a taller Rondo?
I’m getting so sick of hearing how KD & Kyrie are “carrying this team”. This was some really intelligent analysis and a breath of fresh air.
No player Carrie’s a team.. team success is always based off how the team performs
I think the big thing is at the beginning of the season it was either KD carried or they lost. Their last game against the bucks was a huge show of how far they have come with KD scoring only 24 and Kyrie scoring only 18 in a pretty convincing win. Now that they are playing well as a full squad though, they are real contenders.
I agree I just think the one piece away and that’s a solid big man even though clax been holding it down pretty well this season
@@jaythedon126 I would love a traditional big. Especially one who can defend and rebound. That would make us unstoppable
@@jeremyschep3589 facts but he can’t be like a liability on defense the nets a pretty good with spacing so I wouldn’t worry about a traditional big clogging the lane that much somebody like a turner is ideal but I know that wouldn’t happen
Jaque vaughn has to be a COY candidate. His schemes vs steve nash's are night and day
Nash had schemes?
@@YungTino0 he have schemes by playing durant 42min 💀
@@THEpro1ST pretty much😂
Mid range is the most needed shot in every hoopers bag, if you can get to those spots it’s butter with proper footwork it opens up the entire game… layups and 3 pointers come so much easier, it opens up the entire floor, and it warms you up to knock down a mid range, a shot that creates your rhythm. This is considered basics. For those that don’t know
As of now the Nets just put a stamp on their win streak by adding the Bucks to the list. And Nash definitely was the largest reason for the Nets failures. He didn't know the basics of coaching and wasn't defensive minded.
Totally agree. Makes u wonder what could of been if they had a real coach the past 3 yrs.
@@dappa3tenwouldn’t have change nothing bc the nets would of won in 2021 with Jacque or Nash if kyrie and harden were healthy
Great player he just wasn't the right coach for them Vaughn got them buying in and playing defense
@@Kyrietheartist They wouldn't have won in 2021 because of Nash though. Most people don't realize that his coaching staff was top notch that year. They had Ime Udoka, Mike D'Antoni and Jacque Vaughn behind Nash that year.
@@dappa3ten *could HAVE
They are a team. KD as a leader has always been dismissed yet what he complained about in the off season was fixed and now they're setting records behind his MVP level of play and elite defense. Every interview he oozes basketball IQ and by being the best by leading by example that's a leader. Nice job Nets and well done Kyrie persuerving through the evil media the covid one is whatever but the nike and suspension shit was beyond out of line I think we can agree. Anyways well done!
Lmao the dickriding is real, he's not playing like mvp this year when you have someone like jokic dropping 40-27-10. It really is just on KD and kyrie if they want this team to succeed but kd isn't a leader
Beautifully said
The Nets this season have been one of the best examples of "the best shot is an open shot" I've ever seen. Really satisfying to see a team that defies the standard NBA playbook of chuck a 3 if the shot clock runs out.
Ben Simmons always has an open shot but he chooses to drive into the paint for a harder contested shot because that's where he believes he has the best chance of scoring
@@thatscooterguy2375 Yeah you make a good point, they're really playing like "the best shot is the shot you can make". Just super efficient offense, no stat-hunting BS
I am glad the Nets finally have a proper offensive system. In previous years, their offense was predicated on ISO ball. A style that is unstainable and highly predictable. Furthermore, their offensive system being based on shooting mid-range shots and not just three-point shots will help them during play-offs games where shooting badly from three. Thus, they will not fall into the trap being a live by the three die by the three team.
Actually in the playoffs is when the midrange in todays game becomes the open space hell even in regular season games, but especially in the playoffs where they will run good 3 point shooting teams off the line.
For example, GS has been top 5 and first once in midrange shots during their stretch of championships.
They werent necessarily so good because they were so good at shooting 3's. They were so good because they shot from everywhere on the field wherever there'd be space for a shotx
That's because Steve Nash was trash, no rings never got to the Western conference final as a player ,had similar statistics to previous historical guards and yet he was fraudulently given two MVP awards because of the mentally ill bias of the voters and now he prove how pathetic he was a as a coach with a low basketball IQ how you like that take?
Facts
Ben Simmons setting that mid screen looks good for shooters
As a Nets fan...I am very happy to see this turnaround from the team. They have been playing like a title contender recently, I am excited about the growth of this team and how players like O'Neale, Watanabe, and Warren are fitting into their roles. Lets Go Nets!
