John Jablonka
@johnjablonka.bsky.social
Content Creator | I post about the Miami Heat, basketball & life. I write on my Substack(Simply Ballin) & AllUCanHeat
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John Jablonka
@johnjablonka.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Seeing as I'll be looking to be more on here, here are also all of the places & links where you can find my work
- Basketball portfolio
- Miami Heat coverage for AUCH
- Basketball substack at Simplyballin.com
- Personal substack at jjswords.substack.com
& all social media handles JohnJablonka_
- Basketball portfolio
- Miami Heat coverage for AUCH
- Basketball substack at Simplyballin.com
- Personal substack at jjswords.substack.com
& all social media handles JohnJablonka_
New🏀words! Has Tyler Herro played like an All-Star?
That's what I go through today. I made my case for Herro to be in the All-Star game. He's 1 of 5 players to average 25/5/5 per 75 possessions on at least 60% TS - Shai, Curry, Giannis, Jokic & Herro
www.simplyballin.com/p/has-tyler-...
That's what I go through today. I made my case for Herro to be in the All-Star game. He's 1 of 5 players to average 25/5/5 per 75 possessions on at least 60% TS - Shai, Curry, Giannis, Jokic & Herro
www.simplyballin.com/p/has-tyler-...
Has Tyler Herro played like an All-Star this year?
A case for Tyler Herro to make the All-Star game
www.simplyballin.com
January 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
New🏀words! Has Tyler Herro played like an All-Star?
That's what I go through today. I made my case for Herro to be in the All-Star game. He's 1 of 5 players to average 25/5/5 per 75 possessions on at least 60% TS - Shai, Curry, Giannis, Jokic & Herro
www.simplyballin.com/p/has-tyler-...
That's what I go through today. I made my case for Herro to be in the All-Star game. He's 1 of 5 players to average 25/5/5 per 75 possessions on at least 60% TS - Shai, Curry, Giannis, Jokic & Herro
www.simplyballin.com/p/has-tyler-...
New🏀words! For this week's Culture Report
- Spurs, Blazers, Bucks game thoughts
- A look at Ware averaging 22/11 in these 3 games
- Quick thoughts on Ware-Bam starting
- & how there's an overreaction to Bam & it's really not the end of the world for him
www.simplyballin.com/p/the-cultur...
- Spurs, Blazers, Bucks game thoughts
- A look at Ware averaging 22/11 in these 3 games
- Quick thoughts on Ware-Bam starting
- & how there's an overreaction to Bam & it's really not the end of the world for him
www.simplyballin.com/p/the-cultur...
The Culture Report: Ware's week & it's not the end of the world for Bam
Welcome to The Culture Report!
www.simplyballin.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
New🏀words! For this week's Culture Report
- Spurs, Blazers, Bucks game thoughts
- A look at Ware averaging 22/11 in these 3 games
- Quick thoughts on Ware-Bam starting
- & how there's an overreaction to Bam & it's really not the end of the world for him
www.simplyballin.com/p/the-cultur...
- Spurs, Blazers, Bucks game thoughts
- A look at Ware averaging 22/11 in these 3 games
- Quick thoughts on Ware-Bam starting
- & how there's an overreaction to Bam & it's really not the end of the world for him
www.simplyballin.com/p/the-cultur...
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Announcement: I'm back writing again.
Introducing The Third Apron
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Introducing The Third Apron
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Welcome to The Third Apron!
What it is, what to expect, and why you should subscribe.
yossigozlan.substack.com
December 12, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Announcement: I'm back writing again.
Introducing The Third Apron
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Introducing The Third Apron
yossigozlan.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
New🏀words! The Miami Heat's starters have a 125 ORTG, that's almost as good as the Boston Celtics
I went through the stats & film on how they've been doing that
www.simplyballin.com/p/a-deep-div...
I went through the stats & film on how they've been doing that
www.simplyballin.com/p/a-deep-div...
A Deep Dive Into the Starters' Offense
How do the Heat starters have a 125 ORTG?
www.simplyballin.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:43 PM
New🏀words! The Miami Heat's starters have a 125 ORTG, that's almost as good as the Boston Celtics
I went through the stats & film on how they've been doing that
www.simplyballin.com/p/a-deep-div...
I went through the stats & film on how they've been doing that
www.simplyballin.com/p/a-deep-div...
