Back then, a coach’s job was simple: Send your giant as close to the basket as possible, then supply the ball. So dominant was George Mikan that the NBA doubled the width of the key from six to 12 feet in 1951, in an attempt to push him farther from the rim. A decade later, ...
3-point shooter, and his footwork in the post is excellent. He doesn't get to the line much, which hurts his overall efficiency. He's also got lead feet on the perimeter. But he's a smart player that has been part of numerous top 10 defenses by filling his role. ...
Nikola Jokic is a Serbian professional basketball player who is one of the most versatile talents of his generation. Widely considered the best-passing center in the sport’s history, Jokic won three NBA Most Valuable Player Awards (2021, 2022, 2024) and