If you watched the Golden State Warriors’ 2022 playoff run closely, there was a noticeable difference to their offensive approach.
We all know who they are as an offensive unit. The motion scheme compels them to move constantly. The death of their ethos occurs when both ball and personnel stand still, inviting stagnancy and making opponents’ jobs on defense much easier. But when they manage to get a rhythm going, nearly no one can stop them.
Most of that is because of Stephen Curry, who singlehandedly changes the approach of defenses and commands extensive game-planning from opponents.