Jaden and NAW's defense on Booker is the key to the series imo. Booker sets up and initiates the Suns's offense. Trapping him mucks up their ball movement, shuts down the Suns system and forces KD to iso. Since Jaden is on Booker the most, he might be the x-factor too
What I love about the Minnesota Timberwolves role players is that you never know which bench player will cook the opposing team. It could be Naz, Alexander Walker or McDaniels
And dont forget slomo! I also think getting monte Morris was a great move. This team is deep and scary, too bad they are on the nuggets side of the bracket
@@maartenvz the whole point of this team is to play the nuggets. I’m not being hyperbolic, that’s literally the point. So, it don’t matter what round as long as we get a series cuz all ball fans deserve that series.
They have such amazing depth on this team. KAT going down a while back and letting Naz step in and get into this groove with the starters at the end of the season could be a blessing for the Wolves right now. Such a good team.
This is also why wolves fan know it's a make or break playoff run for KAT. We're willing to run with Naz as our starting PF if KAT can't get it together, and we're happy to trade KAT for pieces to build around these two.
I was a Wolves fan since the Garnett era, and I haven't watched the NBA in years because of their management ineptitude. Now, though, we finally have something to care about since KLove left and I'm glad for it.
Was taught my whole life this was traveling. Once the pivot foot leaves the ground touching the floor again with ball still in possession results in a travel. If a player were to catch a pass and instead of using his dribble he pivoted around then “stepped through” he would be called for traveling every time. Is the difference if you don’t have the ability to dribble your then aloud a step through? Real ? not crying like a baby. The game has changed so much throughout the years. I mean they’re using instant replay to upgrade tiktac fouls into flagrants for Christ sakes.
@@mattbright9885 You are right, if his pivot were to come back down before the shot it is a travel, but the ball leaves his hands before his pivot foot comes back down, so it isn't a travel.
@@nicholaskramer7783 im sorry can you please explain in greater detail? once the pivot foot leaves the ground you can’t touch the ground again or it’s a travel….yes or no? His pivot foot comes off the ground at the same time his right foot is touching the floor on the step through. Your saying it all has to do with the pivot foot touching the floor not the other foot yes? It’s very confusing. To take a step without dribbling is traveling but apparently you can take 1step when you have no dribble and 2steps when it’s off the dribble.
@@mattbright9885 The rule is as follows. " If a player, with the ball in his possession, raises his pivot foot off the floor, he must pass or shoot before his pivot foot returns to the floor. If he drops the ball while in the air, he may not be the first to touch the ball." When Ant raises his pivot foot he is allowed to take a shot, pass the ball or take a time out to prevent traveling per the rules. His choice was to jump off his opposite leg while keeping his pivot still in the air. Since his pivot foot does not touch ground again before the shot, it is not traveling.
Naz Reid for 6MoTY. I know Monk has a very good case as well, honestly i'm happy they are getting their recognition. Altho I think it's easier for guards / non big men to win the award. Going back to 2000 there has been only 3 PF's that have won 6MoTY along with one SF. The other 20 winners? All guards.
I didnt expect Coach to be yet another guy who misreads KATs game, but it seems like everyonejust wants to pile on,. "Forces an awkward look..." the shot was awkward cuz he was mauled and as is typical didn’t get a call. Naz is great, obvi, but KAT is a good passer and can absolutely make the play Reid did in the video. He has some bad turnovers at times, but KAT is a skilled and willing passer.
@@maxmeier532 This guy comes to a complete stop, pivots takes a full step while lifting the pivot foot off the ground then shoots. I never saw Jordan, Kobe, Dr.J, Moses Malone, Ewing or anyone else take a full step after a pivot.
@@buzzerbeater3350 His pivot never touches the court before the basketball is out of his hands, that is definitely allowed in the rule book. Section XIII d. If a player, with the ball in his possession, raises his pivot foot off the floor, he must pass or shoot before his pivot foot returns to the floor. If he drops the ball while in the air, he may not be the first to touch the ball.
Hey Coach! What do you think about how comfortable the Wolves are with conceding Gobert switches to the Suns Big 3? Does it look sustainable to keep the Suns offense out of whack or are there things to exploit?
I imagine we’ll see more plays like Booker had where after 3 moves he got by him for a layup. But it seems like finch will let that happen a little bit with hopes there’s a trade off in their favor
Suns were always pretenders this season, especially with three really good teams at the top in the West. Pelicans make it interesting but combined I think Lakers, Suns, and Pelicans win three, maybe four games, none of them win more than two and it will be the Pels if that happens.
