This year, Jonas is coming into his own as a low post player and we have two very good guards to work with him. Sounds like Triangle time to me!
For those that aren't familiar, the triangle offense is a motion offense that is about creating optimal spacing in the half court using a sideline triangle. It has been used very effectively by Phil Jackson with the Bulls and then with the Lakers in recent years.
Scenario
Lowry initiates the offense by passing to Derozan who sets up at the three point line on the right side. Lowry then cut's to the strong side corner, using a screen from JV. JV rolls off the screen into the low post while Lowry finishes his cut to the corner. Derozan can now either send it to Jonas for the post up or to Lowry for the corner three (if Lowry's man struggled on the low screen he could be open). If he goes to JV, JV can either take his man in the post or if Lowry's guy comes in to double he can send it to him for the corner three. (option one in the diagram)
We are also set up to run option 2 with Patterson going to the strong corner for the three and Derozan playing off ball.
This isn't that different than what we run now, but it places more emphasis on low post play which seems to be becoming JV's biggest offensive strength. It will require him to develop more as a passer but I think it may be the best strategy given our current line up.
You'd also easily be able to set up Derozan down low on the other block if the matchup was right. Scola is a very good passer and you could have him set up the play with Carroll cutting to the corner. Derozan has shown some ability in the low post over the years and he could be effective in this kind of role. Kobe and Jordan both did similar things when they ran this offense. JV and Bismack are also great offensive rebounders so they would do well attacking the weakside post.
Thoughts?
For those that aren't familiar, the triangle offense is a motion offense that is about creating optimal spacing in the half court using a sideline triangle. It has been used very effectively by Phil Jackson with the Bulls and then with the Lakers in recent years.
Scenario
Lowry initiates the offense by passing to Derozan who sets up at the three point line on the right side. Lowry then cut's to the strong side corner, using a screen from JV. JV rolls off the screen into the low post while Lowry finishes his cut to the corner. Derozan can now either send it to Jonas for the post up or to Lowry for the corner three (if Lowry's man struggled on the low screen he could be open). If he goes to JV, JV can either take his man in the post or if Lowry's guy comes in to double he can send it to him for the corner three. (option one in the diagram)
We are also set up to run option 2 with Patterson going to the strong corner for the three and Derozan playing off ball.
This isn't that different than what we run now, but it places more emphasis on low post play which seems to be becoming JV's biggest offensive strength. It will require him to develop more as a passer but I think it may be the best strategy given our current line up.
You'd also easily be able to set up Derozan down low on the other block if the matchup was right. Scola is a very good passer and you could have him set up the play with Carroll cutting to the corner. Derozan has shown some ability in the low post over the years and he could be effective in this kind of role. Kobe and Jordan both did similar things when they ran this offense. JV and Bismack are also great offensive rebounders so they would do well attacking the weakside post.
Thoughts?
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