NBA basketball is breathtaking, fascinating, and when played by greats like Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant, or LeBron James, truly an unforgettable sight. That said, your average NBA game can be hard to follow for the less-initiated trying to penetrate its mysteries. Most folks know a pick and roll on sight and have a vague idea that it’s supposed to create an open shot, but the basic principles behind even simple plays seem like magic. No fear! As a reader demonstrates today, when you’re puzzled, you can always come to the Blazer’s Edge Mailbag for help.