@@hayothebigtoe Beal should have been in position to steal the ball. The ball handler had nowhere to go. If Beal had read what was going on and gotten back in position he could've had a steal.
I’ve coached for decades, was a head coach at a big high school, and you are laughably wrong about me and Ant. I’ve been the one guy consistently saying he’s going to be an MVP for two years nown
Ant absolutely travelled on the pivot foot shuffle. He lifts his right foot up and places it down again after establishing it as a pivot on picking up his dribble, as well as sliding his heel just prior to the step through. The fact that Coach Nick says "basically" at the EXACT point that he clearly travels is ironic and hilarious (7:40). ALSO... IT SHOULD NOT BE CALLED, unless you start to call the aggregious carrying violations that the refs let go. I'm all for calling BOTH instances, and adhering to the rules as written - but let's start not start with the small stuff. Crack down on the big stuff, the rock-the-ball-to-sleep-and-sing-it-a-lullaby-in-the-middle-of-a-dribble carries. In the context of this game, in this league, this violation was such a small example that I'm fine with it not being called - especially given how much the refs weren't calling obvious shooting fouls. That doesn't mean that it wasn't a clear travelling violation, however, and I'd be curious to see what Sir Ronnie of Nunn's take would be. Edit: After watching 7:40 again, I was wrong. It's still a travel, but because Ant actually establishes his LEFT foot as his pivot after ending his dribble. He picks up his right foot while his left is grounded after taking the ball in two hands, then puts it down and moves his left foot. Again: Still a travel Again: Absolutely fine with it not being called given the context of this game's no-calls, and this league in general.
It’s definitely not a clear traveling violation, and I’ve asked some refs they all agree. He pivots from toe to heel which is legal, foot stayed anchored to the ground
Naz Reid would be starting on 90% of teams . Its always a blessing when you got that type of talent coming off the bench
Also a good rapper.
Thank you coach for giving naz his flowers he’s a key component in the timberwolves success 💯
He’s such an X factor it’s crazy
@@bballbreakdownin this series this NAW is just as impactful but Naz Reid is such a stud
@@Oreosaysgo yea need that guard defender in naw
naz just looks so much more in shape than he used too, it a crazy transformation to where he had been
i feel like the real x-factor of the wolves is nickeil alexander-walker
Could pick a lot of guys as an x factor. Wolves have got guys!
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Jaden and NAW's defense on Booker is the key to the series imo. Booker sets up and initiates the Suns's offense. Trapping him mucks up their ball movement, shuts down the Suns system and forces KD to iso. Since Jaden is on Booker the most, he might be the x-factor too
That’s interesting
@1:15 had me checking my discord lol
same
What I love about the Minnesota Timberwolves role players is that you never know which bench player will cook the opposing team. It could be Naz, Alexander Walker or McDaniels
McDaniels is a starter...
And dont forget slomo! I also think getting monte Morris was a great move. This team is deep and scary, too bad they are on the nuggets side of the bracket
Nah McDaniels a starter. It’s NAW/NAZ/Slow Mo/Tay/The Bosnian Bullet
@@maartenvz the whole point of this team is to play the nuggets. I’m not being hyperbolic, that’s literally the point. So, it don’t matter what round as long as we get a series cuz all ball fans deserve that series.
Naz RIEEED
NAAAZ REEEEEEEIIIIID
100% - Naz’s toughness, defence and ability to shoot and drive while guarding 3 - 5! Amazing and underrated player.
Exactly!! It’s unfair
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Reid isn’t just a BUCKET, he’s a smart versatile big bucket 🔥 I’m a fan
Absolutely!!
He’s been nice for a few years now.
They have such amazing depth on this team. KAT going down a while back and letting Naz step in and get into this groove with the starters at the end of the season could be a blessing for the Wolves right now. Such a good team.
This is also why wolves fan know it's a make or break playoff run for KAT. We're willing to run with Naz as our starting PF if KAT can't get it together, and we're happy to trade KAT for pieces to build around these two.
I was a Wolves fan since the Garnett era, and I haven't watched the NBA in years because of their management ineptitude. Now, though, we finally have something to care about since KLove left and I'm glad for it.
Yeah!! It’s great to see
bballbreakdown video on the big jelly? I’m here for it. let’s go wolves!!!!
