The Golden State Warriors Offense: Then (Meh) And Now (WOW)

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Coach Nick compared and contrasted last year's Warriors offense under Mark Jackson with what Steve Kerr is doing now. With Steph Curry attacking off ball much more, they are poised to jump into the elite category.
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[@THENBASTORYTELLER]

UUUUHHHHH - You dropped this video only after a few games in 2014 right?. Because I am amazed that you totally called it. Nobody was calling it that early. You and Mychal Thompson (klays dad), the only people I ever heard say the warriors could win it all in 2014. Mychal said it was championship or bust that year, and he sounded nuts. Good lord man, you must really be good at this. I just assumed you knew what you were talking about most of the time. You should go back and make a "Brag" video showing all the times you got stuff completely right. The TV talking heads never go back to all their old provocations, cause they would get exposed. You, on the other hand, i think you would have a pretty good record of predicting the types of things that unfold each year.

[@msemper22]

Them and Ethan sherwood Strauss formerly of ESPN called it too. Amazing really. It came out of nowhere

[@srimar98]

he made this based on the preseason

[@bullettomy7thheart]

yeah this guy has been SPOT ON on many things. pretty impressive actually

[@alexrobinson7127]

he made this based on the SUMMER LEAGUE, when coach kerr coached them that summer

[@dunmatta2670]

I see this video on my home page from time to time and enjoy coming back to it. What got me into this channel was his breakdown of the Warriors/Lakers game when Kobe tore his achilles. That video humbled me a lot because that game was full of so much bs but i will always remember coach's words, "you gotta play through all that". Took that to heart. Coach Nick has a lot of good wisdom and he has been right on most things. Still not on the Harrison Barnes bandwagon though he's a good guy, I don't think he'll pan out to be what Coach envisions.

[@jmba24]

Who’s here from How Steph Curry became STEPH CURRY

[@vms8166]

IN ALL CAPS

[@JC4.80]

Yep

[@jakerose5197]

Fufufj

[@vinceluigiblanco9491]

thanks to brilliance of steve kerr, he molded steph to become the greatest offball player of all time

[@tormentor91]

"instant title contention" you were one of the few people who realised how good they would become with Kerr. It's really funny wathing this almost three years later.

[@IWantToMature85]

tormentor91 Kerr can’t coach. Jackson made this team.

[@justinebautista1383]

Zechariah Cameron says no one ever

[@bboywolf]

@@IWantToMature85 how dumb must you be

[@SoloPerICommenti]

Actually he somewhat called it sooner than in this video, check his other one about that summer league

[@brandan2468]

@@IWantToMature85 such an idiot. Kerr changed the team and got to the finals lol. No defending that

[@blackmayb3]

funny how mark jackson played with reggie miller and didn't have steph and klay coming screens 100% of the time like reggie

[@noahgolan603]

And coach didn't know how right he was.

[@gmony1552]

This has become my favorite video to show how Steve Kerr was such a difference-maker to idiotic Mark Jackson fans.

[@IWantToMature85]

Garrett Henze kerr is a puppet. Look at what brown and walton did, kerr's system didn't win those games. The players are that good. Jackson took a lottery team to six games against a spurs team that should have won it all. Then, seven against a better clips team. It takes time and they were on their way.

[@surgekustoms]

Zechariah Cameron dam denial you ugly

[@ChiRoseOne]

Zechariah Cameron Yes because Luke Walton is lighting the world on fire with his coaching.

[@jimmyfuckthechainofcommand4332]

Garrett Henze But it was Kerr who developed the system. Them dudes just took over. You pretending like Kerr hadn't been coaching that team for like 2 and 3 damn years before the respective runs by Walton and Brown. He ain't a puppet.

[@edwinfcapidos]

Wow. Kerr might be out those days but the system is still his and what the Warriors are running.

[@ThompsonRobinJr]

Coach Nick is a prophet. Warriors are in the Finals now. lol

[@sunike07]

Steve Kerr played under coach Greg Pop and Phil Jackson, utilizing what he learned from playing under both legendary coaches with some really good players could mean a 2peat haha

[@taylorswiftreal8839]

That's unreal!

