One of the most frustrating aspects of the last few years of Phoenix Suns basketball was an apparent lack of off-the-ball movement on offense. Generally a ball-handler would look to isolate, everyone else would stand around, and unless there was a play literally drawn up, motion would stop.
Or so it seemed.
When I set out to write this post, it was based on Monty Williams‘ comments in his introductory press conference that he wanted to adopt part of what the San Antonio Spurs do on offense with constant movement, wearing down their opponents.
I absolutely love that idea, and his full quote on the matter was as follows:
“One of the things I did learn in San Antonio was that they’ve got a wear down affect.