Here's a rough rundown of the playtype distribution with the starters on
Most common of getting pts has been a Herro as the ball handler in PNR, then Duncan
Bam & Butler in isolation/post is the next common
Most common of getting pts has been a Herro as the ball handler in PNR, then Duncan
Bam & Butler in isolation/post is the next common
December 12, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Here's a rough rundown of the playtype distribution with the starters on
Most common of getting pts has been a Herro as the ball handler in PNR, then Duncan
Bam & Butler in isolation/post is the next common
Most common of getting pts has been a Herro as the ball handler in PNR, then Duncan
Bam & Butler in isolation/post is the next common
New🏀words again! Jimmy Butler is having his most efficient season of his career. I watched all of his makes & fouls to see how he's done it
- More off-ball role with the starters
- 1.58 & 1.54pts per poss on cuts/transition
- Best PNR season
www.simplyballin.com/p/how-is-jim...
- More off-ball role with the starters
- 1.58 & 1.54pts per poss on cuts/transition
- Best PNR season
www.simplyballin.com/p/how-is-jim...
How is Jimmy Butler having the most efficient season of his career
A full breakdown of how Butler is having the most efficient season of his career
www.simplyballin.com
December 11, 2024 at 2:21 PM
New🏀words again! Jimmy Butler is having his most efficient season of his career. I watched all of his makes & fouls to see how he's done it
- More off-ball role with the starters
- 1.58 & 1.54pts per poss on cuts/transition
- Best PNR season
www.simplyballin.com/p/how-is-jim...
- More off-ball role with the starters
- 1.58 & 1.54pts per poss on cuts/transition
- Best PNR season
www.simplyballin.com/p/how-is-jim...
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🔥 THE HEAT FOUD HIS HERRO 🦸♂️
This season has seen Tyler Herro increasingly empowered ball-in-hand.
For the 1st time, the Heat's Tyler Herro is showing above-average scoring efficiency.
Let's take a look at tonight's game against the Cavs.
#MiamiHeat #HeatSky
#NBAThread ⬇️
This season has seen Tyler Herro increasingly empowered ball-in-hand.
For the 1st time, the Heat's Tyler Herro is showing above-average scoring efficiency.
Let's take a look at tonight's game against the Cavs.
#MiamiHeat #HeatSky
#NBAThread ⬇️
December 10, 2024 at 12:05 PM
🔥 THE HEAT FOUD HIS HERRO 🦸♂️
This season has seen Tyler Herro increasingly empowered ball-in-hand.
For the 1st time, the Heat's Tyler Herro is showing above-average scoring efficiency.
Let's take a look at tonight's game against the Cavs.
#MiamiHeat #HeatSky
#NBAThread ⬇️
This season has seen Tyler Herro increasingly empowered ball-in-hand.
For the 1st time, the Heat's Tyler Herro is showing above-average scoring efficiency.
Let's take a look at tonight's game against the Cavs.
#MiamiHeat #HeatSky
#NBAThread ⬇️
New🏀words! I broke down the season that Pelle Larsson is having through his smart off-ball play & defense that got him closing multiple key games
I can't wait for a random 25/5/5 game in the playoffs in an elimination game
allucanheat.com/how-miami-he...
I can't wait for a random 25/5/5 game in the playoffs in an elimination game
allucanheat.com/how-miami-he...
How the Heat found another gem in Pelle Larsson
The Miami Heat have done it again. They found another gem late in the draft that has already flashed enough to show he could be a key contributor. That is, of c
allucanheat.com
December 11, 2024 at 1:34 PM
New🏀words! I broke down the season that Pelle Larsson is having through his smart off-ball play & defense that got him closing multiple key games
I can't wait for a random 25/5/5 game in the playoffs in an elimination game
allucanheat.com/how-miami-he...
I can't wait for a random 25/5/5 game in the playoffs in an elimination game
allucanheat.com/how-miami-he...
With the Miami Heat reaching the 20 game mark. Here are their stats in each of the last 5 years
They have the 3rd best net. It's 2pts better than the year they made the 2023 run
They have the 3rd best net. It's 2pts better than the year they made the 2023 run
December 6, 2024 at 4:10 PM
With the Miami Heat reaching the 20 game mark. Here are their stats in each of the last 5 years
They have the 3rd best net. It's 2pts better than the year they made the 2023 run
They have the 3rd best net. It's 2pts better than the year they made the 2023 run
New🏀words! It's Friday, so it's Culture Report, a round up of everything you need to know about the Heat's week
- Wins vs Mavs/Hornets & Loss vs Bucks
- Adjusting to Lillard
- Countering the Mavericks
- Thoughts on Butler & Rozier
www.simplyballin.com/p/the-cultur...