[@TheRealBruceLouis]

10 months ago from this reply, u said they could repeat. well look at wat we got here now. they are pretty much gonna 2peat. and if okc cant stop them next year, its very highly possible theyll 3 peat

[@sunike07]

I did went to Warriors open practice last season and Coach Kerr even said that he likes to take plays from very good teams such as the Spurs and the Jazz when he used to play against them. The whole idea is so that we wouldn't need to rely on only Curry and Thompson to drop big numbers night in and night out, it clearly worked very well since Draymond, Barnes and even Iggy can all drop 20 points a piece let alone the bench. Have you even noticed most of the games last season and this season Warriors usually score more than a 100 points as final scores? It is unreal!!! lol

[@DavidLee-vp3nr]

well they didn't 2peat.. king james put an end to that.

[@TheRealBruceLouis]

John cage well how things change in a matter of a few days lol

[@SniffyPoo]

to be fair, Mark Jackson didnt draw up any of those plays, he was just there to comment on his players' toughness and grit

[@albertmoreno6408]

SniffyPoo he’s like a British soccer coach who knows know strategy except toughness and giving it all you got.

[@ninerempire3398]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nicolasmartinez795]

“If they get enough breaks, they could make it to the NBA Finals” I mean wow. Literally exactly what happened. They had breaks and made it.

[@Delaretro_]

Lol coach predicted this in the preseason holy sh*t

[@IWantToMature85]

Kerr is using Jackson’s team

[@garfieldarbackle3363]

@@IWantToMature85 DELUSIONAL

[@somerandomguy84]

You called this so hard

[@bballbreakdown]

+Nikhil Krishna 👍🏀💪

[@AyeYoYoYooo]

This is a very important distinction between coaching positional flexibility of Kerr, versus the rigid positional tradition of Jackson, even within the same sets.

[@robertmiddle8429]

Dude, how did you call this off of just some preseason games 😳. You got a sub

[@Ma1q444]

Steve Kerr is underrated

[@Ma1q444]

No he’s overrated

[@MrYoumitube]

Nice prediction coach, GSW had best offence for most of the year, number 1 fg%,pace,assists,3p%, number 1 defence and they reached the finals.

[@farttea9090]

it's not prediction tho.. it's analysis..

[@Storm_W.M.]

So basically, Steve Kerr is responsible for all this record breaking and Steph Curry being this great. I knew it! I thought I was the only one who realised how the Warriors went from good (51-31) to great (67-15) in just one season without a major signing. The hero here is Steve Kerr. He developed a style of play for the Warriors that complemented their talents (the 3 point shot) and thus we have a record breaking team, courtesy of their superior court spacing and ball movement. You called it coach!

[@yucuntang5439]

You predicted it? That's from Meh to Wow! Great vids.

[@kylequevedo1114]

BBALLBREAKDOWN you did it!!! Go coach nick!

[@deandrepage1048]

Draymond Green is the biggest difference, he handles Point Guard functions so Steph Curry can play like a 2-Guard.

[@coldbrewfinance]

I really love your videos and this channel, it has taught me so much about basketball that I wish more people could learn. I would really love to know if you have any videos breaking down all the popular nba sets teams run? I know you have videos highlighting them all but it would be neat if you had a video showcasing them all for easy viewing.

[@bballbreakdown]

Great idea. We'll get on this...! #ImIn

[@kentaromiurafanaccount5727]

BBALLBREAKDOWN still waiting on that bulls video I requested months ago...

[@DavidsTheBestAt2K12]

Love how he's like "Curry the deadly shooter off the screen" and Curry misses both of the shots in the clips.

[@VictorFernandezBigdestroyer]

I’ll get you banned from KZbin for the remainder of your life for making fun of the coach saying that when even if he does miss, it’s better that way to run that.

[@osytad23]

As a longtime Dubs fan, all the videos you've been posting have just made me THAT much more excited for the season. I'm pretty much frothing at the mouth at this point! I appreciate at least one person not sleeping on the Dubs. Thanks Coach

[@BausBrock]

Another awesome breakdown coach! I'm currently a university student helping coach the varsity team and you are my go to teacher to learn all of the cuts, sets, and concepts from. Keep it up!

[@cemmutlu1765]

People who think that Kerr is an overrated coach should watch this video.

[@crayle9905]

great job, coach! keep it up, I love your videos!

[@TheJumpManX23]

Dem niggas ballin up in golden state. real nigga salute

[@XKiDCraZyX]

Are you trying to communicate?

[@skatertrix411]

carranzapz It gives me the option to google translate your message lmao.

