Caitlin Cooper
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I think Aaron in particular, since he came back from the ankle injury, what I've noticed from him is he's simplified his reads against closeouts. He's been one of the most effective players attacking closeouts in the postseason. He's improved as a movement shooter, so he can shoot on the move more.
I think Aaron in particular, since he came back from the ankle injury, what I've noticed from him is he's simplified his reads against closeouts. He's been one of the most effective players attacking closeouts in the postseason. He's improved as a movement shooter, so he can shoot on the move more.
I think Aaron in particular, since he came back from the ankle injury, what I've noticed from him is he's simplified his reads against closeouts. He's been one of the most effective players attacking closeouts in the postseason. He's improved as a movement shooter, so he can shoot on the move more.
I think a lot of times when people are looking at how effective Neesmith and Nembhard have been, in particular as shooters in the playoffs, Nembhard's a little bit harder to explain because he's just like upped his volume on three pull-up threes and suddenly he's just drilling over 50% of them. But it's almost like a trickle-down effect.
I think a lot of times when people are looking at how effective Neesmith and Nembhard have been, in particular as shooters in the playoffs, Nembhard's a little bit harder to explain because he's just like upped his volume on three pull-up threes and suddenly he's just drilling over 50% of them. But it's almost like a trickle-down effect.
I think a lot of times when people are looking at how effective Neesmith and Nembhard have been, in particular as shooters in the playoffs, Nembhard's a little bit harder to explain because he's just like upped his volume on three pull-up threes and suddenly he's just drilling over 50% of them. But it's almost like a trickle-down effect.
Because teams are geared up more on Tyrese and face guarding him, that means Nembhard's running more pick and roll. And because Nembhard's running so much more pick and roll, that means that Aaron Neesmith, teams are hiding their smaller guards on Aaron more because they don't want him navigating so many picks against Andrew.
Because teams are geared up more on Tyrese and face guarding him, that means Nembhard's running more pick and roll. And because Nembhard's running so much more pick and roll, that means that Aaron Neesmith, teams are hiding their smaller guards on Aaron more because they don't want him navigating so many picks against Andrew.
Because teams are geared up more on Tyrese and face guarding him, that means Nembhard's running more pick and roll. And because Nembhard's running so much more pick and roll, that means that Aaron Neesmith, teams are hiding their smaller guards on Aaron more because they don't want him navigating so many picks against Andrew.
So that's been very advantageous for Aaron in these playoffs where he's now more often being guarded by Garland, Mitchell, Gary Trent Jr., AJ Green, almost all of which he has a size advantage on. So I think that people are looking at his three-point percentage and thinking, oh, that's just solely an effect of Tyrese.
So that's been very advantageous for Aaron in these playoffs where he's now more often being guarded by Garland, Mitchell, Gary Trent Jr., AJ Green, almost all of which he has a size advantage on. So I think that people are looking at his three-point percentage and thinking, oh, that's just solely an effect of Tyrese.
So that's been very advantageous for Aaron in these playoffs where he's now more often being guarded by Garland, Mitchell, Gary Trent Jr., AJ Green, almost all of which he has a size advantage on. So I think that people are looking at his three-point percentage and thinking, oh, that's just solely an effect of Tyrese.
And certainly Tyrese sets the table, has a lot of gravity, creates open shots for his teammates, but Aaron's actually making a higher percentage while being guarded more in the playoffs because he's able to still shoot over the top of those contests.
And certainly Tyrese sets the table, has a lot of gravity, creates open shots for his teammates, but Aaron's actually making a higher percentage while being guarded more in the playoffs because he's able to still shoot over the top of those contests.
And certainly Tyrese sets the table, has a lot of gravity, creates open shots for his teammates, but Aaron's actually making a higher percentage while being guarded more in the playoffs because he's able to still shoot over the top of those contests.
His average, I think last year I looked at his average matchups were more like Jalen Brown, Jason Tatum, Chris Middleton last year, all guys with a size advantage. So he was shooting like 27% from three in the playoffs last year. Now he's up over 40. So I think, and he's just capable of making tougher shots.
His average, I think last year I looked at his average matchups were more like Jalen Brown, Jason Tatum, Chris Middleton last year, all guys with a size advantage. So he was shooting like 27% from three in the playoffs last year. Now he's up over 40. So I think, and he's just capable of making tougher shots.
His average, I think last year I looked at his average matchups were more like Jalen Brown, Jason Tatum, Chris Middleton last year, all guys with a size advantage. So he was shooting like 27% from three in the playoffs last year. Now he's up over 40. So I think, and he's just capable of making tougher shots.
Like I mentioned, he's been more effective as a movement shooter than what you would have seen in the past. He does more of that now that Buddy Heald isn't on the roster. So I think that's two of them. And then just for Nembhard,
Like I mentioned, he's been more effective as a movement shooter than what you would have seen in the past. He does more of that now that Buddy Heald isn't on the roster. So I think that's two of them. And then just for Nembhard,