The Wizards' Jared Dudley tries to defend the Kings' DeMarcus Cousins as Washington goes "small". Brad Mills-USA Today Sports
The Warriors won it all last year, often turning to a small lineup. Now NBA teams are following suit. What does this mean for the future of the NBA?
Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens hasn’t been able to play much small ball this season. He has to utilize the players that he has, and with five rotation-quality big men on his roster, he predominantly plays a traditional lineup. When talking to reporters before a November matchup, he seemed jealous of Frank Vogel’s ability to play small ball with his Indiana Pacers team.