Yuta has always been really nice in 2k glad he’s making his name known this year
It was STEVE NASH
I like how everyone was on Nets case when things weren't gelling together and now nobody's talking about them when good basketball is being displayed by Nets. Thanks for this upload mate.
Nets defense has improved a lot with Jacque Vaughn
The coaching staff is doing a tremendous job. The supporting cast has been terrific. Yuta is stealing everyone's hearts. KD has been phenomenal more so this year since 2017. Focused Kyrie has been a street dawg's fantasy player. But the key for them to go deeper into the playoffs is the sustained elevation of play of one Nic Claxton.
As a sixers fan i cant. Wait to play the nets especially now that both teams are winning alot!
Kyrie drama had made me pay more attention to the Nets. They started to play well without him. But they were phenomenal when he came back. They're ironically became my favorite team to watch this year because of the fantastic talent on this team.
Ofc my man. Kyrie is goated.
Nets don't have the biggest name besides KD / KI, but above average players who are all-skills / high IQ. Good building of the team by Marks.
@@fredlin6303 that’s wouldn’t have matter at all if nash was the coach. Give Vaughn some credit 💯💯💯💯
Steve Nash was the problem. Nets literaly have Aldridge, Durant, Kyrie, Griffin, Drummond, on one team. Nash’s rotation is just awful during his time
@@napoleonbonaparte1260 they dont want to admit that bro i dont get it
Nash was the problem he wasn’t big on defense our new coach is really big on defense he talks about it every game defense win games and championship
Nets vs the bucks would be a intense series with both teams healthy. We all saw what happen in 2021 but the nets didn’t have harden or Kylie. Harden was playing with a hamstring and the supporting cast not stepping up outside of Kd and Jeff green
Now the Nets have way more role players, hard to think this team isn’t better and more well rounded. Despite how record breaking and godly that offense with Harden was.
And Kai injury❗️
Nets have become a dark horse contending team
I think the biggest reason for the improvement is Simmons being passable as a starter, and TJ Warren has been killing it off of the bench.
Fell in love with Yuta. Joc enforces and calls out all players and have the best timeouts that dosent let any team get on a roll. So much has changed on this , great analysis
Part of the reason the ball moves so well is cuz JV knows how to counter teams and draw up schemes made specifically to counter defenses. Nash did none of that…
Love this video because it’s exactly what I’ve been seeing about the game of basketball. Every team needs a mid-range specialist (preferably multiple) on their roster and most have none. It makes your offense virtually unstoppable. Many possessions that’s your only option and if you’re bad at it, you will lose.
That was a very good film breakdown, TJ Warrens recent health improvement is helping this team evolve and their commitment on defense maintains leads
This was a great break down. The game plan is to put the ball in the basket and they do it very efficiently. I get analytics say shot a million 3s a game but they are guys who have no business shooting 3s taking them it really irks me
Great video
Good analysis!
Nice vid Alex!
Analytics wont shot the Mental spectrum of the game. If a person can hit a midrange shot, finish at the rim, and shoot threes. Theres a lot more pressure on the defense than if you were only a 2 level scorer. You have infinite offensive flexibility as a 3 level scorer
the midrange is key especially seeing players like dbook have been effective with it
Kawhi started it
@@tootspogsforever5590 and demar elevated it
Great Post!!
Awesome vid !
They’re pretty neat on the court, off the court…well on the court they’re fun
I just found this channel, first vid I’ve watched. I fuckin love this stuff man, you’re killing the game!! ❤️
EARNED a subscriber bro, good analysis - keep up the good work for the culture
Wow a subscriber..
With TJ warren the mod range is probably going to be even better by the end of the season
Nash was 100% the reason why we were not playing well to start the season
1. We did not have any type of offensive system
2. He loved small ball even though it killed us on defense
3. He never knew when to call timeouts
4. He played KD way too many minutes
Vaughn has basically done the opposite of what Nash was doing and now I think we're going to win the championship
Facts
im not a nets fan but i can agree on what u said abt small ball. i saw a game where kyrie brown mills curry and kd were all on the floor vs the celtics in the playoffs... i was like damn nash really wants tatum and brown to feast on them small lineups
Wait, Nets fans are real?
