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This is the key to longevity. Chris paul mastered this as well. Basically conserve energy and use aggressively quick burst of speed ONLY when needed. All players should copy this.
Not only is playing slow legitimately effective if done right, but you can conserve energy and avoid a whole lot of awful injuries by playing slowly and methodical.
Imagine thinking you can "play slow" and still win in a game of speed and athleticism. Have you ever played basketball? If you are slow, you lose. Stop being fooled by these rigged games. You actually think Chris Paul, Luka and harden are legit? Or are they frauds who the league let's score and win.
I always thought the way he changes speeds is very unique and the secret to his success. But now I realize it's mostly going from slow to slower. When he gets in trouble he slows things down even more, the opposite of whatever everyone else does.
"Mixing up" is an incredible tool. Also setting your own pace, and controlling it at will. Giving 110% is great but if the defender knows you're maxed out, it makes you predictable.
@Xxaphius How is another’s individual opinion on Luka’s change of pace racist? A racist is an individual who discriminates against another people or group of people because of their skin color. Inserting an opinion about a basketball player having a unique approach to how they pace themselves is not racist. Good heavens, you don’t have the brains you were born with. Please do not breed because the world can’t handle anymore of your stupidity and ignorance and hatred being passed on to future generations. #stupidity
Luka is a master at reading the defense. This is why he plays at the pace he does. He reacts to the defensive player's mistakes instead of predicting them most of the time.
I played pick up with a kid who had this skill in high school. It blew my mind how effective he was without being very athletic. I had to sit back and watch him for lots of games to really break it down and realize that being the fastest guy on the court isn’t always the best asset
I agree, being fast isn't always the best asset. If your going to be a fast player, you better have great ball control and decision making at that pace as well. For example you see it in Russell Westbrook, great athlete fast and explosive but tends to move faster than his mind can process at times.
@@Tphay and I was that kind of player. In most cases, I was faster than a lot of ppl on my team and throughout other schools so my mindset was just get to the basket first. But every coach I ever had said “everybody can see you’re fast, but it’s no use if you always got it on”
if luka becomes the next goat like ppl annoit him to be, u bet ur ass ppl will learn to play slow like luka, go at a 「leisurely looking」 pace to where they want to and rethink which form of athleticism is really the best
I think his size helps a lot and complements this playstyle. He can position his body and use his strength to create and preserve space around him. It means that quicker players are less able to dart in at the ball for a deflection or steal.
Luka is the total opposite of D.Rose but both similar in hesitation move. D.Rose - hesitation then burst of speed Luka - hesitation then slows down/ change pace even Chris Paul is adept in hesi moves.
Doesn't matter how slow you are in the game. It takes skills and talent in order to execute those things. Luka may show that it's that easy but it really takes effort to hone such a style of gameplay in the court
Def makes sense to see the EU game impact him on his fundamentals. They played him closer there because they were more condensed (3-ball perimeter is smaller than the NBA, no 3 second rule in key so defenders can camp, hand checking is encouraged) and were allowed to be physical so he had to be crafty and use his handles, size and soft touch to finish. So he's used to dribbling close to opponents and using his change of speed (ever so slightly and even going slower) to his advantage. Also helps him rack FTAs because refs know he's being physical trying to finish in most matchups and defenders are going to play him close as he drives at the basket and try probe with his dribble. That is how you play as an elite under the rim finisher.
You don’t need to be the fastest to get buckets. You just need to get your defender off balance and create space by change of pace and good footwork. Luka does that well along with Harden.
The league wants these guys to be stars. They are not good, they are slow and unathletic but the defenders let them score on purpose. The games are rigged.
He’s slow. He has impeccable decision making paired with strength and the knowledge from playing over seas so long. He knows that just hitting the floor on some (John wall, Westbrook, Dennis smith, Kemba) shit is a terrible way to play they can be out of control a lot which correlates to more than turnovers.
Simple , he allows so called athletic players to jump sky high , to run around like headless chickens.He keeps the ball , and then scores easy . That's why he said is easier to score in NBA than Europe .
