By Josh Cohen Both Victor Oladipo and Elfrid Payton are good at evading screens, which helps them make solid defensive plays. In the play featured below, Payton avoids a pair of off-the-ball picks set by Tyson Chandler and Dirk Nowitzki. This allows Payton to step in front of an inadvertent pass by Monta Ellis, come up with a steal and lead a 2-on-1 fast break. WATCH: Payton excels when he pushes the pace. His herky-jerky, shifty movements make it difficult for defenders to project his path. In the play featured below, the Kings get lost on defense and are forced to make unprepared switches.
Sept. 9, 2015
Film Room: Developing Backcourt