The number of good shooters on this team is crazy: KD, Kyrie, Seth Curry, Joe Harris, Yuta Watanabe, Patty Mills, and more...
It's like the perfect team for Ben Simmons to be on.
Super underrated vid. Keep it up 👍
We had so much problems coaching wise man. The roster upgrades this off-season were really good. I knew about yuta for a while, his defensive hustle and nice three point shot was exactly what we needed at his size. Tj warren was such a good pickup. I knew he was out for a while but if he was ever going to be healthy it’s dangerous to have a 3 level scorer like him off the bench. Him kd and kyrie on the court is just unfair. I had faith claxton would finally get it right. To have an inside out defender like him is very unique and he will only continue to get better. Ben Simmons is the key to getting our offense rolling and I know he is going to continue to improve. To have someone like him who is Big mobile, a playmaker and a defender on the court is just so good for kd and kyrie. They no longer have to bring the ball up all the time especially kd cause he got butterfingers nowadays. I know we had the Kai drama but it over now and to have all the drama over in the beginning of the season was a blessing in disguise. Vaughn setting plays to get scorers like kd, kai,warren and Seth open is really good stuff and we have the shooters to take advantage of almost every play. Vaughn has earned my respect and praise and I’m glad to see that he’s blossomed into such a good coach and gotten the trust of these guys. Not to mention he has a set core of players he will play when we are fully healthy and that’s kd,Kai,Ben,Royce,clax,warren,Joe,yuta, and sumner. We still need another big or pf/sf to get this nearly perfect for us.
morris or dayron sharpe who is excellent glass cleaner but needs polishing on his interior work
@@uep6458 Dayron would be perfect as a backup big but he’s just too raw. He has everything we need from a big but just too raw.
It’s unfortunate how many people will forget how well the Nets played over several stretches. I remember them playing great with Mike James and Blake Griffin getting significant minutes lol but I feel like most of that will be forgotten. People will probably forget how well they were playing this year too 🤷♂️ what an interesting run
Excellent analysis.
As a further coach and player myself, you just have a breakdown that Stephen A, ESPN, etc. should take note of. There are way too many talking heads out there who only do that - talk. They should hire you to bring a little substance to their platforms.
Once again, excellent job!
So well done.
Very good insightful breakdown
Makes one wonder what the Nets could’ve been if Vaughn took over when they still had Aldridge, Blake and Drummond.
But in any case, as a casual fan I’m satisfied with what I’m seeing right now.
Great analysis
The fact they can hit from any spot on the floor is gonna be tough to beat. ESPECIALLY in the playoffs where the game slows down and become much more physical.
this Nets team is my favourite of the KD/Kyrie era. Even though the offense was unstoppable with Harden in the mix, the team didn't put much effort on the defensive end, which led to a lot of sloppy play and frustrating losses. It's way more fun watching a team that plays hard on both ends and actually run plays.
Good breakdown.
Anybody else notice that their playing Ben Simmons’ style of basketball to great success?? 🤫
Dope analysis
Love the breakdown. Let's see how their record against the top 3 teams plays out over the next month. Looking forward to this upcoming Cleveland game. As far as I'm concerned, there current success against non elite teams is a what they are expected to do at best, certainly not impressive. Loved to see them beat the Bucks last night. The barometer will be the Celtics, bucks, pelicans, and nuggets/suns.
boy if they can get that Ben “top 5 I’m everything but shooting” Simmons all star out of him they’ll def be a lethal team & contenders.
speaking of analytics maybe there coach seen that they mid range shot was one of tha worst defended shots in tha league so he centered his offense around tha midrange to capitalize on it
You underscored how much Vaughn has changed their culture and mindset and the value of their switching style of defense and their ability to effectively hide Kyrie on defense.
really think if the nets trade mo bamba they would have a legit chance to make it to the eastern conference finals
For who? We all waiting for this 2 make since..lay it on us
Still haven’t given up on Bamba as a player. I think he can be a good piece on a contending team and he was playing good last season.
@@tj5180Im a magic fan you don’t want bamba he is such a low Im defender and fouls nearly every contest
@@tj5180he’ll give you a 3 for every 5 buckets he gives up watching him play right now doing this 😭
@@alexortiz1515 Change of scenery and culture does wonders sometimes and the Big Man market ain't exactly that wide
That crossover was crazy as the end lol. Nets boutta win the ship
I'd like to see your video on Brooklyn now, (they're our B-ball team😁) especially since Kyrie and KD are gone and playoffs are looking a little shaky.😬
Looking at the ORTG and DRTG - it's sick how close they'Re all together... - and its still kinda sick to see how inefficient the midrange still is compared to the other options!
