That's wild that Luka is leading the league in post-up points. Really interesting to see old-school tactics with new school twists

@Jonteponte71

Жыл бұрын

I haven't checked, but I think Marcus Smart is pretty high up on that list as well. At least for being a guard...

@ballsballsballs3617

Жыл бұрын

@@Jonteponte71 luka not even really a guard tho, people consider him a pg cuz he runs the offense but luka just kinda like lebron where they don’t necessarily have a position they r just do good them being on the court is a game plan in its self

@Dengen111

Жыл бұрын

@@ballsballsballs3617 nah, he's 100% a guard. They run a 2 guard 2 wing and 1 center/big lineup. You could call him a shooting guard if you wanted but it's mostly about who is on the floor than what he's doing.

@myzticalz3289

Жыл бұрын

@@ballsballsballs3617 no, he is defo a guard.

@c_rock3512

Жыл бұрын

@@myzticalz3289 he’s a guard but he has forward size

Thanks to Ben for letting me be involved in this! Excited to hear what everyone thinks. I love how old-school tactics can be remixed for the modern game

@MDLR

Жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely! I’ve been really into this season so you’ll see work in some capacity on Thinking Basketball or my own channel

@yackum_3331

Жыл бұрын

So being in the video didn't do enough for you huh? Just had to come in the comments and be all corny like you're accepting some award to get more attention. I know I'm in the minority, but I could give a shit who was involved in this video. Just put the content out. You aren't accepting the Arthur ashe award lol

@ZEA88-22

Жыл бұрын

@@MDLR what’s your channel?

@oraborna

Жыл бұрын

#realslavs

@crunch9362

Жыл бұрын

Old school tactics are a thing of beauty in basketball. Luka's game is the best to watch in the league. I get so tired of these talking heads saying his game is basically James Harden's game. They're idiots. That would be a good video debunking Luka is just another Harden.

I love how this video is about Luka's playmaking dismentles his opponents, yet every teammate he passes to bricks the shot.

@CreedBratt0n

Жыл бұрын

Luka would have 15 apg if teammates hit even an average amount of shots

@Avian07

Жыл бұрын

Well you can't expect much from a mostly defensive minded lineup. It's Luka who runs the offense and the rest plays clean up on defense.

@lando9670

Жыл бұрын

@@Avian07 Dorian didn’t shoot this bad last year, this something recent

@Avian07

Жыл бұрын

@@lando9670 Last season, Dorian only got into his shooting touch after the all-star break, so did Bullock. If the same pattern occurs again this season and Dinwiddie & Wood continues to improve. I don't think we have to worry about the rest of the year.

@willliam1420

Жыл бұрын

Not every player is a microwave catch and shoot. Most guys need to touch the ball to get a feel and rhythm for shooting

Luka is the most impressive player I’ve seen live on court. It’s hard to convey unless you see it in person. The physicality, ballhandling, crazy shot making, breathtaking passes, control of tempo, ability to read defenses, it’s all incredible. It feels like he’s beating your team by himself. Real superhero stuff.

@smey02

Жыл бұрын

if he had dont know, kevin duratn for example in his team, he would get 15 aissists consistenly

@lastnamefirstname1491

Жыл бұрын

It’s crazy to look back at ppl questioning if he would thrive in the n a

@6r3ys0n

Жыл бұрын

@@smey02 Bad example. Kevin Durant is an iso heavy player and carries the ball up court much of the time. Somebody like Giannis for example, or say Evan Mobley a year or two from now. That would be something. Or an off ball two guard like Klay Thompson.

@smey02

Жыл бұрын

@@6r3ys0n yeah whatever...you get what I want to say. Im just saiyng that he is an incredible passer, if not the best in the league. Doing the craziest passes, and very rarely they dont find the player

@natashakuzmanoska9656

Жыл бұрын

@@ihaveadream3321 but in Europe this is not a problem, and you see only 1 player. So it is just natural talent that was born in Europe. Jokic developed in NBA - so the age is not a problem.

Although he's only 23, he's already on pace to be one of the most incredible offensive juggernauts the league has ever seen and an all-time NBA legend.

@dusk6159

Жыл бұрын

With this ulterior level, the guy has become a perennial MVP. Another year of excellence, and Bird-Lebron style of madness on the court.

@ssrr9000

Жыл бұрын

​@@dusk6159 I didn't get to watch young LeBron. Did he exhibit this much ability in controlling the game back then?