This is the most informative basketball video I've ever seen. I never played ball but love watching it...BMB slows it down and systematically explains whats going on. I get now why Doncic can do what he does. thanks
He's not slow or fast, he's agile. The ability to change direction faster than his opposition. Going against all these guys who are only able to accelerate, where he instead can adjust faster than their reaction time. That and the fact that he developed his game in a much more competitive Euroleague environment while his opposition were playing against kids in college.
This guy failed to mention one of Luka's most important strengths. His size. Once Luka gets in front of his man he slows down and keeps him on his back so the roller can catch up for a 1 v 2 under the rim or a kick out pass if someone on defense helps too much.
He also understands the principle of smooth is fast from race car drivers. Conserves energy, burns the heck out of the defense because a response movement takes more energy than the cue because you’re trying to catch up.
How do you implement this into training? Chris Paul also does something similar to this, would you consider making any workout videos dissecting how to control pace better and avoid being sped up?
This is european style. To train that you need to play so many games and scrimmages with low speed and watch any fiba games so you can understand how to play that slow
This reminds me of Messi. He literally sprints for only 10% of the game and much like Luca he is very successful using this method as it gives him time to analyze the opposition
That's just how soccer is played, players jog most of the time, only sprinting when necessary. Sprinting all the time would just needlessly exhaust the players.
2:14 I don't think you are right on that one pall. He doesn't slow things down in order to give him time to make a decision, but to bait the defender into attacking him, so he then changes the pace dramatically and blows by the defender. Just like shown in the clip.
Paul George is also a master at this, him Luka, and CP3 always seem saucy and defenders always seem to be WAITING to REACT to THEM not aggressively defending them close.
@@johnchoi4473 Yeah , but he is not a master at it...It is one thing doing something and an other being a master at it...I shoot threes too , i am not a master shooter...
Luka has said openly that Euro league plays extremely good defense compared to NBA standards, so he's able to control the ball at his own pace so easily
Another aspect of his game people don't talk about is his strength and size. He takes advantage of weaker defenders on the blow by by using his size to pin them where he wants. Defenders are typically scared to try and get in front of him because they need to really assert themselves physically to do so, which could lead to fouls.
one thing u for got to mention is that defenders' are always aware of his step backs. So, they cant really go too fast or give him distance to shoot. As a result, defenders stay close to him n try not to pass by him too fast. So, Luka has tripe threat every time. He's ability to body n create space when they r near, step back when they r front of him, and pass when they actually guard him correctly. These options make him unstoppable at the moment. He's ability to slow down n see the floor to decide whether to pass, lay up (including floater), or shoot is kind of like CP3. However, Luka is bigger and younger. After all, all of this is possible because of his composer. All these athletic NBA players are not really used to a player who stays calm n actually thinks while his dribbling. It's only matter of time for NBA players to realize that Luka has the highest IQ about the game (including cp3 n lebron). Oh well, my argument just went on slippery slope but yeh. I just wanted to say Luka's step back is why defenders look like they aren't really guarding them. They do not want to end up in Luka's step back highlight reels lol. I heard Luka has ankle bone collection at home lololol
Steve nash did the same thing: change of pace. Thebimpirtant thing's the difference in speed between your slow and fast not how quick you are. Playing slow even put defenders to sleep, especially in the NBA where most players are supreme athletes.
For his position he's a towering giant. And even if his defender is just as tall (and he shoots taller anyway), he probably has body mass better than them, and he certainly has moves better than them usually.
Being a very big and broad 6'7 and being very strong helps Luka to use his body to create leverage at this slow speed. He gets his hips square with the defender on his back making it impossible to get around him regardless of speed or length.
"Slow motion for me, slow motion for me Move in slow motion for me Ugh, I like it like that She working that back, I don't know how to act Slow motion for me, slow motion for me Slow motion for me, move in slow motion for me..."