- Wins vs Mavs/Hornets & Loss vs Bucks
- Adjusting to Lillard
- Countering the Mavericks
- Thoughts on Butler & Rozier
www.simplyballin.com/p/the-cultur...
The Culture Report: Taking Out Lillard, Countering Mavericks & Some Thoughts on Butler + Rozier
Welcome to The Culture Report!
www.simplyballin.com
November 29, 2024 at 2:20 PM
New🏀words! It's Friday, so it's Culture Report, a round up of everything you need to know about the Heat's week
- Wins vs Mavs/Hornets & Loss vs Bucks
- Adjusting to Lillard
- Countering the Mavericks
- Thoughts on Butler & Rozier
www.simplyballin.com/p/the-cultur...
- Wins vs Mavs/Hornets & Loss vs Bucks
- Adjusting to Lillard
- Countering the Mavericks
- Thoughts on Butler & Rozier
www.simplyballin.com/p/the-cultur...
New🏀words! I broke down how Damian Lillard was cooking early on & what was wrong with the defense
& then how the Heat adjusted in the 2nd half to take Lillard out completely & stalled their offense
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
& then how the Heat adjusted in the 2nd half to take Lillard out completely & stalled their offense
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
What's Been Heating Up: Lillard Cooking Until Spo Adjusted To Take Him Out
A breakdown of how Lillard cooked in the 1st before Spoelstra adjusting to cut off the whole Bucks offense
www.simplyballin.com
November 27, 2024 at 6:41 PM
New🏀words! I broke down how Damian Lillard was cooking early on & what was wrong with the defense
& then how the Heat adjusted in the 2nd half to take Lillard out completely & stalled their offense
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
& then how the Heat adjusted in the 2nd half to take Lillard out completely & stalled their offense
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
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New🏀words! I broke down why the Heat went 22/48 at the rim thanks to the Mavericks defense, which involved solid 1v1 defense, being early to help on drives/tags & Lively/Gafford helping off to stay in the paint
& how the Heat countered that late
www.simplyballin.com/p/how-the-ma...
& how the Heat countered that late
www.simplyballin.com/p/how-the-ma...
How the Mavericks Looked To Take away the Rim & How the Heat Countered
The Heat shot 22/48 at the rim thanks to the Mavs defense, but they countered that well to close out the game
www.simplyballin.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:09 PM
New🏀words! I broke down why the Heat went 22/48 at the rim thanks to the Mavericks defense, which involved solid 1v1 defense, being early to help on drives/tags & Lively/Gafford helping off to stay in the paint
& how the Heat countered that late
www.simplyballin.com/p/how-the-ma...
& how the Heat countered that late
www.simplyballin.com/p/how-the-ma...
New🏀words! I broke down why the Heat went 22/48 at the rim thanks to the Mavericks defense, which involved solid 1v1 defense, being early to help on drives/tags & Lively/Gafford helping off to stay in the paint
& how the Heat countered that late
www.simplyballin.com/p/how-the-ma...
& how the Heat countered that late
www.simplyballin.com/p/how-the-ma...
How the Mavericks Looked To Take away the Rim & How the Heat Countered
The Heat shot 22/48 at the rim thanks to the Mavs defense, but they countered that well to close out the game
www.simplyballin.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:09 PM
New🏀words! I broke down why the Heat went 22/48 at the rim thanks to the Mavericks defense, which involved solid 1v1 defense, being early to help on drives/tags & Lively/Gafford helping off to stay in the paint
& how the Heat countered that late
www.simplyballin.com/p/how-the-ma...
& how the Heat countered that late
www.simplyballin.com/p/how-the-ma...
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Pelle Larsson looked great last night for the Heat with 14pts/5rebs/1ast/1stl and has looked like a rotation piece out of the draft. I went over his game prior to being drafted, especially what made him such an intriguing piece to play right away
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUVa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUVa...
