Potential Upside Podcast- EP 7 Lillard the MVP, ESPN trolling Lillard, and can Dame get even better?

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Great job! That was good to listen to. I disagree however as to why Damian is not getting as many points in transition. I don't think it has anything to do with Terry Stotts defense. I think he is being coached to come get the outlet pass. That alone will make it so that you are the primary dribbler on those plays. That's who we want as the primary dribbler in my opinion.

 

I really like these..very well put together piece so far...will finish the second half later. Well done!

 

Thanks! Ya know, I don't think I've come to a great conclusion on Lillard and the transition game. It was more spitballing ideas than anything too concrete- but I think "the system" does play a part in his effectiveness in transition. I definitely don't/won't argue having him with the ball is the best thing- that goes without saying, it's where he's getting the ball that I can't put my finger on. Maybe this is to control pace? Keep floor balance? Utilize Lillard's rebounding skill? There's a variety of reasons that could be factors- I just haven't looked at the opportunities and any possible correlations there. It's more observation/hypothesis than anything else at this point. I don't disagree that him as the primary dribbler is bad- I'm more questioning where/when he's receiving the ball that may make it more difficult to get an earlier (read: easier) shot than against a defense that's a bit more set.

Having said that, he can absolutely be better/more efficient in the transition game once he gets the ball. Quicker decisions, and more decisive action are 2 things that could elevate him even more. At some point it becomes splitting hairs when you're talking about MVP level play, but these are the things a player must do in order to differentiate themselves from the rest of the league. Dot all the "eyes" and cross all the"tees" - only then does one get elevated to that level of success.

 

Lillard can play in transition. It was 27.3% of his offense in college. He got 1.22 PPP.

 

Lmfao "best case Jeff teague" blew that one didnt they?

 

More wood on the fire.