Luka doncic is playing the speed of the players of the 80s why everybody else or working out and then going through drills and going through things to make them sharper and sharper while Luca is playing from the 80s
his body is so strong and his driblling abilities are well enough that he can easily handle the pressure and the pushing of the guards that are guarding him, so he can reach till the low post by just "carrying" the defender side by side.when he reaches the low post and faces another oponnonent he can speed up to multiple directions and finish with multiple ways.also he is a tall guard that shots above the head that making even more difficult for the defenders to guard him .
I’ve always played like this in highschool, my friends and other kids used to tease me because of how slow I play. I only accelerate whenever I have the space to drive or if I’m comfortable. I thought it was smart back then others think it was stupid just cause I play differently from them.
Luka hit the brakes and the defenders fly right by. Truly a Maverick. It's not about speed as in velocity, it's actually about difference in acceleration and deceleration, at that aspect, Luka is one of the quickest individual in the league.
2:50 Same mistake by you. He doesn't slow down in order to have more time to think. He does so in order to freeze the defender since he has nothing to read from Luka. You can't tell what he is going to do.
Hey Coleman! Been watching your vids when you have less than 1k subscribers and its always been great to see your content to learn more about basketball! I was wondering if you could do a breakdown of this when Luka was in Euroleague since it simulates more to other leagues more and more for HS players. If you could that would be great, doesnt need to be luka but others as well!!
Positioning, skill, fast foot work, court vision, shooting ability; Kareem, Tim Duncan, Larry Bird, Dirk Nowitzki, Luka, etc... No secret really. Fundamental , skilled basketball, high I.Qs and big bodies to get it done.
He plays to get position on his opponents and then controls the pace of events, not just his own speed, but of the whole floor. At a critical moment he sees a way to score or passes away to someone else. This is tremendous self-control and awareness of all the players on the floor near him. Most players depend on quickness, like Russ Westbrook, and it may work, but Luka has less trouble being precise at the slower speed and this lets him be more consistent and efficient.
He plays that way because he is tall enough to. The way he shades his body with angles is crazy. Its like watching Paul Pierce play again but Luka aint even in his prime yet either
Something else... When you go slower you can change speeds in two directions, faster or slower... And it's easier to change directions and see the court, as you noted... But the mere fact that he can both speed up and slow down makes defending him more difficult.
His speed earn him more space While accelerating usually pose "more danger" to the mind of opponent which translate to other defender try to block/intercept him, and also quick move usually kind of "telephony move" it screams what are you going to do, and when intercepted attacker has less time and space to change direction
It’s easy for him because he’s literally a big guard, stronger frame and he keeps his center of gravity by not leaving the floor explosively but more controlled. By him not speeding all over the court or rushing his handle it allows him to think or better yet use what the defense is giving him. Now for instance a guy like LeBron he’s just staring to learn pace as of his last season in Cleveland (2017) before he was KNOWN to freight train his way down and around the court. But they 2017 season he slowed down a lot by choice and not age cause he still got it but notice how his game started to resemble a lot like Kyrie’s.
I've been feeling really in control and under my legs when i slow my drives instead of going full throttle. Maybe that's what enables him to make a lot of quick decisions like passing, lob, but I think especially his inverted drags and snatch backs.
Also he clearly has a good view of the court by going slow you see all the options and pick the one it is the best for you atm. From there come all the crazy passes he does.
El juega así porque con el mismo cuerpo de los contrincantes " que carga" mientras va haciendo el drible se va protegiendo mientras va hacia el aro botando el balón con lado opuesto! Excelente estrategia!!
Basics. That's what he has. Athleticism isn't always a guaranteed score and flashiness doesn't always get the job done. It's the quality of the move, added by high basketball IQ.