Two words! 🗣️🗣️
He's the Governor of Minnesota!
Naz is a true hooper
discord notif at 1:15 ??
I thought my notification settings were busted haha
lol. Crapanola!!
thanks for making clear that Edwards 7:18 is NOT a travel. Over a heatcheck there are a lot of babies crying how this was a travel.
Was taught my whole life this was traveling. Once the pivot foot leaves the ground touching the floor again with ball still in possession results in a travel. If a player were to catch a pass and instead of using his dribble he pivoted around then “stepped through” he would be called for traveling every time. Is the difference if you don’t have the ability to dribble your then aloud a step through? Real ? not crying like a baby. The game has changed so much throughout the years. I mean they’re using instant replay to upgrade tiktac fouls into flagrants for Christ sakes.
@@mattbright9885learn the rules
@@mattbright9885 You are right, if his pivot were to come back down before the shot it is a travel, but the ball leaves his hands before his pivot foot comes back down, so it isn't a travel.
@@nicholaskramer7783 im sorry can you please explain in greater detail? once the pivot foot leaves the ground you can’t touch the ground again or it’s a travel….yes or no? His pivot foot comes off the ground at the same time his right foot is touching the floor on the step through. Your saying it all has to do with the pivot foot touching the floor not the other foot yes? It’s very confusing. To take a step without dribbling is traveling but apparently you can take 1step when you have no dribble and 2steps when it’s off the dribble.
@@mattbright9885 The rule is as follows.
" If a player, with the ball in his possession, raises his pivot foot off the floor, he must pass or shoot before his pivot foot returns to the floor. If he drops the ball while in the air, he may not be the first to touch the ball."
When Ant raises his pivot foot he is allowed to take a shot, pass the ball or take a time out to prevent traveling per the rules. His choice was to jump off his opposite leg while keeping his pivot still in the air. Since his pivot foot does not touch ground again before the shot, it is not traveling.
naz reid so tuff
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Coach, I haven’t heard you shaking your head in a very long time….
Big guard
I think its Alexander-Walker
It is, he is a key on both sides this series
@@zeezus890 hes like a mix of conley and mcdaniels
I think that's what so great about this Wolves team. You could pick several guys to put in this situation.
Alternate title: Anthony Edwards’ secret weapon
lol I actually had that title on my list!!
Coach, do you think Reid could seamlessly replace KAT?
Whispers: yeah,
Coach Nick making me crazy with the discord notifications thinking I'm getting pinged
Aw man… I forgot to cut that one out somehow
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Manscaped has changed my life.
Naz Reid for 6MoTY. I know Monk has a very good case as well, honestly i'm happy they are getting their recognition. Altho I think it's easier for guards / non big men to win the award. Going back to 2000 there has been only 3 PF's that have won 6MoTY along with one SF. The other 20 winners? All guards.
Naz Reid for president
6:28 The fact that Ant didn't trip on KD's (accidental) left leg sweep, and it had zero effect on his shot...😮
The Suns don't have solid individual defenders... Its just offensive players who don't compete enough on the other end.
I didnt expect Coach to be yet another guy who misreads KATs game, but it seems like everyonejust wants to pile on,. "Forces an awkward look..." the shot was awkward cuz he was mauled and as is typical didn’t get a call. Naz is great, obvi, but KAT is a good passer and can absolutely make the play Reid did in the video. He has some bad turnovers at times, but KAT is a skilled and willing passer.
You should discuss about the x factor of each playoff team
Great idea
I don’t think Suns have gone through enough fire together to overcome this 0-2 deficit.
Naz Reid WELL DESERVED 💯
Edwards is the reason why Wolves have a 56-26.
Aight man…
Don't trim...just let it grow guys.
You gotta trim
Didn’t need to wait for the road to get to 2-0
In this series, NAW is the X1, Naz is the X2.
Not sure if toe to heel is legal in Fiba, you could tie to heal your size 20s for dunks
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker doesn’t compliment each other’s game this is basically the same when Kd had Westbrook 😮
7:25 If that move is legal, there is no way to defend any one.
It’s the same rule that allows for a regular layup, and it’s been legal for 70 years
@@bballbreakdown I'm not referring to him using the toe or heel of his pivot foot. I'm referring to what he does AFTER the pivot.
@@buzzerbeater3350 what does he do after the pivot according to you?
