About this episode
We are fortunate to have Alex Sarama returning to the podcast.Sarama is the author of Transforming Basketball, and the founder of an incredible coaching resource under the same name.Sarama spent the last season as the Director of Player Development for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Before that, he worked in different capacities for the London Lions and the Portland Trailblazers.In this episode, we focus on the idea of modern concepts for a double-big lineup.---For more updates on our latest podcast episode and more coaching resources, check out the đ â Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast newsletterâ .---EPISODE BREAKDOWN1:20 - The impact of motor learning on NBA players2:55 - Principles of Play & half court efficiency4:45 - Timeline between player development & in-game transfer 7:05 - Playing with a double-big lineup12:45 - Cutting as a concept vs. a motion principle16:10 - Helping bigs develop modern offensive skills17:45 - Unique spacing opportunities in a double-big lineup19:40 - The dunker wheel as a concept20:35 - Being OK with multiple ârightâ answers22:10 - Teaching points in a Big-Big on-ball screen23:35 - Rebounding responsibilities in a Double Big lineup25:25 - Making rebounding an overriding Principle of Play27:10 - Donât end drills on the shot29:05 - Implementing âsacrificialâ cuts as a concept31:00 - Whatâs next?