Making the case for Pelle Larsson - 2024 NBA Draft
YouTube video by Eurohoops Scouting
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November 25, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Pelle Larsson looked great last night for the Heat with 14pts/5rebs/1ast/1stl and has looked like a rotation piece out of the draft. I went over his game prior to being drafted, especially what made him such an intriguing piece to play right away
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUVa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUVa...
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New🏀words. A BIG Bam Adebayo breakdown. I went through everything you need to know about what's been going on & why he's had a slow start
6k words. Plenty of stats. So much film, discussion & analysis. Hope you enjoy
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
6k words. Plenty of stats. So much film, discussion & analysis. Hope you enjoy
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
What's Been Going On With Bam Adebayo Part 2: A Full Breakdown of His Season
A full breakdown of Bam Adebayo's season
www.simplyballin.com
November 24, 2024 at 3:24 PM
New🏀words. A BIG Bam Adebayo breakdown. I went through everything you need to know about what's been going on & why he's had a slow start
6k words. Plenty of stats. So much film, discussion & analysis. Hope you enjoy
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
6k words. Plenty of stats. So much film, discussion & analysis. Hope you enjoy
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
New🏀words. A BIG Bam Adebayo breakdown. I went through everything you need to know about what's been going on & why he's had a slow start
6k words. Plenty of stats. So much film, discussion & analysis. Hope you enjoy
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
6k words. Plenty of stats. So much film, discussion & analysis. Hope you enjoy
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
What's Been Going On With Bam Adebayo Part 2: A Full Breakdown of His Season
A full breakdown of Bam Adebayo's season
www.simplyballin.com
November 24, 2024 at 3:24 PM
New🏀words. A BIG Bam Adebayo breakdown. I went through everything you need to know about what's been going on & why he's had a slow start
6k words. Plenty of stats. So much film, discussion & analysis. Hope you enjoy
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
6k words. Plenty of stats. So much film, discussion & analysis. Hope you enjoy
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
Reposted by John Jablonka
The new NBA on 5RSN podcast feed is now on ApplePodcasts
Sub now.
We will be posting all non-5OTF NBA podcasts here, from current and future contributors
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Sub now.
We will be posting all non-5OTF NBA podcasts here, from current and future contributors
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The NBA on Five Reasons Sports Network
Basketball Podcast · 1 Episodes · Updated Daily
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November 23, 2024 at 7:35 PM
The new NBA on 5RSN podcast feed is now on ApplePodcasts
Sub now.
We will be posting all non-5OTF NBA podcasts here, from current and future contributors
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Sub now.
We will be posting all non-5OTF NBA podcasts here, from current and future contributors
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
New🏀words! A 2 parter where I go through why Bam Adebayo has been struggling
Part 1 t's a longer discussion going through the changes in his game & for what reasons to add context to how we got here with Bam
& part 2 will have all the film breakdowns
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
Part 1 t's a longer discussion going through the changes in his game & for what reasons to add context to how we got here with Bam
& part 2 will have all the film breakdowns
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
What's Been Going on With Bam Adebayo Part 1: A Discussion On His Game
Discussing what's been going on with Bam by looking at how we got here with his game
www.simplyballin.com
November 23, 2024 at 3:05 PM
New🏀words! A 2 parter where I go through why Bam Adebayo has been struggling
Part 1 t's a longer discussion going through the changes in his game & for what reasons to add context to how we got here with Bam
& part 2 will have all the film breakdowns
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
Part 1 t's a longer discussion going through the changes in his game & for what reasons to add context to how we got here with Bam
& part 2 will have all the film breakdowns
www.simplyballin.com/p/whats-been...
Season EPM is out, so here are the Miami Heat players
- Herro making a huge jump offensively
- Bam & Haywood carrying defensively!
- Butler a surprisingly bad defensive year
- Duncan 4th in impact
- Richardson EASILY last by an ocean size margin is insane
- Herro making a huge jump offensively
- Bam & Haywood carrying defensively!
- Butler a surprisingly bad defensive year
- Duncan 4th in impact
- Richardson EASILY last by an ocean size margin is insane
November 22, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Season EPM is out, so here are the Miami Heat players
- Herro making a huge jump offensively
- Bam & Haywood carrying defensively!
- Butler a surprisingly bad defensive year
- Duncan 4th in impact
- Richardson EASILY last by an ocean size margin is insane
- Herro making a huge jump offensively
- Bam & Haywood carrying defensively!
