This article has been provided by J.P. Clark, LA Cippers Assistant Skill Development Coach “I don’t want to be any good.” “I am not interested in becoming the best I can become.” “I want to be mediocre.” Have you ever heard any of the above statements spoken from an aspiring...
LA Clippers Executive Kevin Eastman details many of his personal philosophies and shares 17 “Hard to Guard” actions that puts any defensive system in a bind. 4 SUCCESS FACTORS YOU CAN CONTROL Focus Enthusiasm Energy Effort 6 MAIN AREAS OF HARD TO GUARD ACTIONS Simultaneous Actions Multiple Actions Boomerang Actions (see diagram for example) Quick...
LA Clippers assistant coach Lawrence Frank goes in-depth with his offensive and defensive musts that his teams’ live by. 5 DEFENSIVE MUSTS Sprint back and set defense Shrink the Floor - Protect the Paint Closeout hard and Contest Play aggressive defense without needless fouls Block out and Gang rebound ...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) snuck in a quick interview in Las Vegas with the V.P. of Basketball Operations for the Los Angeles Clippers, Kevin Eastman. Coach Eastman dropped some serious knowledge...
In this episode of the Hardwood Hustle Basketball Podcast, Alan Stein (Stronger Team) and Adam Bradley (Ball Hogs Radio) discuss why racism is still (unfortunately) very prevalent in basketball (and society). This topic was sparked by the infamous racial comments of LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Listen...