It’s funny how small ball and 3pt have “change the game” but yet having a dominant center like a Joel or a really strong guard like Luka can’t be stopped. Imagine Luka an Joel together🥴🤧😷
His court awareness and basketball iq is impressive to say the least. He can reset plays through multiple pick and rolls or screens until he gets the matchup he wants then he either finish the play or creates the shot depending on whose open or if hes happy with his shot. Lukas 3pt isnt consistent though but itll get better. Whah makes him a superstar is he wants the ball in clutch moments and he has a good percentage when taking buzzard beaters. The sign of a great player!
People thought I played "slow" this is just IQ and pace. Handle and a J makes this possible. Paul Pierce did the same thing and posted up. Harden, CP3.
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This is the key to longevity. Chris paul mastered this as well. Basically conserve energy and use aggressively quick burst of speed ONLY when needed. All players should copy this.
Absolutely. And being able to play at that speed at 34+ because you always have is amazing to watch
Absolutely, gotta be fookin smart to know when to use these aggressive quick bursts. Respect to CP3
Kyrie does this deceptively well
can we get a SGA breakdown he’s the new king of pace
Paul Pierce was the goat at it 😆 🤣
Not only is playing slow legitimately effective if done right, but you can conserve energy and avoid a whole lot of awful injuries by playing slowly and methodical.
Facts!
2008-12 d rose take notes
Imagine thinking you can "play slow" and still win in a game of speed and athleticism. Have you ever played basketball? If you are slow, you lose. Stop being fooled by these rigged games. You actually think Chris Paul, Luka and harden are legit? Or are they frauds who the league let's score and win.
@@SUPREMELEGEND they play in the NBA. of course everything they do is a fraud, because of the fraudulent REFEREES and SHAREHOLDERS
@@SUPREMELEGEND if your favourite player played in the euro league, let's just say they won't be a star.
I always thought the way he changes speeds is very unique and the secret to his success. But now I realize it's mostly going from slow to slower. When he gets in trouble he slows things down even more, the opposite of whatever everyone else does.
"Mixing up" is an incredible tool. Also setting your own pace, and controlling it at will. Giving 110% is great but if the defender knows you're maxed out, it makes you predictable.
@Rheumattica dude I can tell you know nothing about basketball lol
@Xxaphius
How is another’s individual opinion on Luka’s change of pace racist? A racist is an individual who discriminates against another people or group of people because of their skin color. Inserting an opinion about a basketball player having a unique approach to how they pace themselves is not racist. Good heavens, you don’t have the brains you were born with. Please do not breed because the world can’t handle anymore of your stupidity and ignorance and hatred being passed on to future generations. #stupidity
Luka is a master at reading the defense. This is why he plays at the pace he does. He reacts to the defensive player's mistakes instead of predicting them most of the time.
I played pick up with a kid who had this skill in high school. It blew my mind how effective he was without being very athletic. I had to sit back and watch him for lots of games to really break it down and realize that being the fastest guy on the court isn’t always the best asset
I agree, being fast isn't always the best asset. If your going to be a fast player, you better have great ball control and decision making at that pace as well. For example you see it in Russell Westbrook, great athlete fast and explosive but tends to move faster than his mind can process at times.
@@Tphay and I was that kind of player. In most cases, I was faster than a lot of ppl on my team and throughout other schools so my mindset was just get to the basket first. But every coach I ever had said “everybody can see you’re fast, but it’s no use if you always got it on”
if luka becomes the next goat like ppl annoit him to be, u bet ur ass ppl will learn to play slow like luka, go at a 「leisurely looking」 pace to where they want to and rethink which form of athleticism is really the best
@@TheRealBruceLouis another player who can do this really well is Paul George
if you dont got Westbrook, PG13, LeBron, Shai, or DeAaron fox type speed sometimes it’s not worth it.
I think his size helps a lot and complements this playstyle. He can position his body and use his strength to create and preserve space around him. It means that quicker players are less able to dart in at the ball for a deflection or steal.
Kawhi is the same way, he slows the game down to his pace. Such a good way to make decisions on your terms.
Love Luka. He brought me back to the NBA.