[@issacmcgann9918]

y do i have the feeling youre white

[@dinheirojovem1152]

Wow, you need to have your own show or be on ESPN or something man. Seriously.

[@Hakimw21]

Dawg all ur vids are so interesting and insightful. Hope to see a Raptors or Jazz one soon

[@bballbreakdown]

Thx! For sure, we will get to Jazz asap!

[@darthvader2027]

BBALLBREAKDOWN can you do the pistons too?

[@3AsianBoi]

BBALLBREAKDOWN Raptors! first!

[@winston-kj8zh]

BBALLBREAKDOWN can you sometimes do some breakdowns on euroleague matches??

[@Edmylks]

I like watching this channel. Very good analysis and I'm learning a lot about basketball. I told my friends in Qatar,Dubai, Kuwait and Singapore to subscribe !

[@t4d0W]

Thanks for the teaser coach. I know people will say its preseason but the Warriors roster are built for a structured offense like this. It already helps accentuate the strengths of the team; Steph being an off ball cutter with the ability to get more catch-and-shoot opportunities but also take advantage of the other players and their abilities. Klay possibly developing his passing and maybe Harrison Barnes gets his confidence back to play some lineups with the Splash Brothers. Once that is ironed out, Coach Kerr just has to use the regular season to test out different lineups.

[@jaleru]

Good knowledge man!

[@aznhobo465]

Thanks Coach for this. You da man!

[@thesleepingfist]

Fantastic! I love the then and now comparison!

[@bballbreakdown]

Awesome, Thx!

[@ampworkz22]

BBALL, how do I like this video multiple times? Freaking awesome job man. Friend just linked to me to your stuff and I've been missing out!

[@SoloPerICommenti]

Well coach, really well played

[@GustavoSilva-ny8jc]

INSAAAAANE how raw this look, like so basic it feels a school team version of what's played that, which shows how much technology and innovation is THE concept in games, you need to look ahead both in and outside games and try to create new things

[@ArtKO171]

Thanks for this great breakdown on the Warriors. I watched the breakdown on the Heat offense for this year. I have a question, did you think that Cole will remplaced Rio in the starting five ? Thanks for your work coach.

[@troy7378]

Awesome vid coach, the warriors defence has become great since bogut joined and now there offences seems to be strong too so there my tip for the championship, wouldn't u say?

[@GeraltBosMang]

This is how a Coach can change the destiny of a team. MJ was too much into post up, given he was that type of player, but when your team has so much talent, like Kerr has said, in addition to great passing big men, just like Coach Nick said it flows perfectly.

[@arnelcatarroja4881]

Coming from a 49ers fan, the Warrior's situation reminds me much like that of when the Niners fired Singletary and hired Jim Harbaugh.. Singletary = Mark Jackson Both established a defensive culture and brought the team together through Faith and belief that they can win. Great "player's coaches" that took the time to relate to his players and bring the locker together. All though those were positive, They both lacked in establishing a premier coaching staff and lacked the ability "coach". Poor game management, lack of identifying the teams/player's strengths and utilizing them and not having a balance between on and off the field/court success. NOW we (the WARRIORS) have Steve Kerr that has taken the Warriors to the NEXT LEVEL. Currently the #1 team in the NBA and at the top of the rankings in terms of OFFENSIVE and DEFENSIVE ratings! How? But putting together an amazing and experienced staff and understanding that in order for him to be successful as a coach, he needs to surround himself with a coaching staff that wins by committee! Also, he has been able to recognize what the TEAM's strengths are and what each player can bring to the table, and has allowed them to play according to their skill set. I compare KERR to Harbaugh because of what they did to enhance and elevate both organizations to an ELITE LEVEL! I'm looking forward to seeing the Warriors continue to dominate! This is FUN!

[@MalcolmXMakaveli]

I come back to this all the time you called it

[@IWantToMature85]

MalcolmXMakaveli Kerr doesn’t coach

[@KMY17PHX]

I like your comparisons here, everybody says Kerr just inherited a very excellent team from Mark Jackson, even though the team is good I think they needed a Steve Kerr more than a Mark Jackson, and your explanation is right on target.