- Butler a surprisingly bad defensive year
- Duncan 4th in impact
- Richardson EASILY last by an ocean size margin is insane
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New: Ahead of Sixers-Nets, I talked to @lucaskaplan.bsky.social about how things are going for old friend Ben Simmons + early returns on head coach Jordi Fernández.
Then, Lucas gave a primer on BKN veterans who could be of interest to the Sixers in trades:
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-ne...
Then, Lucas gave a primer on BKN veterans who could be of interest to the Sixers in trades:
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-ne...
Previewing Sixers-Nets: Does Ben Simmons have anything left in the tank, and is Brooklyn a future trade partner?
Breaking down all things Ben Simmons and potential Sixers-Nets trades ahead of the teams' first meeting in 2024-25.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:25 PM
New: Ahead of Sixers-Nets, I talked to @lucaskaplan.bsky.social about how things are going for old friend Ben Simmons + early returns on head coach Jordi Fernández.
Then, Lucas gave a primer on BKN veterans who could be of interest to the Sixers in trades:
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-ne...
Then, Lucas gave a primer on BKN veterans who could be of interest to the Sixers in trades:
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-ne...
New🏀words! For this week's Culture Report, I go through
- How they cruised through the Pacers offensively
- How the Pacers feasted a couple of days later
- & how they stopped the 76ers
www.simplyballin.com/p/the-cultur...
- How they cruised through the Pacers offensively
- How the Pacers feasted a couple of days later
- & how they stopped the 76ers
www.simplyballin.com/p/the-cultur...
The Culture Report: Cruising Through the Pacers, Unable to Stop the Pacers & Stopping the 76ers
How the Heat had two very different games vs the same Pacers & how they didn't make Embiid's live easy
www.simplyballin.com
November 22, 2024 at 1:58 PM
New🏀words! For this week's Culture Report, I go through
- How they cruised through the Pacers offensively
- How the Pacers feasted a couple of days later
- & how they stopped the 76ers
www.simplyballin.com/p/the-cultur...
- How they cruised through the Pacers offensively
- How the Pacers feasted a couple of days later
- & how they stopped the 76ers
www.simplyballin.com/p/the-cultur...
Reposted by John Jablonka
Talked to my friend John Jablonka to preview Sixers-Heat tonight...
What is going on with Jimmy Butler and the Heat, and is a breakup coming?
How have the Heat looked in the aftermath of the Kyle Lowry-for-Terry Rozier trade?
Is Miami's run finally ending?
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-he...
What is going on with Jimmy Butler and the Heat, and is a breakup coming?
How have the Heat looked in the aftermath of the Kyle Lowry-for-Terry Rozier trade?
Is Miami's run finally ending?
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-he...
Sixers-Heat preview: Is a Jimmy Butler trade coming?
Is Jimmy Butler going to depart Miami soon, and how have the Heat responded to losing Kyle Lowry? Learning about that and more ahead of Heat-Sixers on Monday night.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 18, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Talked to my friend John Jablonka to preview Sixers-Heat tonight...
What is going on with Jimmy Butler and the Heat, and is a breakup coming?
How have the Heat looked in the aftermath of the Kyle Lowry-for-Terry Rozier trade?
Is Miami's run finally ending?
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-he...
What is going on with Jimmy Butler and the Heat, and is a breakup coming?
How have the Heat looked in the aftermath of the Kyle Lowry-for-Terry Rozier trade?
Is Miami's run finally ending?
www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-he...
Reposted by John Jablonka
November 18, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Seeing as I'll be looking to be more on here, here are also all of the places & links where you can find my work
- Basketball portfolio
- Miami Heat coverage for AUCH
- Basketball substack at Simplyballin.com
- Personal substack at jjswords.substack.com
& all social media handles JohnJablonka_
- Basketball portfolio
- Miami Heat coverage for AUCH
- Basketball substack at Simplyballin.com
- Personal substack at jjswords.substack.com
& all social media handles JohnJablonka_
November 15, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Seeing as I'll be looking to be more on here, here are also all of the places & links where you can find my work
- Basketball portfolio
- Miami Heat coverage for AUCH
- Basketball substack at Simplyballin.com
- Personal substack at jjswords.substack.com
& all social media handles JohnJablonka_
- Basketball portfolio
- Miami Heat coverage for AUCH
- Basketball substack at Simplyballin.com
- Personal substack at jjswords.substack.com
& all social media handles JohnJablonka_