@johnwild8217

Жыл бұрын

+ He won all main titles/championships in Europe by the age of 18. And he was leading those teams. It can take decades if ever for another European player to achieve what Luka did by the age of 18. US sometimes has a hard time grasping the impossible goal Luka has set in Europe back then

@raviatm

Жыл бұрын

@@ssrr9000 no

@MrSlashblade

Жыл бұрын

@@ssrr9000 yes, all those greats like bird magic and Bron have that level of control.

Let remind yall that Luka is still 23 years old 😭😭😭 this dude has literally no ceiling and could potentially be one of the greatest of literally all time. As he could seamlessly fit into any era with his blend of old school and new school plays and skills. Thats why they call him Luka magic 🔥🔥🔥

@January_Cold

Жыл бұрын

One size fits all generational player.

@javigar133

Жыл бұрын

He could take the hand check era with his Size and IQ, he wont back down

@dusk6159

Жыл бұрын

We're lucky to witness his play. Great stuff for the Mavs.

What gets me about Lukas post ups on mismatches is how fast he gets to work. Someone like James Harden would size up the defender and lull him to sleep and go to work. Luka just puts them in the pain train immediately. The defense doesnt have time to decide whos going to double him because luka has already backed them down and scored. Heres to hoping he stays healthy because this is mvp stuff.

@Zayk74u

Жыл бұрын

Harden never used the post. Thats what separates the two and it's a Big separation

@kaizerchief17

Жыл бұрын

Looking at old footage, MJ was the same way in the post. Always efficient with his movement, moving or shooting once he leveraged position. He'd kick it out when he didn't, then reposition or cut to the basket.

@blackjacktrial

Жыл бұрын

This set of plays is about using pace and space strategies to allow isolation. It's actually very similar off ball to what the Ws do for Curry, it's what's happening on ball which is different - instead of Green looking for an open man, it's Luka in the post looking for the soft spot in the defence (and the primary attack being Luka instead of offball). Similar principles with wildly different looking execution.

@MrREAPERsz

Жыл бұрын

Harden wasn't a post player. He stayed around the perimeter until he got a screen, then he drove to the paint. Harden never used his size to dominate. Just used his athleticism, ball skills and foul cheese.

@javigar133

Жыл бұрын

So many comparison with Harden, I get why but there many differences between them. Harden does all the work on the perimeter, then either finds the killing pass, step backs shoots or trick the defender into a faul. Luka does all that but also uses the flow of the Game by getting on the post, where he can get better passes and easy reach to the basket with his Size. In 2 years he would be able to get the others better involved in the flow, in 5 his shooting should improve

It's painful to watch how many wide-open 3s created by Luka being bricked.

@dusk6159

Жыл бұрын

6:38 hurt me bad. What an assist move.

@m3gusta17

Жыл бұрын

@@dusk6159 to be fair, if you've watched the Mavs this season, Wood has been one of our better shooters. It's the Bullock and THJ bricks that are truly painful to behold.

@dusk6159

Жыл бұрын

@@m3gusta17 Indeed, and in fact I wanted to add how that shooter still deserves some slack, because it's Wood, a big man. Shame though because his movement on the catch was nice to see as well.

Man I wish ben had the staff to make more videos. I could watch breakdowns like this all day

@chrisgotnext

Жыл бұрын

Let me fill your void for content in between then 🤝🏼

@michaeljansz4346

Жыл бұрын

agree

@chipjnba403

Жыл бұрын

We’re working on it!

@huntercityhunter

Жыл бұрын

@Knot Gulty this is why i'm considering subbing to the patreon

@Homer-OJ-Simpson

Жыл бұрын

@Knot Gulty I’d rather 90% of the quality but weekly videos than 100% of the quality but 1/3 the videos.

Watching some of these clips just make it clear how genius Luka is and how badly he needs better teammates.

@user-px9nd2uo3l

Жыл бұрын

Mavs reached WCF with only role players. Imagine Luka would get as much of what Trae Young is getting every year. Hawks get what they want, this year a superb Murray, top ten picks every season and so on. If Luka would get players like Trae is, mavs would already won a title.

@dusk6159

Жыл бұрын

Luka working with a Capela and a great defending guard would be scary.

@ryogouw1185

Жыл бұрын

@@user-px9nd2uo3l fvcking true. All those trae teammates were top prospects (hunter, collins, reddish*) and solid role with good reputation (capela, bogdan, gallinari*), and now they have allstar guard dejounte. While Luka big help were only wood and dinwiddie 🤣🤣

@wallieshere

Жыл бұрын

yeah he needs lebron

He is so damn talented. I honestly feel like if his only job was to be catch and shoot player he would somehow turn into a sniper. He can shoot off the drible,he can post up,he can play the pick and roll,he can pass from every angle,he has great ball handling,he can get creative and save the posession when he gets stuck,he can make those '' luka magic '' shots...I could go on and on. There is literarly nothing on the offense end he's not good at. Is simply not asked off him to be a catch and shoot player but if that was the mission I'm sure he would do it. He's just one off the best/most talented players that ever played basketball and I'm just happy I get to see it happen in real time.