True, that's beautiful basketball 🏀
Same, I love players who have high basketball IQ and insane skill. Wish Kyrie comes back too
Hakimbey say different 🤫
I'll bring you back to the MLS when I dunk on you 🤷♂️
did he do it in a truck ?????
Luka is the total opposite of D.Rose but both similar in hesitation move.
D.Rose - hesitation then burst of speed
Luka - hesitation then slows down/ change pace
even Chris Paul is adept in hesi moves.
Westbrick
should watch this video 10 times in a row...
In a row? 😂
@@ankitkhadgi1141 almost as many turnovers he causes per game...
Doesn't matter how slow you are in the game. It takes skills and talent in order to execute those things. Luka may show that it's that easy but it really takes effort to hone such a style of gameplay in the court
There's a term for his complex and effective style: INTELLIGENCE.
Def makes sense to see the EU game impact him on his fundamentals. They played him closer there because they were more condensed (3-ball perimeter is smaller than the NBA, no 3 second rule in key so defenders can camp, hand checking is encouraged) and were allowed to be physical so he had to be crafty and use his handles, size and soft touch to finish. So he's used to dribbling close to opponents and using his change of speed (ever so slightly and even going slower) to his advantage. Also helps him rack FTAs because refs know he's being physical trying to finish in most matchups and defenders are going to play him close as he drives at the basket and try probe with his dribble. That is how you play as an elite under the rim finisher.
well said, but there is 3 second rule in EU
You don’t need to be the fastest to get buckets. You just need to get your defender off balance and create space by change of pace and good footwork. Luka does that well along with Harden.
Luka donkeycic is so slow and bad
The league wants these guys to be stars. They are not good, they are slow and unathletic but the defenders let them score on purpose. The games are rigged.
@@oliverbonjemyr2184 26/9/9 on a bad year, keep crying
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I don't think Luka is slow. He slows the pace down at his own will but he changes direction very quickly.
He’s slow. He has impeccable decision making paired with strength and the knowledge from playing over seas so long. He knows that just hitting the floor on some (John wall, Westbrook, Dennis smith, Kemba) shit is a terrible way to play they can be out of control a lot which correlates to more than turnovers.
Simple , he allows so called athletic players to jump sky high , to run around like headless chickens.He keeps the ball , and then scores easy . That's why he said is easier to score in NBA than Europe .
Because in Europe defense exist in a game.
This is the most informative basketball video I've ever seen. I never played ball but love watching it...BMB slows it down and systematically explains whats going on. I get now why Doncic can do what he does. thanks
Pick up a ball and find a court bro it’s good fun
He's not slow or fast, he's agile. The ability to change direction faster than his opposition. Going against all these guys who are only able to accelerate, where he instead can adjust faster than their reaction time. That and the fact that he developed his game in a much more competitive Euroleague environment while his opposition were playing against kids in college.
This guy failed to mention one of Luka's most important strengths. His size. Once Luka gets in front of his man he slows down and keeps him on his back so the roller can catch up for a 1 v 2 under the rim or a kick out pass if someone on defense helps too much.
One word answer...SKILL!
He also understands the principle of smooth is fast from race car drivers.
Conserves energy, burns the heck out of the defense because a response movement takes more energy than the cue because you’re trying to catch up.
How do you implement this into training? Chris Paul also does something similar to this, would you consider making any workout videos dissecting how to control pace better and avoid being sped up?
This is european style. To train that you need to play so many games and scrimmages with low speed and watch any fiba games so you can understand how to play that slow
Yes please 🙏🏻
Just Be unathletic
@@dweller9981 yes sure bc u are more atlethic than luka 😭
@@louispiano7234 I'm Def more athletic than him and most Eastern euros lol I just don't have the talent
At the end of the day, u need elite handles, shooting, vision and passing snd size over ur opponent to be “slower” - ala larry bird, paul, rtc
🔥 analysis of Luka’s game. The car on the on-ramp comparison is great!
He’s a commander of the game. Makes everyone play at his pace, and at his pace he’s the best on the court.
