StartersC - Tyson Chandler (2010-11)
PF - Rashard Lewis (2008-09)
SF - Kawhi Leonard (2020-21)
SG - Mikal Bridges (2022-23)
PG - Damian Lillard (2018-19)
BenchC - Isaiah Hartenstein (2022-23)
F - Grant Williams (2021-22)
G - Marcus Smart (2018-19)
RotationsC - Chandler (32), Hartenstein (10), Williams (6)
PF - Lewis (33), Williams (15)
SF - Leonard (38), Bridges (6), Lewis (4)
SG - Bridges (32), Smart (16)
PG - Lillard (38), Smart (10)
FGA Per PlayerOur four-out system is a nightmare to defend, with elite shooters everywhere and an excellent roll man in the middle. This setup gives plenty of options: spread pick-and-roll/pick-and-pop with Dame and Chandler/Lewis as screeners, Kawhi or Dame attacking in isolation with the spaced floor making it very difficult to send help, Lewis taking slower forwards off the dribble or attacking smaller ones in the post, plus a capable transition attack with Dame, Kawhi, Bridges, and Chandler. Defensively, Chandler is our defensive quarterback, giving us some scheme versatility with his ability to protect the rim as well as extend out on the court if needed. Kawhi/Bridges/Smart/Williams comprise an excellent corps of guard/wing defenders. Hartenstein is a great traditional backup for Chandler, while Williams gives us the five-out option.
Matchup- Initial defensive assignments will be Dame-Lowry, Bridges-T-Mac, Kawhi-Iguodala, Lewis-KAT, Chandler-Dwight. Smart and Kawhi will also see time on T-Mac over the course of the game. With Iguodala being an inconsistent and low-volume outside shooter, Kawhi can shade off him to disrupt actions elsewhere on the floor.
- Dwight typically makes hay when he has a major size and/or athleticism advantage over his defender. That won't be the case against Chandler and Hartenstein.
- We'll lean into using Lewis as a screener to force KAT to defend in space, whether closing out to Lewis or switching onto Dame/Kawhi and getting attacked off the dribble. Lewis can also punish smaller defenders in the post if there's a switch.
Good luck roddy.
