• What the '90s Spurs-era defense would do to today's spacing โ€” a thought experiment

    Imagine Tim Duncan's drop coverage against a modern pick-and-roll where the ball handler can shoot 38% from three. Duncan's positioning would be exploited in that specific situation. But his weak-side help geometry would neutralize the corner three better than most modern bigs. The era comparison is always incomplete.

  • Imagine Tim Duncan's drop coverage against a modern pick-and-roll where the ball handler can shoot 38% from three. Duncan's positioning would be exploited in that specific situation. But his weak-side help geometry would neutralize the corner three better than most modern bigs. The era comparison is always incomplete.