I'm a former d1 college player. I wasnt really good in college but i was dominant in high school and I'm still pretty damn good compared to average players. The moves luka does takes so much strength. I practice all his post moves still to this day. Luka actually sparked a new interest in basketball for me. Hes doing things that I literally have never seen b4 and I never thought I'd say that again. Th balance it takes and the savvy to pull off these post moves. Hes th best player in th world

@javigar133

Жыл бұрын

Good point, in terms of tecnich I would agree he is the best right now, even ahead of Jokic, then in skills is up.there. with the best. He should improve efficiency and that would be unfair. In general, not just 3s

@denosi

Жыл бұрын

Same here, I'm seeing the exact same thing with complete admiration and astonishment for the guy. The only difference is I was shite in high school and college. Did pick up the ball again tho for the exact same reason hehe

@chavoreia

Жыл бұрын

I was mid in Highschool but I find the same thing for me, I feel his game could be used for almost anyone, other than bigs

@kevinhowe3280

Жыл бұрын

@@chavoreia just as an example of th kind of strength and savvy I'm talking about. Next time your playing against a really good defender, try the post fade over ur right shoulder. If yr right handed th defense will be literally right on your shooting hand. Getting really good defenders off balance to get that shot off constantly is th savviness I'm referring to and the strength to knock th defender off balance. These moves look easy but against really good comp they're not easy to pull off like he does. And hes only 23

@chavoreia

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinhowe3280 most definitely that’s why he’s the mvp, but I’m only 20 so I can get pretty good for every day people Ig

I love the versatility in Lukas game and that he still uses the post game to his advantage. There is absolutely a place for it and it’s satisfying to watch the variety of moves to get a good look

@kimjosephbertumen1706

Жыл бұрын

he is like an unathletic lebron but a better shooter earlier in their respective careers.

@hittkid6312

Жыл бұрын

Post-ups definitely have a lot of advantages as long as the team has someone that is big enough to get into position and also can pass. GSW uses post plays a lot they just don't have a post-threat so it's usually used to just pass the ball to either a cutter or a shooter

@dusk6159

Жыл бұрын

I love that McGee and Dinwiddie are his teammates. They're put to good use by someone great on the court like Luka.

@Kingkam_77

Жыл бұрын

@@kimjosephbertumen1706 he’s Larry bird with better handles

@t4d0W

Жыл бұрын

It is a natural progression if you look back at his tape from his rookie season to Year 5. He always had a tight handle in traffic even after a screen action where he's jailing a defender behind him while he attacks a big protecting the basket. In recent years he did a lot more match up hunting in the playoffs to get easy baskets having smaller guards on him. So it is a matter of blending those 2 actions but still keeping his teammates cutting and moving around so Doncic will find them when defenses bite.

Luka is one of the basketball players of all time. The accolades will catch up but the eye test has been there from day one

@Homer-OJ-Simpson

Жыл бұрын

He’s got a chance of top 10 all time given his age which means he can still improve. Giannis is already at his peak - so can Luka top Giannis? I already see Giannis as potential for top 8-12 all time if he can win 2 more titles.

@MerkhVision

Жыл бұрын

He sure is one of the players lmao

@BoosterGoldEarth6

Жыл бұрын

Knockit off

The mavs problem is that Luka is TOO good. With most young stars, the team has a few years to drafts high picks in hopes of a second star that can mature around them (Tatum and Brown). But with Luka, the team was in immediately good after he got drafted, so they never got a chance at drafting a second star. Hopefully they can get someone in free agency, but otherwise Idk how they expect to win a championship

@kakerandelin

Жыл бұрын

Playing their 2nd best player more than 25min per game would be a good start

@mrbucky226

Жыл бұрын

@@kakerandelin Christian wood?

@geordiejones5618

Жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to Lebron. Couldnt get enough draft/trade capital before he exploded into an all star/all NBA talent and they were stuck asking him to do too much at too young of an age. Kobe had Shaq and Jordan at least had a much more competent front office and coaching staff that knew how to maximize his talent. Haven't seen that for Luka yet. It happened to Wilt and almost happened to Kareem too. Its a tricky balance, you just cannot compete AND develop at the highest levels at the same time. Russell, Magic and Bird are probably the only examples of guys who immediately made a playoff ready team into contenders but they also had great teammates too.

