The Star · Jan 23, 2019
Toronto Raptors try to stay on pace
The need for speed in the NBA is as pressing as it ever been in Danny Green’s 10 years in the league.
When Green broke into the professional game as a 22-year-old in 2009, more teams tried to slow things down and play inside. Today, going full throttle is becoming more common.
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, centre, drives between Indiana Pacers guard Cory Joseph and guard Tyreke Evan on Jan. 6. The teams have a rematch at Indiana on Wednesday.“Every team now is trying to get up and down and play small ball and be more perimeter-oriented,” Green said. “I think the speed of the game is definitely maximized, there’s more up-and-down possessions than there were in the past, probably.”