Luka’s old school strategy that’s driving teams mad

Summary by Krater

This video examines how Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks use post-ups as an offensive weapon despite the general decline of post play in the modern NBA, concluding that Doncic's elite scoring, passing, and footwork make post-ups an effective weapon when paired with modern spacing and staggered screens.

From the video

Answers: How does Luka Doncic use post-ups effectively in the modern NBA?

• NBA post-up offense
• Luka Doncic post-up tactics
• Modern NBA offensive strategies
• Pick and roll vs post-up offense
• Gravity and defensive rotations

What it concludes

• Post-ups have declined dramatically over the last decade in the NBA as teams prioritize shooting, spacing, and pick-and-roll play.
• It is hard for teams to match the efficiency of the pick-and-roll game by running offense through the post due to passing angle limitations and defensive double teams.
• Luka Doncic is an elite scorer and passer in post-up situations who effectively exploits defensive mismatches.
• Dallas blends post-ups with modern off-ball activity like staggered screens to occupy defenses and create open shots.
• Luka Doncic leads the league in post-up points, generating a high number of points per possession on post-ups that result in a shot.
• Doncic's ability to go to work himself when cutting options fizzle out makes the post-up an effective weapon regardless of era.