This reminds me of Messi. He literally sprints for only 10% of the game and much like Luca he is very successful using this method as it gives him time to analyze the opposition
That's just how soccer is played, players jog most of the time, only sprinting when necessary. Sprinting all the time would just needlessly exhaust the players.
See also Chris Mullin. He kinda jogged everywhere constantly, but would cut a corner and be gone.
He is nothing like Messi. More like the old fashioned number 10, with slow pace and relying on smarts above all.
2:14 I don't think you are right on that one pall. He doesn't slow things down in order to give him time to make a decision, but to bait the defender into attacking him, so he then changes the pace dramatically and blows by the defender. Just like shown in the clip.
it can be both, right? The hang dribble gives you time to see how the defender will play you, and you can react accordingly to punish
@@kaz5403 Correct!!
That boy didn’t pick up no speed what r u saying ??
He’s methodical but his acceleration and deceleration are olymically great.
I’ve been starting to think about this couple days ago… I needed this!!!
Paul George is also a master at this, him Luka, and CP3 always seem saucy and defenders always seem to be WAITING to REACT to THEM not aggressively defending them close.
The only master at this is Luka in NBA...And to be honest maybe in the world atm, the rest of the real masters in Europe have retired by now.
George Paul is not on the same level
@@stekons Cp3 been doing this wayy before
@@johnchoi4473 Yeah , but he is not a master at it...It is one thing doing something and an other being a master at it...I shoot threes too , i am not a master shooter...
@@stekons this slow-methodical has lit been his playstyle, and hes been top 5 pg for the last 10 years. How is he not a master?
Luka has said openly that Euro league plays extremely good defense compared to NBA standards, so he's able to control the ball at his own pace so easily
great analysis. I always noticed that Luka played slow but I couldn't describe it myself
It must take huge confidence to play this way
westbrook says otherwise
huge intelligence*
I don’t think Luka has a choice, he’s just slow naturally. His defence is slow too
Another aspect of his game people don't talk about is his strength and size. He takes advantage of weaker defenders on the blow by by using his size to pin them where he wants. Defenders are typically scared to try and get in front of him because they need to really assert themselves physically to do so, which could lead to fouls.
Probably not a slow as you think. I can tell he’s stopping and accelerating pretty quickly just off of this video. Need to be there in person to tell
fr ppl forget he is 6'8 so his casual step is still covering a whole lot of ground.
His style reminds me A LOT of Dejan Bodiroga!!! 💪🏼🏀
Man does that bring memories
FINALLY. Somebody made a video on this! And what a good a good one it is.
one thing u for got to mention is that defenders' are always aware of his step backs. So, they cant really go too fast or give him distance to shoot. As a result, defenders stay close to him n try not to pass by him too fast. So, Luka has tripe threat every time. He's ability to body n create space when they r near, step back when they r front of him, and pass when they actually guard him correctly. These options make him unstoppable at the moment. He's ability to slow down n see the floor to decide whether to pass, lay up (including floater), or shoot is kind of like CP3. However, Luka is bigger and younger. After all, all of this is possible because of his composer. All these athletic NBA players are not really used to a player who stays calm n actually thinks while his dribbling. It's only matter of time for NBA players to realize that Luka has the highest IQ about the game (including cp3 n lebron). Oh well, my argument just went on slippery slope but yeh. I just wanted to say Luka's step back is why defenders look like they aren't really guarding them. They do not want to end up in Luka's step back highlight reels lol. I heard Luka has ankle bone collection at home lololol
Love these insightful breakdowns.
Steve nash did the same thing: change of pace. Thebimpirtant thing's the difference in speed between your slow and fast not how quick you are. Playing slow even put defenders to sleep, especially in the NBA where most players are supreme athletes.
Steve nash didn't have to do this , he was gifted with a lot of speed and handles...
@@stekons except he did do it
This is the best example of explosiveness... From that slow pace to a quick move to the rim.