@Willy72070

Жыл бұрын

@@geordiejones5618 Exactly. And it isn’t as much that their front office isn’t competent, it’s just that they have to create big trades while giving up NOTHING. They have no leeway or assets and can only pray that a superstar free agent will want to come

@ireplytostupidpeople4750

Жыл бұрын

@@Willy72070 I like the team they have now. Dinwiddie been solid. Not so sure about Wood yet tho

So many of Luka's moves/decisions are absolutely breathtaking. A basketball genius!

Lbj didn't start doing this until late in his career. This dude is so advanced everywhere on offense.

@theSUBVERSIVE

Жыл бұрын

and even in his 2nd year with the heat, when he finally started using the post, or even now, LBJ doesn't have anywhere near the same bag of moves and footwork as Luka. LBJ's bread and butter was very basic and he would stick to that. And it's not like Luka didn't have a post-game before, he was already using it in previous years, Carlisle didn't like it much but Kidd was already letting him cook in the posts last season, it's just that now Kidd adjusted what the other players should do to help Luka become even more lethal.

@robertoboypaos3918

Жыл бұрын

@@theSUBVERSIVE 👏

@MrREAPERsz

Жыл бұрын

LeBron didn't need to do this. He was big and fast and that's how he won games. He's also a SF. Luka is a guard.

@January_Cold

Жыл бұрын

@@theSUBVERSIVE I'm so happy Carlisle is gone

@lourencoteles8414

Жыл бұрын

@@MrREAPERsz This! Young Lebron was a freight train, he didn't need to "control" the opposing defense as much to be able to score/assist. He only slowed his game down in his second stint with the Cavs, because he understood that he would last longer (season and career) if he didn't bully ball his way to win games.

I think running this sort of offense makes a lot of sense for Luka. In the traditional high pick-and-roll version of these plays, Luka would call his own number by either driving all the way to the rim (which he can still do in a post-up because his footwork is so good, maybe even better because he can conserve a bit more energy and not telegraph his intentions as much) or take a step-back 3. He's shooting so well from 2 this season and mediocre enough from 3 that resorting to the step back less often is actually making him more efficient. Plus his free throw rate is ridiculous right now. Dallas found a way to emphasize Luka's scoring strengths (handle, rim touch and strength) while still giving him the traditional reads for passes in the PnR. Cool to see!

@t4d0W

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I think its an ideal way to give Luka different ways to 'get hot' throughout the game. Him playing with his dribble for step back 3s when things broke down wasn't for the best at times. But he'll always have that if he just needs to match up hunt a smaller defender and make the opposing bigs pick their poison. Overall in both screen and post up games, Doncic will actively draw another defender on his way to the rim which sets up a big time basket attempt or an even impressive no look assist.

Great video analysis. Makes me appreciate Luka even more. He gets a ton of hockey assists. It's amazing how many open looks he gets for his teammates. MVP.

Lukas post scoring rarely gets talked about. Thank you Ben for shining on this old school mixed with new school style.

@dusk6159

Жыл бұрын

Ben's videos on Luka are a treat, to me right up with his ones covering Embiid and Lebron.

Jason Kidd's growth as a coach has been nice. I like this offense a lot.

@dusk6159

Жыл бұрын

They're a perfect match too, JKidd and Luka are two genius basketball minds.

@chrissullivan6572

Жыл бұрын

@@dusk6159 Kidd being a big PG with crazy vision, it makes sense he'd put Luka in similar positions he was successful in

@dusk6159

Жыл бұрын

@@chrissullivan6572 Big and all-around star PGs too

@BoosterGoldEarth6

Жыл бұрын

Luka is not a genius

@chrissullivan6572

Жыл бұрын

@@BoosterGoldEarth6 I don't think anyone would agree with you. His game has flaws but how is he not a genius?

Props to coach Kidd for implementing the post up offense back. This will for sure be more valuable in the playoffs. Some guys with physical advantage tends to settle for jumpshots so it is great that the Mavs are implementing old school style of basketball.

4:11 To be fair, while Bol Bol is about 7 inches taller than Luka he's also about 15 or 20 pounds lighter, with a higher center of gravity. With that in mind, it's not actually too surprising that Bol gets thrown around by Luka's shoving, and in fact it's pretty good that he still keeps his balance well enough to get a respectable contest in - only an elite scorer like Luka can feather in an arcing shot like that over Bol Bol's crazy long arms.

