http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2014/05/03/20140502-arenalink-lillard.nba I can't find the youtube version of this video but he explains everything that he saw which made him realize he could get an open shot. I am so impressed with his ability to read a situation. Lillard explains that he noticed Jones wasn't angled correctly to prevent him from getting a clean pass. He also explains that while Parsons and Beverley were discussing who should guard him, he took that as an opportunity to just take off and leave them in his dust. The fact that he was able to recognize this in only a few seconds is amazing to me. This guy is so sharp. I could easily see him coaching some day (a long time from now.)
And if you know what's in his brain right then, you can also see him acting... He sees the switch from bev to parsons on him, and he leans his head back and slumps his shoulders a bit like he's supposed to be thinking, "wish I weren't the decoy on this play... I'm just gonna pretend to beat parsons off the screen... YOINK!"
Here's a great breakdown of the play: [video=youtube;OuhXX-rtQTI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuhXX-rtQTI&feature=share[/video]
Dame makes a great case for guys staying 4 years in the college program. I think CJ will be the same as far as BB IQ
If you're stuck with a mid-lotto or lower 1st round pick, 4-year players are totally worth it, a good way to get a bargain because they tend to be underrated and you're probably not looking for a major star. So depending on your needs, a four-year player is perfect. I'd never pick a 4-year player at #1, but some might end up being the best player in their draft because hey you never know anyway.
I would tend to value upside but I would think I would have to look at each player individually. Especially if a skinny center puts on weight during 4 years.
Yep. I noticed that very thing around my 60th time of watching that shot. It was the body language fake that freed him, not any screen. By the time Parsons figured out he was bolting, he was two steps behind. I actually was impressed with Parsons' makeup speed. He got closer to Lillard than I thought he would given the start he had.