[@fuckyoutube1999]

Mark Jackson wasn’t even there when curry was drafted or Durant was signed

[@KMY17PHX]

@@fuckyoutube1999 the discussion is not about when he was there on drafting or signing people Mark jacks coached curry when Ellis was the first splash brother and that team was quit good but wasn’t enough to when a championship When the warriors signed Durant they were so good without him and they are now one win away from being champions again without him so I don’t know what your point is

[@UZ_Beatz]

I always use the floppy play on NBA 2K17 with great shooters because it confuses the defense on who the shooter is. Especially the main opponent who guards the shooter that play. A very dynamic play that can swing the moment really fast for the team running the play.

[@miendude]

As a Warriors fan, Bogut's injury late last season before the playoffs was a BLESSING in disguise. My brother and I were constantly cringing at the offense last year because of the lack of passing despite having the players with talented passing abilities. Thankful that this year moving the ball is a priority, now just fix those damn turnovers GSW!

[@SerialGrunt]

can you please do one for the cavs comparing last years and this years offense? last year was the worst offense ive ever seen. it made byron scott look like a saint. so far in preseason its been completely night and day compared to last year. even when we're running out lineups with aj price, joe harris, mike miller, lou amundson, and brendan haywood we're getting good looks and making baskets

[@34cvc]

nice!! all the warriors needed was to get effiecient on offense to be a serious threat, now its their time. top 4 for sure

[@kevinordiales9918]

hey coach, i love all your videos, especially the breakdowns like this 1. but i would like to see more defensive videos. can you make a video breaking down the different defenses in the league? i would love to see how defenses differ from the pressure defense the Heat runs, the big man centered D the Buls have, the zone defense of the Mavs, and the Cavs defense which changes between all of these.

[@bballbreakdown]

Great idea, and while defense isn't "sexy" it deserves attention. We will do this asap...

[@kevinordiales9918]

awesome :) thanks coach.

[@damiester1]

BBALLBREAKDOWN Spurs defense are pretty sexy o.O

[@AZNboi10921]

BBALLBREAKDOWN I find defense incredibly sexy.

[@ChromaticTempest]

And people said Steve Kerr had no room to move into a head coach position. He clearly understands offensive spacing. I think he will even do well in post season despite never coaching in that situation before. Where I'm worried is on the defensive side of things. He didn't get as many awesome lessons on D throughout his career, relying on the athletic ability of the players around him more to make plays.

[@happilyevanafter]

Kerr bringing a little spurs influence! Looks like curry will split duties at the 1 and 2. Should actually be fun to watch. Im in

[@bballbreakdown]

I can't wait!

[@2Kaleb]

Great Video.

[@rangerRick9895]

Cool vid!

[@roncubus]

wow! this was on point for sure

[@keepiticy]

can you do a best of the best video maybe 5 of them...1 showing the top 5 players you think are the best point guards, then shooting guards, then small fowards, then power forwards, then centers.....and base your opinion on who does their job better, who's more efficient, who has the best skill and so on....i think that would teach players who to be the best at their position

[@kayeezycop]

Warriors look amazing with those sets

[@Shualiksik]

Holy! Coach Nick called it

[@ShootersEverywhere]

i am spanish and i dont understand very much the english but, your explanation its so good that i can understand very much what you re saying in all your videos,

[@bballbreakdown]

Genial! Tal vez, voy a hacer uno en su idioma en El futuro

[@ShootersEverywhere]

BBALLBREAKDOWN seria Increible :D.

[@oiluj_p]

That 2014-15 team was a juggernaut-they could beat you big (Lee & Bogut) or small (Green, Iguodala, Barnes).

[@Soulinfamous]

Can't wait for GSW vs MEM!! Love the matchup

[@runedarkwarrior]

Can you do a breakdown on the thunder offense and defense and also how they play against rivals.(spurs)

[@georgewilliam85]

What's the name of that song in the second video? Great breakdown!!

[@ChrisxStyleZ]

here from How Steph Curry became STEPH CURRY

[@4kPOV4k]

BBALLBREAKDOWN can you look at the Warriors offense again since this video only looks at preseasons? The game has changed with D.Green in the starting5, maybe looking at how they play with and without Bogut. Lots of horns in the first case, whilst lost of pick n roll/pop in the second case

[@rickyross8064]

Coach, can we get a breakdown on the sixers? Especially nerlens noel and tony wroten? I wanna see how noel will get the bulk of his points and I wanna know your opinion in tony wroten. Thanks, keep up the good work

[@bballbreakdown]

We will get it Sixers asap. I think Noel has a shot at rookie of the year.