@jayem8981

Жыл бұрын

I think the more astounding thing though is that a PG who was giving up half a foot to a defender, decided to take him in the post. When was the last time you’ve seen a 6’7” guy post up a 7’2” guy, irrespective of weight? As you said, that speaks to Doncic’s skill that he was even able to get his shot off over Bol’s clearly superior reach, but that is generally not something someone so “out-heighted” would even attempt.

@viktorkopinc4055

Жыл бұрын

It's surprising Luka reads that right away and goes to work on him, might have felt that Bol Bol is easily moved in a instance under the basket before that play. Either way Luka plays off of knowledge and feeling so I can't tell if he already knew how he going to finish before he strted backing him down. Probably not much options left than a hakeem/dirk turn fadeaway.

@TheMarkoSeke

Жыл бұрын

@@jayem8981 it actually speaks to his thick booty

@dennisbautista6795

Жыл бұрын

Great thing about Luka is he sees the weaknesses of whoever is guarding him and takes advantage of that

@bernardfinucane2061

Жыл бұрын

Luka plays basketball like he's playing handball, which is pretty rough and tumble.

I love this breakdown, and love the evolution of Luka’s game. Every year they say he’s hit a ceiling because he’s not an explosive athlete, but he just blasts through those haters like they were Patrick Beverly.

Excellent analysis! Arsenal Luka has at his disposal is insane, I'd say he is the most complete player in the world. There are other great scorers out there but his vision of the game and assists are mind blowing, no one else has such package

@szethcaligo3735

Жыл бұрын

Luka can make a case for being the most complete offensive player ever. If he was an all-star level player on defense he's the best player in the league, no discussion.

@javigar133

Жыл бұрын

If he could only get into that 50-40-90 efficiency level and improve his role on D, we Will hear comparison with Larry Legend

Glad to see Luka employ more of an all-around game.

This new DAL scheme reminds me a bit of what DEN/Jokic are playing. One things I noticed here is these were all "low injury risk" and quite "low energy demand" plays - for Luka and for his teammates. Strong fouls often deluded big-men's careers (ie DHoward), hard hits (ie DRose) or landing on defenders feet on contested jumpers (ie Kawhi/Zaza situation) are detremential for smaller guys. This is one thing I really like about Jokic - close to the ground, low falls, less fouls in traffic with guys running you down like NFL. So it makes even more sense - for DAL and for Luka/Jokic... You can see this being in LBJ's mind when adopting his game over the years.

All you hear people saying is that the game is changing and shooting is superior, same w football in that passing it 50 times a game is best to score….weird thing is is that when it comes to playoff time for both sports, teams usually revert back to old school play style (post ups in basketball, and running the ball in football) wonder why these aren’t emphasized for both sports during the regular season

@ryanr20091

Жыл бұрын

golden state didnt win the championships because they were great at post ups so this isn't some renaissance. even the way luka post up is more skillful so it gives the illusion that others can do what he does . his approach is different from the old school style because of his uniquie skillset and being a big guard thats like 6'7 230 240 hes a huge guard and exceptional passing hes not one dimensional from the post like alot old school players were . he can do alot more

@MerkhVision

Жыл бұрын

It’s because when the season is on the line u want the odds in your favor, so you’re more likely to favor traditional safe tried and true methods rather than newer or riskier untested methods.

@Dekartz

Жыл бұрын

Wear and tear. In football especially thr ground attack is physically demanding so you're not gonna use it in thr regular season purely because you've gotta keep your guys healthy for the whole season. In the playoffs you have the whole off-season ahead for recovery.

We were just talking about the post up at work. Great video. Luka and Joker are changing basketball the way Steph did 10 years ago

This is one of my favorite videos just because I'm such a sucker for oldhead basketball. I love when you highlight post play and midrange games still being vital and important tactics in the Layup and 3 era.

He reminds me a lot of both LeBron when he finally got the post game AND of Mark Jackson just sitting his ass until a good pass came, but Jackson had those distinctive advantages of the illegal defence and the absence of the 6-second rule for a long part of his career, which is even more scary considering Luka has such pass creativity and a quick trigger doing so.

It is scary how good this young kid already is. I don't know what is going to happen if he keeps imporving his game.

@BRAOSGEELR

Жыл бұрын

Best basketball player all time. Thats whats going to happen

@TheNamesDitto

Жыл бұрын

There's a chance he might be the next GOAT. Not saying its final but he has the talent to be.

@Mzee1084

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheNamesDitto Got a lot of work to do on his defense if he is to be a contender.

