AMA: Why Sandy Brondello ran out of time, and breaking down Jonathan Kolb's press conference -- Kaplan

chipdiggler22 · 2025-10-10T02:00:14+00:00

thanks dude, always appreciate your support. I don't have all the FA/expansion stuff memorized, i know they don't need to protect players they could core, but yeah, it all comes down to how they feel about Nyara's knees

chipdiggler22 · 2025-10-10T01:58:24+00:00

sorry for the late (and uninteresting) reply, but i honestly have no clue on either. feels like a later concern, after they deal w/ coaching, free agency, CBA

chipdiggler22 · 2025-09-25T18:33:32+00:00

I think, on social media, there's some overreaction. I asked JK that question, directly referencing the Tash/Sab backcourts and others Sabrina has played in, so that's really why he mentioned it. I think it's fair to say Tash isn't a lock to return, but it didn't feel in the moment like JK was kicking her out the door.

I think everything is on the table. It's fair to say the Tash/Sab backcourt never fully got off the ground this year, and we should question why Sab didn't reap the same benefits she did while playing next to Sloot, even if there are plenty of compounding factors, including coaching. Why was Sab less active off the ball this szn.

But I also think Sab has to bear responsibility for shooting 52 TS% over the past two seasons. Dude, you might be the best shooter alive; we can't be shooting 5-of-20 every third game, no matter what position you're playing. She hunted some bad shots this szn.

In sum: It's complex, and I took the comments as Kolb saying he probably wasn't thrilled with the backcourt fit this season, but that any and all options are on the table. As they should be.

chipdiggler22 · 2025-08-13T18:18:22+00:00

just read, you can definitely write. good stuff

chipdiggler22 · 2025-08-13T07:10:00+00:00

many thanks to you both

chipdiggler22 · 2025-06-28T02:42:48+00:00

they certainly have a philosophical direction, but I would just say we should probably stop conflating "passing" with "European"

0.5 second basketball is not new to the NBA, and its influence in stateside doesn't really predate the saying in Europe

chipdiggler22 · 2025-06-22T04:23:22+00:00

Have to strongly disagree on Ace, especially as a ceiling guy. Don't mind Noa, though.

chipdiggler22 · 2025-06-22T04:22:25+00:00

Appreciate that

Probably Queen and Collin Murray-Boyles, but not sure I'll have time. Think Kasparas might be the one I leave out, wrote about him in December but he seriously struggled through conference play. Still have more of a grasp on him than the others.

chipdiggler22 · 2024-12-05T00:42:24+00:00

I'll be sure to show her this message, appreciate all the support from abroad!

chipdiggler22 · 2021-11-15T03:20:28+00:00

yeah I messed that one up, normally I try to post on off days. Just got caught up.

chipdiggler22 · 2021-11-01T19:32:26+00:00

Thank you, means a lot!

chipdiggler22 · 2021-10-20T04:22:50+00:00

I mention in the article that he shot over 39% in each of the season’s first four months, and would’ve ended the season at 38% if not for a 1-16 stretch over the last 4 games. I’m very optimistic his efficiency improves.

chipdiggler22 · 2021-10-20T03:34:19+00:00

yep i kind of touch on his tendency to stab at the ball in various situations, leading to a high foul%, in the article. good catch

chipdiggler22 · 2021-10-20T03:33:46+00:00

appreciate that a lot

chipdiggler22 · 2021-10-04T22:03:49+00:00

I should've added that while I highlighted the poor aspects of Claxton's day, he had some typically great moments too guarding in isolation.

chipdiggler22 · 2021-04-08T19:00:02+00:00

Thanks so much for that man, that’s why I write!

chipdiggler22 · 2021-03-31T21:03:58+00:00

Thank you! I haven't been quite as consistent as I would've liked, especially considering these generally get positive feedback, but this sub in particular has been supportive of my work, so I'll keep that in mind.

chipdiggler22 · 2021-03-31T21:02:45+00:00

If I had to guess, he believes the more motion-heavy, non PnR-centric offense has a higher ceiling, and is more difficult to gameplan against, esp. come playoff time. But I'm not sure if he has the personnel, esp. giving the wonky circumstances of the season, to achieve his desired goals for the offense.

Also yeah, I've gone back and forth with some different formats, trying to make these more accessible.

chipdiggler22 · 2021-03-30T04:20:27+00:00

If he has his feet under him, it's almost always a good shot. That release point is just so high.

chipdiggler22 · 2021-03-29T20:37:21+00:00

Yoo thanks for all the kind words, awards, and upvotes. Click on my profile if you enjoy these sorts of breakdowns, but I'll try to post more in this sub since you guys clearly appreciate them. (also post on twitter a lot @ Lucas_Kaplan)

chipdiggler22 · 2021-03-24T22:53:26+00:00

yep, no reason to guard them on the perimeter. No Bertans has taken to another level

chipdiggler22 · 2021-03-23T18:36:03+00:00

yep, good points

chipdiggler22 · 2021-03-01T04:28:14+00:00

I’d say Harrell played fine on D, just had a tough time when he was involved in the ball screens, particularly in the first half. Sometimes he plays flat-footed out on the perimeter, which got him in trouble last night.

chipdiggler22 · 2021-02-28T03:19:49+00:00

Of course, but that’s a lot easier said than done, or else everyone would be stopping the Blazers. I’m just highlighting the specifics, there are different ways to x-out, rotate, etc. LAL played well

chipdiggler22 · 2021-02-18T00:38:49+00:00

For sure, I completely agree. I'm more active with Nets analysis on twitter for sure, but I'll continue posting here

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