I believe KP will again lead another change in what you define as small ball. My guess is now teams will look for a bargnani type with defense (from overseas) to play center in their small ball system. Phil seems like the only GM not subjecting to small ball, but rather have the half court twin tower lineup.

It's going to be an on going battle I'm sure. And the old school GM's will either have to change, or stand firm. KP is the hybrid type that can play both small or big. But the system of shooting early in the shot clock is the real change, regardless of small or big lineups. Even Fisher said, score as soon as you have the opportunity. Otherwise, run the triangle.

Also, the new hand check rules makes it almost impossible to lock down a fast guard. So the speed will continue to increase more and more, until the rules change again. If you have a crossover, first step and a jumper (like most small guards), you will have the green light in most systems.

blkexec wrote:It's easier to build to fast pace team with guards and forwards, than to build an old school team like the 90's team. Big men do not play like big men anymore. The Warriors proved that you can win playing small ball. First everybody thought MDA system was just for the regular season. It's a copy cat league and we live in a copy cat world. So I'm not surprised.

I believe KP will again lead another change in what you define as small ball. My guess is now teams will look for a bargnani type with defense (from overseas) to play center in their small ball system. Phil seems like the only GM not subjecting to small ball, but rather have the half court twin tower lineup.

It's going to be an on going battle I'm sure. And the old school GM's will either have to change, or stand firm. KP is the hybrid type that can play both small or big. But the system of shooting early in the shot clock is the real change, regardless of small or big lineups. Even Fisher said, score as soon as you have the opportunity. Otherwise, run the triangle.

Also, the new hand check rules makes it almost impossible to lock down a fast guard. So the speed will continue to increase more and more, until the rules change again. If you have a crossover, first step and a jumper (like most small guards), you will have the green light in most systems.

That's the key. I don't see it changing. It's a guard oriented game in the current ruleset. There needs to be some sort of medium IMO. You get sneezed on 20FT from the basket and you shoot 2. If you get clubbed inside, baring blood, no foul. My biggest gripe may be the emphasis on the foul calls on the 3pt shooters. They're basically giving people 3 FTs bc somebody challenged their shot. Many of these aren't even fouls. That really has to go. You have to at least let people challenge shooters from 3 when people are taking more attempts than ever before.

SwishAndDish13 wrote:

blkexec wrote:It's easier to build to fast pace team with guards and forwards, than to build an old school team like the 90's team. Big men do not play like big men anymore. The Warriors proved that you can win playing small ball. First everybody thought MDA system was just for the regular season. It's a copy cat league and we live in a copy cat world. So I'm not surprised.

I believe KP will again lead another change in what you define as small ball. My guess is now teams will look for a bargnani type with defense (from overseas) to play center in their small ball system. Phil seems like the only GM not subjecting to small ball, but rather have the half court twin tower lineup.

It's going to be an on going battle I'm sure. And the old school GM's will either have to change, or stand firm. KP is the hybrid type that can play both small or big. But the system of shooting early in the shot clock is the real change, regardless of small or big lineups. Even Fisher said, score as soon as you have the opportunity. Otherwise, run the triangle.

Also, the new hand check rules makes it almost impossible to lock down a fast guard. So the speed will continue to increase more and more, until the rules change again. If you have a crossover, first step and a jumper (like most small guards), you will have the green light in most systems.

That's the key. I don't see it changing. It's a guard oriented game in the current ruleset. There needs to be some sort of medium IMO. You get sneezed on 20FT from the basket and you shoot 2. If you get clubbed inside, baring blood, no foul. My biggest gripe may be the emphasis on the foul calls on the 3pt shooters. They're basically giving people 3 FTs bc somebody challenged their shot. Many of these aren't even fouls. That really has to go. You have to at least let people challenge shooters from 3 when people are taking more attempts than ever before.

you remember reggie miller? This is not new