@BRAOSGEELR

Жыл бұрын

@@TheNamesDitto i don't know man. He will not be consistent enough. His body will not last as long as Lebrons, and he will not win as many title as Jordan. This is subjectiv anyway. For me he is the GOAT already. Why? Because if somebody told me you will wake up tomorrow and you can chose to be any player from basketball history, you will play the game same way as he did... I would chose to be Doncic. Already, now. He doesn't have to do anything until the end of his basketball career Watching him is poetry in motion. And it is fun first of all, and he himself looks to have a lot of fun playing basketball and he is a killa at the same time. What more can a man ask for...

@Niccolo_Piccioli

Жыл бұрын

@@Mzee1084 He's inproving on defense also, he's second in steals per game this season

The way Luka is playing; he doesn’t need another superstar, more effective 3 pt shooters and an active agile big that can guard multiple positions. Dallas needs to make the trade for Buddy Hield in miles Turner from the Pacers! And in that scenario, I can see the Mavs getting better and becoming more of a legitimate championship contender; these are prime Luka years that shouldn’t be squandered!

I realy love watching stuff like this, plays being broken down. Also surprised me that he is leading the league in post ups.

Best NBA content on this site.

@doktarr

Жыл бұрын

true fact

In his prime Kidd was the best PG playing post up game in the league

@vc5917

Жыл бұрын

Hint hint

@robertoboypaos3918

Жыл бұрын

Post up game no, but the best rebounder at pg, yes

@pizzafria52

Жыл бұрын

@@robertoboypaos3918 he was the best PG in post up game, believe me in this, they didnt run that offense too much because Kidd used to be defended for the SG of the other team. But when they can run it was Easy points for His team

@hittkid6312

Жыл бұрын

I forgot about that good catch. Luka holding up the tradition of big bodied point guards, Magic to Kidd now to Luka.

Seeing Luka play the post as a big PG reminds me a lot like Magic Johnson

Love this channel! Always detailed and well thought out.

Great video and analysis. Probably one of the most detailed breakdowns of basketball I've seen in a long time. It is amazing watching Luka play, and what impresses me is that some of his most amazing and biggest plays are his assists. I remember last season watching the Mavs play the Nets I'm Brooklyn, and Luka made a pass to a teammate for a game winning three. He takes the winning shot a lot of times, but doesn't have to. What worries me about the Mavs this year is seeing them give up big leads like they did against the Suns or seeing them struggle and lose to definitely inferior teams. Not sure if it's just a defense issue or a problem when Luka isn't on the court or what. I think if the Mavs could make a trade to get another star or high end role player. The other funny thing that jumps out, is that Luka does so much that it's tough to realize that he's a point guard.

This is HANDS DOWN the best KZread channel about breaking down plays AND bball in general. Outstanding work man, thanks and keep it up !

Post moves and footwork are the coolest thing in basketball imo.

Another great video as usual Ben! I can’t find the link but I remember reading last year that an unnamed nba GM said SGA was pretty much ja morant without the elite supporting cast. Would love to see some sort of comparative video on those two from a metrics and play styles perspective. Thanks!

Doncic is revoluting the league year by year. His stepbacks are mostly indefensibles, great foot work, great in pass, great in pick and roll situations, also post ups, isolated threes, changing speeding... is crazy.

@Homer-OJ-Simpson

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This is how the nba changes over time. In large part it’s tule changes or how rules are enforced but players and coaches learn from before then make modifications which then become mainstream and then someone else will learn from that and make changes. Coaching and game play have certainly evolved the most and it started with the realization that the 3pt shot opens up the floor. Once that happened, the game changed and then we started seeing even more complex plays with lots more off ball movement than ever before.

Posting luka against smaller guards on 2K is unstoppable

A lot of people compare Luka to Harden but I think this is the major difference between the two (plus Luka’s tendency to use the PnR compared to the ISO) and that makes Luka a much more different player than what most people may think

@antonquirgst2812

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I think they compare him less in terms of playstyle and more in terms of what their respective role is/was on their resepctive teams. LIn Houston Harden was the system- Harden was the offense and the same can be said about Luka and the Mavs - without him... the Mavs hardly make the playoffs- as seen in Houston where they lost!

@blicleak1101

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Luka has a HUGE heart which is the main difference

@theSUBVERSIVE

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@@blicleak1101 and he doesn't disappear in big moments, quite the opposite, plus Harden's play is far more limited than Luka's, not even close.

@dgerch

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I think he's a cross between Bron and Harden. He has Bron's size, strength and passing and Harden's step back, under the basket running back moves to the rim.

