Rick Barry
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I have to set a screen. No, you don't. What you are is a stationary object. You have to learn to put yourself in the most advantageous position so that me, your teammate, so that... That I can use you effectively and turn you into a screener by running my man into you. You don't said anything. And so that's the part that drives me crazy.
I have to set a screen. No, you don't. What you are is a stationary object. You have to learn to put yourself in the most advantageous position so that me, your teammate, so that... That I can use you effectively and turn you into a screener by running my man into you. You don't said anything. And so that's the part that drives me crazy.
Years ago, when I was really watching stuff and doing the broadcasting, I charted a Chicago Bulls Atlanta Hawk playoff game. 59 moving screens took place and the officials didn't call it. Fifty nine. Wow. Yeah. I mean, it's unbelievable. And then let's not even get into talking about carrying the ball. They carry the ball walking up the court.
Years ago, when I was really watching stuff and doing the broadcasting, I charted a Chicago Bulls Atlanta Hawk playoff game. 59 moving screens took place and the officials didn't call it. Fifty nine. Wow. Yeah. I mean, it's unbelievable. And then let's not even get into talking about carrying the ball. They carry the ball walking up the court.
Years ago, when I was really watching stuff and doing the broadcasting, I charted a Chicago Bulls Atlanta Hawk playoff game. 59 moving screens took place and the officials didn't call it. Fifty nine. Wow. Yeah. I mean, it's unbelievable. And then let's not even get into talking about carrying the ball. They carry the ball walking up the court.
I mean, if I could carry the ball, how are you going to guard me if I can carry the ball and do what they allow these guys to do? And then how about traveling? How about the extra step that they get to take? I mean, it's just it's so sad to watch the game. with the amazing talent of these young players. They have such incredible natural skill and talent.
I mean, if I could carry the ball, how are you going to guard me if I can carry the ball and do what they allow these guys to do? And then how about traveling? How about the extra step that they get to take? I mean, it's just it's so sad to watch the game. with the amazing talent of these young players. They have such incredible natural skill and talent.
I mean, if I could carry the ball, how are you going to guard me if I can carry the ball and do what they allow these guys to do? And then how about traveling? How about the extra step that they get to take? I mean, it's just it's so sad to watch the game. with the amazing talent of these young players. They have such incredible natural skill and talent.
And I just watched them not doing the things the way that they should do it. And it just breaks my heart. And I had heard years ago when I talked to people about it, they say, yeah, well, we don't have the time to do the coaching because I didn't coach in the NBA level. We don't have the time. Well, make the time. You need to make the time to teach them.
And I just watched them not doing the things the way that they should do it. And it just breaks my heart. And I had heard years ago when I talked to people about it, they say, yeah, well, we don't have the time to do the coaching because I didn't coach in the NBA level. We don't have the time. Well, make the time. You need to make the time to teach them.
And I just watched them not doing the things the way that they should do it. And it just breaks my heart. And I had heard years ago when I talked to people about it, they say, yeah, well, we don't have the time to do the coaching because I didn't coach in the NBA level. We don't have the time. Well, make the time. You need to make the time to teach them.
The problem is they're not being taught at the young age. So now you have to spend so much more time to break a bad habit. I tell people one of the easiest things in the world to do is develop a bad habit. One of the most difficult things to do is break that habit. Is to break it.
The problem is they're not being taught at the young age. So now you have to spend so much more time to break a bad habit. I tell people one of the easiest things in the world to do is develop a bad habit. One of the most difficult things to do is break that habit. Is to break it.
The problem is they're not being taught at the young age. So now you have to spend so much more time to break a bad habit. I tell people one of the easiest things in the world to do is develop a bad habit. One of the most difficult things to do is break that habit. Is to break it.
So anyway, I love the game. I marvel at the incredible talent and skill. I mean, are you seeing where guys are shooting three shots from for three points now? I mean, it's crazy. They're shooting the ball from 28, 30 feet and they're shooting 40%. But the thing is, it's still use it efficiently. Use it at the right time.
So anyway, I love the game. I marvel at the incredible talent and skill. I mean, are you seeing where guys are shooting three shots from for three points now? I mean, it's crazy. They're shooting the ball from 28, 30 feet and they're shooting 40%. But the thing is, it's still use it efficiently. Use it at the right time.
So anyway, I love the game. I marvel at the incredible talent and skill. I mean, are you seeing where guys are shooting three shots from for three points now? I mean, it's crazy. They're shooting the ball from 28, 30 feet and they're shooting 40%. But the thing is, it's still use it efficiently. Use it at the right time.
The best time to shoot a three point shot is three on two break if you don't have a layup. You have the best opportunity to
The best time to shoot a three point shot is three on two break if you don't have a layup. You have the best opportunity to
The best time to shoot a three point shot is three on two break if you don't have a layup. You have the best opportunity to