Luka is 6'7. You can't be slow and short at the same time
yes you can look at chris paul
Chris Paul (isn’t anywhere near slow) but plays quite slow…
@@ByAnyMeansBasketball That's the old CP3 who utilizes heavily PNR. His iso and scoring ability drops significantly compared to the younger days.
@@yuanjiuli9167 that's why u won't improve cuz never listen to suggestion
For his position he's a towering giant. And even if his defender is just as tall (and he shoots taller anyway), he probably has body mass better than them, and he certainly has moves better than them usually.
Thanks for explaining this mysterious phenomenon
Being a very big and broad 6'7 and being very strong helps Luka to use his body to create leverage at this slow speed. He gets his hips square with the defender on his back making it impossible to get around him regardless of speed or length.
"Slow motion for me, slow motion for me
Move in slow motion for me
Ugh, I like it like that
She working that back, I don't know how to act
Slow motion for me, slow motion for me
Slow motion for me, move in slow motion for me..."
Luka doncic is playing the speed of the players of the 80s why everybody else or working out and then going through drills and going through things to make them sharper and sharper while Luca is playing from the 80s
his body is so strong and his driblling abilities are well enough that he can easily handle the pressure and the pushing of the guards that are guarding him, so he can reach till the low post by just "carrying" the defender side by side.when he reaches the low post and faces another oponnonent he can speed up to multiple directions and finish with multiple ways.also he is a tall guard that shots above the head that making even more difficult for the defenders to guard him .
I’ve always played like this in highschool, my friends and other kids used to tease me because of how slow I play. I only accelerate whenever I have the space to drive or if I’m comfortable. I thought it was smart back then others think it was stupid just cause I play differently from them.
But did u get buckets??? Lol
@@CarlosG2288 bro, leave him alone lmao
I would say I’m decent at it, so yes sir I did
But basketball is a fast paced sport
Makes it look SOOOOO easy!
Your breakdowns are insane
Also it helps a lot that in NBA they dont play defense at all.
Timing is everything!
Luka is super slow and gets so many buckets
Kyle Anderson: Hold my beer
luka's heavier build as point is a huge advantage because he wont be pushed off by the defender even if he is slower.
It helps that this speed of play doesn't put you at risk of early injuries
Luka hit the brakes and the defenders fly right by. Truly a Maverick.
It's not about speed as in velocity, it's actually about difference in acceleration and deceleration, at that aspect, Luka is one of the quickest individual in the league.
slow in motion , but fast in seeking info and making decision, that why he can always outplay guys who is stronger/taller/faster.
Lou will is awesome at that decel slight fade as well
I love your viedos!!! Super informative but compact. Keep it up my guy.
2:50 Same mistake by you. He doesn't slow down in order to have more time to think. He does so in order to freeze the defender since he has nothing to read from Luka. You can't tell what he is going to do.
Lukas physical strength is underrated, definitely helps him play slow
Finally a film breakdown video 😎
Literally most his videos are film breakdowns
Eli Ellis is one highschool player I follow that actually has the slowness of Luca.
Excellent analysis.
Change of speed is a greater weapon than speed itself.
luka convinced me that larry bird would still dominate in this era
Hey Coleman! Been watching your vids when you have less than 1k subscribers and its always been great to see your content to learn more about basketball! I was wondering if you could do a breakdown of this when Luka was in Euroleague since it simulates more to other leagues more and more for HS players. If you could that would be great, doesnt need to be luka but others as well!!
It's like Kyle Anderson with more talent
Luka is MVP of NBA!!
Its longevity that allows to avoid injury
I’m confused. Luka gets injured every other game. He’s missed half the season
@@canoak768 maybe he learned thats why he careful now?
Positioning, skill, fast foot work, court vision, shooting ability; Kareem, Tim Duncan, Larry Bird, Dirk Nowitzki, Luka, etc... No secret really. Fundamental , skilled basketball, high I.Qs and big bodies to get it done.
he does not play slow, he plays in all four directions, unlike most that just use their speed.
