Iztok Franko
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Among other things I also wrote about Jaxson Hayes as the unsung hero...playing a key role at Lakers collectively stopping Zubac.
And as a playmaker in 4-on-3 in the 4th quarter👇
And as a playmaker in 4-on-3 in the 4th quarter👇
November 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Among other things I also wrote about Jaxson Hayes as the unsung hero...playing a key role at Lakers collectively stopping Zubac.
And as a playmaker in 4-on-3 in the 4th quarter👇
And as a playmaker in 4-on-3 in the 4th quarter👇
New Lakers–Blazers observations just dispatched to mailboxes.
Wrote about a culture-setting win,Nick Smith Jr., Ayton’s 29/10/3 revenge, finding space behind Blazers press, Bronny’s playmaking. And another Marcus Smart loose-ball dive that inspired Jake LaRavia to do the same👇
Wrote about a culture-setting win,Nick Smith Jr., Ayton’s 29/10/3 revenge, finding space behind Blazers press, Bronny’s playmaking. And another Marcus Smart loose-ball dive that inspired Jake LaRavia to do the same👇
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
New Lakers–Blazers observations just dispatched to mailboxes.
Wrote about a culture-setting win,Nick Smith Jr., Ayton’s 29/10/3 revenge, finding space behind Blazers press, Bronny’s playmaking. And another Marcus Smart loose-ball dive that inspired Jake LaRavia to do the same👇
Wrote about a culture-setting win,Nick Smith Jr., Ayton’s 29/10/3 revenge, finding space behind Blazers press, Bronny’s playmaking. And another Marcus Smart loose-ball dive that inspired Jake LaRavia to do the same👇
New Lakers–Heat observations just dispatched to mailboxes.
I wrote how Jake LaRavia keeps proving that running, cutting, and constant motion are skills...intuition, feel and a motor that never stops.
I wrote how Jake LaRavia keeps proving that running, cutting, and constant motion are skills...intuition, feel and a motor that never stops.
November 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
New Lakers–Heat observations just dispatched to mailboxes.
I wrote how Jake LaRavia keeps proving that running, cutting, and constant motion are skills...intuition, feel and a motor that never stops.
I wrote how Jake LaRavia keeps proving that running, cutting, and constant motion are skills...intuition, feel and a motor that never stops.
Lakers–Grizzlies observations dispatched to mailboxes. Link and quick notes in the first comment.
Among many positives & improving vibes I wrote about this play by Marcus Smart that changed the game and set the bar for the Lakers’ effort after JJ challenged them at halftime👇
Among many positives & improving vibes I wrote about this play by Marcus Smart that changed the game and set the bar for the Lakers’ effort after JJ challenged them at halftime👇
November 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Lakers–Grizzlies observations dispatched to mailboxes. Link and quick notes in the first comment.
Among many positives & improving vibes I wrote about this play by Marcus Smart that changed the game and set the bar for the Lakers’ effort after JJ challenged them at halftime👇
Among many positives & improving vibes I wrote about this play by Marcus Smart that changed the game and set the bar for the Lakers’ effort after JJ challenged them at halftime👇
The look on Luka’s new teammates when he is making horse shots in the middle of the game
March 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The look on Luka’s new teammates when he is making horse shots in the middle of the game
With no Jokić, no Murray the Nuggets started with wing heavy, switch D vs Luka with Braun, Gordon, Watson, MPJ to make it harder for him to score.
Luka scoring on drives in ISOs vs most early + making his step-back 3 forced Malone to send doubles & traps after just 4 minutes.
Luka scoring on drives in ISOs vs most early + making his step-back 3 forced Malone to send doubles & traps after just 4 minutes.
March 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
With no Jokić, no Murray the Nuggets started with wing heavy, switch D vs Luka with Braun, Gordon, Watson, MPJ to make it harder for him to score.
Luka scoring on drives in ISOs vs most early + making his step-back 3 forced Malone to send doubles & traps after just 4 minutes.
Luka scoring on drives in ISOs vs most early + making his step-back 3 forced Malone to send doubles & traps after just 4 minutes.
Luka talked about JJ Redick today...how his mind and how he sees basketball is amazing.
He specifically mentioned these two ATO plays and the lob they got out of their Horns Chin Rip Away action. Although I would say that his deliveries had something to do with it ;)
He specifically mentioned these two ATO plays and the lob they got out of their Horns Chin Rip Away action. Although I would say that his deliveries had something to do with it ;)
March 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Luka talked about JJ Redick today...how his mind and how he sees basketball is amazing.
He specifically mentioned these two ATO plays and the lob they got out of their Horns Chin Rip Away action. Although I would say that his deliveries had something to do with it ;)
He specifically mentioned these two ATO plays and the lob they got out of their Horns Chin Rip Away action. Although I would say that his deliveries had something to do with it ;)
So these 5 plays happened in last couple of games. Only 1, the first was called a foul...
March 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
So these 5 plays happened in last couple of games. Only 1, the first was called a foul...
A thread 🧵from my digginbasketball deep-dive into Mavericks turnover problems, growing pains with more freedom & democratised offense.
Last night Mavs started great, built 10 pts lead then committed 8 turnovers. Here's halftime coaching report saying they should slow down 👇
Last night Mavs started great, built 10 pts lead then committed 8 turnovers. Here's halftime coaching report saying they should slow down 👇
February 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
A thread 🧵from my digginbasketball deep-dive into Mavericks turnover problems, growing pains with more freedom & democratised offense.
Last night Mavs started great, built 10 pts lead then committed 8 turnovers. Here's halftime coaching report saying they should slow down 👇
Last night Mavs started great, built 10 pts lead then committed 8 turnovers. Here's halftime coaching report saying they should slow down 👇
Another example of Kyrie's leadership and unselfishness...passes up an open 3 for an open shot for Jaden Hardy who has been struggling until this point missing previous two.
Hardy missed, but seen the confidence teammates shown in him...makes his next 2.
Hardy missed, but seen the confidence teammates shown in him...makes his next 2.
January 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Another example of Kyrie's leadership and unselfishness...passes up an open 3 for an open shot for Jaden Hardy who has been struggling until this point missing previous two.
Hardy missed, but seen the confidence teammates shown in him...makes his next 2.
Hardy missed, but seen the confidence teammates shown in him...makes his next 2.