Recently, the NBA had illustrated its rules with a sequence from the Dallas bench, which this season has become accustomed to fidgeting in all directions… and especially to enter the field at the slightest opportunity.
See below for Part 2 of the latest video regarding the 2021-22 Points of Education (narrated by SVP, Head of Referee Development & Training Monty McCutchen), which provides examples and guidance regarding Freedom of Movement and Respect for the Game: pic.twitter.com/C4hA4cM7sW
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ESPN had just dedicated a portrait to Theo Pinson, who has hardly played all season but who sets the mood from the touchline.
“We probably talk more bullshit than we do coaching”explains the former Net. “We just try to do everything we can to help our teammates. We just want to give ourselves an advantage. We cause a problem for the other team, at least mentally. No other team does that. »
There are several restless benches in the NBA but the Mavericks have indeed taken the effect the furthest.
“We’re probably a bit too much on the court from time to time, but we channeled it compared to the regular season”continue Theo Pinson. “We watch each other a lot more than in the regular season”.
Not enough since the Great League has just announced that Dallas should pay $25,000 following the attitude of its bench during Game 2 of the conference semi-final against Phoenix.
However, Luka Doncic ensures that the activity of the substitutes, who enter the field as soon as they can, is a key element of the success of the Mavericks season.
“Theo is the best mood maker, the best culture guard, whatever you want to call it, in the NBA”explains Spencer Dinwiddie. “I’ve been in the NBA for eight years. I’ve been in, what, five teams or something – Theo is the best teammate I’ve had. I would take him on any team. The mood is instantly lighter with him. It’s immediately better. You are going through hard times, he will make you laugh. You are going through good times, it will make you feel even better. »
