For those who would like to see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDTvE5tGOTI
For the uninitiated, the time does not begin until a player has properly inbounded the ball to another player; if you hit it off the backboard, it does not become a live ball until a player touches it. I believe this would be very efficient, but risky; however, if a player is close to the basket and you’re expecting a three or a quick shot, a layup off the backboard is a great option. Obviously, the downside is a turnover, but if it has been done before, I can’t see why it’s not more common.
It’d take a high level passer to get a pass off the backboard accurately. There’s probably less than 5 nba players who can make that pass on purpose. It’s probably just Jokic. Maybe Lebron, LaMelo or Haliburton can but that’s a hard pass.
Josh Giddey is the best inbound passer in the NBA.
Oliver Miller’s contribution to basketball history
I dont think that play was planned at all.
Obviously that wasn’t the plan. Did you think Vince was just trying to get a better view?
Did you, uh, watch the play in the clip you shared?
What part of that looks replicable?