@AveChristusRex789

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@@dgerch I would also add in Bird even if some people think that’s an outdated comparison now. Just like Bird, Luka isn’t really conventionally athletic when it comes to vert and speed but they both know their angles and post up frequently. Luka a mix of Harden, Bird and Bron in my view for sure

I love you Ben!!! Best basketball content on KZread 🔥🔥. Legit makes my day better whenever you post. Shoutout to you bro, keep grinding 💪🏽💪🏽

That's an awesome analysis and very well explained! Thx for that level of content

I was just watching Lukas highlights from yesterday perfect timing on this upload

@doktarr

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I felt bad for Bones when he got switched onto Luka. Luka looked like a dad backing down his kid in the driveway.

@Only1Mal

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@@doktarr I swear to god i instantly started shaking my head😂😂😂

This was one of my favorite parts of Kobe’s game

@richmahogany1710

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that hop step into the lane and quick floater

Love these slowmotion breakdowns. Subd

Just awesome video examples. Love it

Could u do a vid on Shai he's killing it at the rim, has added a reliable mid range game and has improved he's defense tremendously! Would love a breakdown on him! Ur vids r always awesome

Luka has incredible basketball IQ, more than Lebron by far. Amazing to watch how he can figure out a way to score or make an incredible dish in almost any possession. The way he scored on Bol, just by recognizing how much space a Big was going to give him. Incredible.

Nice video!!! will you do a top 10 best players of the 2022 season I love those videos!! Keep up the great work

I watch Mavs basketball more often than not, see this stuff all the time, and there was still so much in this video I have never noticed watching live. Awesome breakdown. It’s crazy how much off ball movement there is on plays where Luka does all the dribbling, and even those that are pure iso with no pnr. I would love to see a counter to this video highlighting what defenses are doing to cause so many of the late game meltdown I’ve seen from Dallas. I feel like there is some combination of a big body on doncic and staying home to shooters that has really caused problems late in games, especially when Luka is already gassed.

The post game I think will make a small comeback due to the success players like Luka and other guards have had with it and it’s just another option the defense has to worry about

@antonquirgst2812

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I sor of agree- the way teams play is following trends and a lot has to do with the success golden State had in the past- which ofc had a lot to do with Currys ability to shoot the ball...

@NerdChannelBrasil

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This only works because Luka is a really good post-up player, is big and has supreme footwork.

@t4d0W

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just becuase it works for one outlier athlete doesn't mean every other team with that talent can pull it off. Even some of the best big wing scorers aren't looking to match up hunt as much as Luka does. And rarely do they have the handles nor the passing vision to put defenders to sleep while he finds his open man. Zion could borrow from this but his game is also vastly different and he lacks the craft to make some of those passes.

As a Raptor fan, Luka single handedly beat us. Kobe 80 pt level dismantling. It was incredible. I love how he doesn't oversell his no looks or feints.

J Kid bringing back the 90s post up plays with the modern playbook #genius

Thank you Ben for such another amazing breakdown!!! You’re an inspiration

Imagine Luka and Jokic in one team

@KreysHealth

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Worse defensive rating in nba

@yersin293

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@@KreysHealth not worse than your grammar

Luka makes it extremely difficult to keep small guards on the floor. The helio archetype w/ a post game is very tough to deal with. This video nails it but defenses are in a conundrum because most players who play with their back to the basket aren’t this gifted as passers with this much variation to how they can deliver a pass.

A reminder that Basketball will always continue to evolve, no matter the era, the changes. The craft behind this sport is so special. Luka is truly gifted, but his IQ is unprecedented about the game itself. This channel continues to exemplify why Basketball is truly a one-of-a-kind craft. We are seeing the post move fundamentals come back and it’s beautiful, and what’s special.. mainly by guards and Wing players!

Good stuff as always. Would love to see something on the Cavs win-streak vs. losing streak. Bench has been down, losing Wade for a bit hurts, but someone asked me what I thought about them and I was kind of like... I have no clue!

Imagine Luka next to great players

Luka is great

Omg how did I just find your channel. Amazing!!!!

Nice vid man. Sparked my interest in Luka. He’s must see now

The probability of a possession turning into points when Luka has the ball is the best you can get with any all time player, including MJ. His ability to manipulate defenses plus his shot creation makes him already, at 23 the best offensive player the league has ever seen.

Luka putting modern big man to shame

Great video! Loved it

Incredible analysis, love it

This NBA Season has been 🔥 thus far and the Ankle Breakers have been Savage ….. 🏀

I don't think it's just teams prioritizing other offense that has lead to the decline in post ups, but also players growing up without them as heavily emphasized. I've seen a lot of fan bases lament the inability of their guards to feed the post, further compounding the decline. When you're a big and you feel like getting good post position usually won't get rewarded anyways, you stop fighting for it as much too.