@@maxmeier532 This guy comes to a complete stop, pivots takes a full step while lifting the pivot foot off the ground then shoots. I never saw Jordan, Kobe, Dr.J, Moses Malone, Ewing or anyone else take a full step after a pivot.
@@buzzerbeater3350 His pivot never touches the court before the basketball is out of his hands, that is definitely allowed in the rule book.
Section XIII
d. If a player, with the ball in his possession, raises his pivot foot off the floor, he must pass or shoot before his pivot foot returns to the floor. If he drops the ball while in the air, he may not be the first to touch the ball.
I do hope Naz Reid wins 6MOY. His PPG numbers don't tell the big impact that he brings to the team's success.
Naz can easily replace Towns in the starting 5. Imagine the haul they could get for Kat…
JERSEY STAND UP.
It made me switch windows
Hey Coach! What do you think about how comfortable the Wolves are with conceding Gobert switches to the Suns Big 3? Does it look sustainable to keep the Suns offense out of whack or are there things to exploit?
I imagine we’ll see more plays like Booker had where after 3 moves he got by him for a layup. But it seems like finch will let that happen a little bit with hopes there’s a trade off in their favor
Naaaaaaaaz Reeeeeeeid!!!
Naz 'naz reid' Reid
Nasty Naz
BIG JELLY🍇🍇🍇
Are you going to be "BreakingDown" a few playoff games?
Hello
Suns were always pretenders this season, especially with three really good teams at the top in the West. Pelicans make it interesting but combined I think Lakers, Suns, and Pelicans win three, maybe four games, none of them win more than two and it will be the Pels if that happens.
Naz Reid future president of the United States of America.
Kids if you do that you will be called for travel.
Turnovers have been the key for the Twolves. Exposing the ball handler. Kids, this is what happens when you don't have a true point guard.
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stop putting discord sounds in the videos lmao 1:15
Two words
Wolves on 5...
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3:26 That should've been a steal for Beal.
He wasn’t getting that
@@hayothebigtoe Beal should have been in position to steal the ball. The ball handler had nowhere to go. If Beal had read what was going on and gotten back in position he could've had a steal.
100 percent a travel. Just exploiting the wording now everyone does it..its a walk
low yo volune
Eric Gordon is still in the league getting minutes in the playoffs? How have I became such a casual smh
The way he played, suns wish he hadn’t played lolz
The 4th best player on any team is what really wins championships in the NBA
I always thought it was 3rd
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Who did you actually coach to become coach nick ? U still a Ant hater btw
I’ve coached for decades, was a head coach at a big high school, and you are laughably wrong about me and Ant. I’ve been the one guy consistently saying he’s going to be an MVP for two years nown
@@bballbreakdowni can respect u answered my question .
Do you have a discord ? I want some people to watch these games with .
Naz Reid is a good backup defender of Rudy
Ant absolutely travelled on the pivot foot shuffle. He lifts his right foot up and places it down again after establishing it as a pivot on picking up his dribble, as well as sliding his heel just prior to the step through. The fact that Coach Nick says "basically" at the EXACT point that he clearly travels is ironic and hilarious (7:40). ALSO... IT SHOULD NOT BE CALLED, unless you start to call the aggregious carrying violations that the refs let go. I'm all for calling BOTH instances, and adhering to the rules as written - but let's start not start with the small stuff. Crack down on the big stuff, the rock-the-ball-to-sleep-and-sing-it-a-lullaby-in-the-middle-of-a-dribble carries. In the context of this game, in this league, this violation was such a small example that I'm fine with it not being called - especially given how much the refs weren't calling obvious shooting fouls.
That doesn't mean that it wasn't a clear travelling violation, however, and I'd be curious to see what Sir Ronnie of Nunn's take would be.
Edit: After watching 7:40 again, I was wrong. It's still a travel, but because Ant actually establishes his LEFT foot as his pivot after ending his dribble. He picks up his right foot while his left is grounded after taking the ball in two hands, then puts it down and moves his left foot.
Again: Still a travel
Again: Absolutely fine with it not being called given the context of this game's no-calls, and this league in general.
It’s definitely not a clear traveling violation, and I’ve asked some refs they all agree. He pivots from toe to heel which is legal, foot stayed anchored to the ground
@@bballbreakdown First of all, ❤ to you coach!
2nd, what do you call 7:41? Are you saying he stayed grounded with the foot making that quick motion?
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