GOD SHAMMGOD ENTERS into a defensive stance, the 3-foot long padded extensions strapped to each arm serving as tools against the isolation wizardry of Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic.
They're in the middle of one-on-one work inside the Mavs' practice facility, and Shammgod is shading to the left side of Doncic's hip to prevent the superstar from launching into his signature move.
"You can't go right!" Shammgod shouts as he defends Doncic on the perimeter. "You can't shoot the step-back right!'"
Shammgod knows Doncic will take the taunt as a challenge, but the Mavs' fourth-year assistant and head of player development is merely following the scouting report.