The Brooklyn Nets have been rolling right now, it is absolutely insane!
Even tho analytics guys dump on the mid range shot, every year the best scorers in the league do a bulk of their damage from the mid-range. Analytics can't explain this. Fact of the matter is the mid-range shot is the least defended shot. Nobody guards around the free throw line, because of analytics. This creates a weakness in the defense that allows the offense to get a shot earlier in the clock, which reduces forced shots at the end of the shot clock, and probably leads to more offensive rebounds as well. I would be interested to know the correlation between teams that have more mid range attempts by percentage and what their total shot attempts are
Everybody keep that same energy! Y’all was talking mad stuff when we was down, we up and yall on our nuts. Stay over there.
Interesting, nice video
The mid range shot, in the modern nba is more a question of who is shooting then the shot itself
KD mvp
Mid Range game has and will
Always be the bread and butter for great players
Nash was 100% the problem and I’m sick of people trying to defend him back when he was coaching. Dude just had no experience coaching and if your main guy on the team says fire him or trade me the locker room was lost forever
That's the popovich wisdom. He has rings running the mid range system. It's unstoppable if you have mid range scorers. Only way to stop mid is to give open 3s or layups your choice 🤷🏿♂️
Their role players do great in their individual roles. Yutaka Watanabe can shoot lights out from the corner on any night. Seth curry can do a solid job running the offense and can put away games when he's hot. Royce has had a couple great games this year. And Ben Simmons seems to be realizing he doesn't just need to be a role player. Super fun team to watcg.
Imagine if the Nets would have hired a good coach from the start instead of wasting 2 years with Nash
Imagine if Ben Simmons can unlock that huge potential if his.
The Nets are truly intriguing. I can't recall a time in all of sports history where a coaching change, midway through a season, yielded such drastically different results so quickly.
The Nets got a legitimate squad. Some more plays around screens and passing the ball can make them scary.
how do you get that game footage? sickk
No shot is more important than the other shots. You need paint play to keep the defense from being able to clog up the 3pt line/mid-range. You need 3pt shooting to space out the paint to help open up driving lanes. And you need mid range shots to pull the defense away from the paint and 3pt line--this opens up inside passing AND 3pt kick outs when you penetrate after a drive or pass into the high post.
Focusing on the midrange for a second:
You need a midrange game to help space the floor better, because if a team is playing you in drop coverage to force you to take mid range shots, this leaves you very open in that area, b/c they're selling out to the post and to the 3pt line and daring you to shoot a deep 2pt shot. If you make enough of them, the paint and 3pt line end up getting spaced out better for your offense, b/c they're equally as afraid of the midrange shot and can't commit fully to playing drop coverage as much.
If you're not proficient in the midrange, you'll get destroyed by teams that play drop coverage a lot like the bucks.
The warriors started punishing this by just taking 3pt shots from further beyond the line, which has now infected the rest of the league. Their case is interesting, b/c for slow footed big men, this ends up leading to them having to hedge really far out from the paint. If you have a good passing angle and are able to get the ball behind the 2 defenders involved in the action, you now have everything open to you, because the help and the original 2 defenders on the ball will now scramble to the man in the middle, likely leading to an open layup or a wide open 3pt shot as people lose track of their assignments.
You can counteract that by having your other players zone up (a triangle and 2), but it's overall a risky play that depends on the scouting report.
Steve Nash was the reason we have underperformed the past 2 years..
One thing that gets lost in the value of the mid range is that the closer you are to the basket, the easier and there fore more creative you can be with you shot creation a side step from 25 ft is alot harder than a step back from 15. The move doesn’t matter. It’s the distance
Can we take a moment and acknowledge how sick your thumbnails are
"They just have too good chemistry" is such a wild thing to hear after the abysmal start they had to the season. I thought this team was damn near unsalvageable.