He plays to get position on his opponents and then controls the pace of events, not just his own speed, but of the whole floor. At a critical moment he sees a way to score or passes away to someone else. This is tremendous self-control and awareness of all the players on the floor near him. Most players depend on quickness, like Russ Westbrook, and it may work, but Luka has less trouble being precise at the slower speed and this lets him be more consistent and efficient.
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My biggest weakness is not patient enough when I play and always trying to speed up than slow down lol. Gotta watch more of these guys
I’m the exact opposite
Ye but when u speed up you'll hype yourself up more look at Stephen curry he hypes himself
He plays that way because he is tall enough to. The way he shades his body with angles is crazy. Its like watching Paul Pierce play again but Luka aint even in his prime yet either
Something else... When you go slower you can change speeds in two directions, faster or slower... And it's easier to change directions and see the court, as you noted... But the mere fact that he can both speed up and slow down makes defending him more difficult.
Great footwork, ball control, fakes plus he can shoot. As John Wooden used to say, 'be quick but don't hurry!'
You answer my questions from day 1 i see him play. Thank you.
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His speed earn him more space
While accelerating usually pose "more danger" to the mind of opponent which translate to other defender try to block/intercept him, and also quick move usually kind of "telephony move" it screams what are you going to do, and when intercepted attacker has less time and space to change direction
It’s easy for him because he’s literally a big guard, stronger frame and he keeps his center of gravity by not leaving the floor explosively but more controlled. By him not speeding all over the court or rushing his handle it allows him to think or better yet use what the defense is giving him. Now for instance a guy like LeBron he’s just staring to learn pace as of his last season in Cleveland (2017) before he was KNOWN to freight train his way down and around the court. But they 2017 season he slowed down a lot by choice and not age cause he still got it but notice how his game started to resemble a lot like Kyrie’s.
I've been feeling really in control and under my legs when i slow my drives instead of going full throttle. Maybe that's what enables him to make a lot of quick decisions like passing, lob, but I think especially his inverted drags and snatch backs.
Also he clearly has a good view of the court by going slow you see all the options and pick the one it is the best for you atm. From there come all the crazy passes he does.
Luka is strong and well-balanced. Some players will trip or will get carried by the momentum. but not Luka
its crazy how my fave team went from dirk straight to doncic....like the packers went from farve to rodgers...
El juega así porque con el mismo cuerpo de los contrincantes " que carga" mientras va haciendo el drible se va protegiendo mientras va hacia el aro botando el balón con lado opuesto! Excelente estrategia!!
When it comes to play off though, this can be an issue bcoz everyone is hyper-active.
his a big point guard and mastered how to use the defender as a shield
Basics. That's what he has. Athleticism isn't always a guaranteed score and flashiness doesn't always get the job done. It's the quality of the move, added by high basketball IQ.
If you control the pace .. you control the game !
I used to be a very slow basketball player when I was a teenager. I wish I knew I could have used it as an advantage at the time.
Thanks for these videos . Waiting for more about basketball iq!
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It’s funny how small ball and 3pt have “change the game” but yet having a dominant center like a Joel or a really strong guard like Luka can’t be stopped. Imagine Luka an Joel together🥴🤧😷
His court awareness and basketball iq is impressive to say the least. He can reset plays through multiple pick and rolls or screens until he gets the matchup he wants then he either finish the play or creates the shot depending on whose open or if hes happy with his shot. Lukas 3pt isnt consistent though but itll get better. Whah makes him a superstar is he wants the ball in clutch moments and he has a good percentage when taking buzzard beaters. The sign of a great player!
If it in playoffs which more intense than regular, let see with this playing style
3:33 what exercises should I do in the weight room to get that strength?
People thought I played "slow" this is just IQ and pace. Handle and a J makes this possible. Paul Pierce did the same thing and posted up. Harden, CP3.
Yeh, I bet you slow asf though 🤣
What’s crazy about this is that he really isn’t that slow. He’s a lot quicker than he looks
In short: basketball is not primarily a game of speed, but a game of pace (and the change thereof).