Great Vid!!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

Awesome analysis 👍🏻 subscribed ✅

I believe Ben Simmons could do something similar too With this gifts he can't shot if he life depends on it But layup , passes , post moves and dunks are for his skill set

@metalsadman

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except he won't lol

@blicleak1101

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Again it is not always about size and talent, Luka is different because of his heart and will. That’s something Ben will never have

Looks like he’s carrying the ball on a good amount of these post ups.

@CrustyRusty366

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As long as the hand is above the ball, it's not a carry. Jordan did this a lot. Let the ball go higher in the air but keep the hand on top.

@cnoteda1and0nly

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@@CrustyRusty366 He’s literally cupping the ball in some of these clips though.

@ultimateultimate4115

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@@cnoteda1and0nly oh so he does something that literally everyone else in the league does.....ok nice try at hating though i guess

@cnoteda1and0nly

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@@ultimateultimate4115 Who tf cares if everybody does it. Doesn’t make it right. It for sure helps him survey the court if he doesn’t have to honor the rules.

@ultimateultimate4115

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@@cnoteda1and0nly they barely ever call "carrying "for anybody..... it does matter, they also don't call 3 seconds in the lane hardly ever either....just because it's a "rule" doesn't mean shit today. Using your logic is Lebron not that good either because he got away with essentially traveling his whole career?

Couldn’t wait for these videos ! Could you do SGA next?

when i watch luka i feel like i’m watching larry bird again great passing, great shooting, slow pace, classic moves. i love watching lukas game i think it’s extremely under appreciated.

He's better than Bird. Change my mind.

@jancon13xw3

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Easy

@Oppenheimer1967

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🌝Larry Bird stats from 1986-1989(5 seasons): 27.9 ppg, 9.7 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.8 steals , 0.9 blocks on 51.7% FG, 41.4% 3pt and 90.1% FT. People lie; numbers don’t lol

@axlegallardo

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@@Oppenheimer1967 Those numbers are insane! But skill wise, who you taking?

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Excellent analysis. Luka is a joy to watch because he makes it look so easy and effortless to score and create shots for his teammates. That style of play seems durable.

Doncic is a power forward playing as a PG.

Great breakdown like always

Luka is the best player in the world, sorry Giannis.

You know Luka just loves getting someone smaller switched onto him and then just bulling tf out of them to the rim. He truly is a force unmatched.

Love this channel!!

Excellent video!

This is kinda reminiscent of LeBron adding a post-game during his miami days to give him another way to attack defenses

@vc5917

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Lebron was no where close to this

It's not "old school", it's basketball. People in the NBA have forgotten how the damn game is played. That's why some European talents are making everyone a fool.

I’ve been waiting for someone to drop a vid like this I’ve been saying this is crazy to see in 2022 especially from a guard/forward

Great Video!!!!

Steph Curry’s dominant post game changed the NBA forever - long before Luka.

@edongmascada2022

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@ericzamudio2905

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Hahahahahahha

damn, Luka was killing with his post moves. glad to see this analysis, and that call out on second presenter are also great to give a second opinion & insight. I recently played basketball again, being a post scorer, it's fun when you can spot teammate and score in the post, especially if you hit the Dirk's one legged fadeaway

These post ups and the ability to finish and or create from down there I feel like mirror a lot of Miami's Lebron years. James I remember loved working down there to similar effect. Assessing the whole floor, using his passing as gravity but having the trade off of taking it to the rack himself. I think a huge part of this working is Mike's point of him being able to assess the whole Defense as he establishes position on the low block. Thats where the interesting stuff to me is, in Luka processing secondary actions, or how his choices can lead to others making easy decisions. Obviously he is a tremendous player, with basically every offensive tool in the bag but the isolation I find at times limiting. These clips though show amazing nuance in not only creating looks, finishing himself efficiently but also creating basic reads for players he passes too. Special stuff.

absolutely excellent video. only thing to note is that the step through is really a travel @ 6:41 as Luka's steps back with his left and then his right, meaning he could have stepped through with his right. However, he steps through with his left instead.. close, but a travel nonetheless.

reminds me of hwo 2k23 runs triangle offense when u pass the ball to the post, with a great post up player. Luving the art is still alive!

This might be your best offensive video Ben The perfect compliment to the offball videos with Curry and the Warriors It's the whole enchilada

Doncic is that unorthodox hybrid player like Magic Johnson was in his era. And now Doncic is playing great defense so early in the development of his career at the age of 23 being 1st in steals, 1st in overall PER, and 22nd in rebounds

Thank you, this was very entertaining - I have pretty much given up on jungle ball but, it would appear, players like this are bringing something back to the game .