When you have KD, Kyrie, Joe Harris and Seth Curry you're shooting the lights out
Royce, TJ, and yuta 😅 they got shooters literally thru there whole roster besides Ben and clax
Royce, TJ, and yuta 😅 they got shooters literally thru there whole roster besides Ben and clax
Nets just beat the bucks by 20 without joe harris there legit
Even more importantly without KD or Kyrie having a stellar night. KD had 24 and Kyrie had 18. Depth was this teams big weakness before and now it seems like a strength. They are definitely contenders this year if they stay healthy.
Joe Harris is not an integral piece. Matter of fact he's pretty much irrelevant. Seth Curry can play his role plus be more versatile in the same role. Idk why he hasn't been moved yet
@@myleekb No he cant seth is a huge liability on the court only 6'1 joe is 6'6 and the stats say he the best 1v1 defender which he isnt but its there he helps this team a lot
@@jonathan6229 I've never seen Seth be anywhere near as much of a liability as Joe Harris was against the Bucks in 2021
KD could start shaking off the haters and create a greater legacy for himself if he wins a championship with this Nets team.
i really like this team they fit in really nicely
Steve nyash was never a coach that was a holy fix
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I like your content
So yeah. Not only they've only broken analytics, they actually have broken up.
Man im so happy since i been a nets fan for a year now we're getting the ring this season i called that we had to get nash outta here.
Everything was broken down well. I can't wait for the playoffs and how all this stacks up against the Celtics or fully healthy Bucks.
I watch all the Nets games. Ive payed close attention to how and why they have been winning so much. Their by far the most balanced team in the league. I looked up their stats 2 days ago. This video basically shows how unique they are offensively and it's because the THREAT, EFFICIENT PLAY AND VERSATILITY OF KD AND KYRIE. Most teams have an issue offensively that will cost them. The Warriors have the 3 point threat which leads to open slips for dunks and lays but no midrange play so if their missing 3's they will loose. Luka is so ball dominate without being an off ball threat that he hurts the team whenever he don't have the ball in his hands because he's not a catch and shoot threat. Same with the Lakers with Lebron. They have no consistent shooters and their 2 best players don't pose as deep threats being AD and Lebron. Same with Milwaukee cause Giannis isn't a shooter. Overall my point is Brooklyn has no weaknesses in their offensive game. The only thing that could slow then down is having Simmons and Claxton on the floor at the same time offensively because neither are threats as shooters so they dont run the typical high screen play offense and they run more dribble hand off screen play. Simmons and Claxton get mins together particularly because with KD, Claxton, and Simmons on the floor at the same time they pose a threat unlike any other team defensively. They can guard anywhere on the court particularly on the perimeter. Brooklyn leads the league in blocks too. If the role players for BK hit open shots, no major injuries, this team should win a chip this year. This video eluded to show their a great team defensively which will be key. I didn't realize how their breaking the mindset of midrange don't work. I didn't realize that only 29% of their fg attempts are close to the hoop. That also shows how efficient they are as shooters. If this all continues with Claxton and Simmons being an alley oop threat, then idk how you can slow them down.
Best part about midrange shots is it puts guys in the paint for tip ins, rebounds and second attempts. It also gets you better open looks at three. Heavy three point teams often have a good game and a bad game. It's just not that consistent, any team against Steph curry going short for shot is just not likely to win. And as the three goes up everyone runs off to play d. Shots in the midrange has you following up for a rebound. Most rebound stats are largely junk as no one is competing for the ball, that's why so many point guards have huge rebound numbers
So Kyrie goes out and everyone blames him when they do good. He comes back they keep doing good and it wasn’t bc of Nash?
I watch brokklyn game each and every game I sleep 4 hours and go to work. Because in my country time is different that much I love brokklyn and KD
As long as everyone on the Nets stay healthy I will not doubt an ECF return after many years in the works.
Hay I'm from another world who love basketball and in my country people don't know basketball. Since I started watching basketball KD is my favorite and keep going and support him. This year I'm so excited wish to see him once befor I die
The Nets will be a dark horse team going into playoffs 👀
Taking nothing away from markonnen. That man is a monster and has earned his all-star spot. Something that people don't talk about is the complexity of their defense and style and how hard the team trains. The jazz leaders have really stepped up and made a smart offense and defense. Give a little credit to rudy gay, mike conley and jordon clarkson.
W video!!!!
They have great wing defenders in Ben Simmons & Royce O’Neal. They will need them against the Celtics with Tatum & Brown.