The Denver Nuggets have made a “big change” to their pick and roll defense, according to head coach Michael Malone. The changes were immediately evident in their first televised game, even leading one blowhard to shout into the ether that is basketball twitter, “what the heck is Denver doing?”
Before we get into the weeds of the scheme change, it’s important to first look at why the team is changing their scheme. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone had this to say about Denver’s defense last season and the biggest point of emphasis this season:
“Last year overall, (the Nuggets were) 27th in three-point defense allowed, 30th in slot 3-point percentage allowed.