[@rickyross8064]

Thanks coach, keep up the great videos

[@AndreRocaa]

I shouldve subbed a long time ago, oh well, here I am!

[@publicitytheory]

We've discussed my opinions on Jackson before - great motivator but far too unwilling to embrace change/guidance or run anything resembling a creative offense. You're 100% right in your breakdown here, Coach, last season's Warriors could have beaten the Clips without Bogut if they had only had some serious options on offense, instead of isos in the post and relying on Curry bail-outs. Bogut was healthy last year until he got a broken rib off an Ibaka elbow (iirc), so hopefully his actual injury concerns are managed this season, hopefully with a healthy Ezeli backing him up. I don't think the Conf Finals are an unrealistic goal, yet you could say the same for five other teams... #ImIn

[@Drforrester31]

Well they're off to a pretty good start at this point (3-0). The offense is looking silky smooth with Klay being more aggressive with the ball in his hands, and more than anything the team is finding ways to create good scoring chances no matter who is on the floor. Kerr is definitely making great use of his personnel so far

[@seanandre2736]

i want you to break down the original formula for TRIANGLE offense and how it revolve. thanks, coach.

[@TheUnnamedFeels]

Loving that hop Steph took at 4:51

[@JayRose619]

My dream is to become a basketball coach. Im a very good player and I have decent basketball knowledge. Im great at individual skills but not so much at the team aspect of it, any advice? Or maybe point me in a directions. I've learned a ton from your videos.

[@vince3139]

this motion offense is very tiring with all the movements and attentiveness, let's hope that this time around the second unit can save the starting 5 some valuable minutes.

[@GustavoSilva-ny8jc]

4:11 Insane how at that time passing was a luxury and not mandatory, today is THE fundamental, of course you movement and space are number one but if they dont pass is just running.

[@tuanminhnguyenba7740]

#BBALLBREAKDOWN Can you make a video about how nba team play defense

[@funyun000]

Best breakdowns on KZbin

[@bballbreakdown]

Thanks! We're kinda the only breakdowns on KZbin, lolz.

[@98753741963]

that spurs motion horn is just beautiful to watch

[@Smokesterr]

Amazing

[@drewparsons9721]

Bogut getting more easy buckets and making great passes is gonna be huge for them. to often down the stretch they kept shooting jumpers after they went cold and let teams back into the game.

[@t4d0W]

Chad Ford chimed in on what he saw with the Warriors so far. He likes the movement, but he saw a lot of needless turnovers. Turnovers most likely generated from the new offense and players just being careless. But then again David Lee's absence may have an issue with it but one thing is true though. If the needless turnovers are cut down, you are going to see some real beautiful and consistent offense.

[@jamicanfish7]

that is some fucking beautiful offense

[@darthvader2027]

Thats a good way to put it!

[@aaronjohnson6622]

I would have to agree

Look at those sweet graphics

[@jcguo123]

damn coach you predicted it October, man who would though this was the beginning of the dynasty

[@joshdavis344]

4:50 it bothers me that it looks like curry traveled but still great video and great breakdown of their offense !

[@carloslugtu8482]

nice prediction coach

[@JstBEasy1312]

Damn I wish we still had David Lee

[@TheAtrocious88]

Was so happy when Steve Kerr was as head coach of the Warriors. Looks like its already paying great dividends!

[@Julian-vz8ho]

Beautiful

[@zendo09]

You got it coach! It's been two years now ... no one gives or expect kerr be a great coach

[@IWantToMature85]

jordan michael he’s not. He’s using another man’s team.

[@pointguard40]

What's your opinion on the guard split off the post entry vs. having the speed cut along the baseline you'd see in Chicago and LA when Phil/Tex were there?

[@bballbreakdown]

Fantastic question! When I first started teaching the triangle, the split was how the book showed it, even though the Bulls and Lakers utilized speed cuts. I love the split, and the rule was the passer sets the screen. Very difficult to guard...

[@pointguard40]

BBALLBREAKDOWN Yeah, I have the book. Loved the split, but when I went back and watched the old Bulls games I have, it's all speed cuts and I just figured that Tex had updated the offense a little. Always liked the way the split worked into the down screen or back screen for a shot so naturally.

[@cfcrmcf]

Wouldn't be surprised to see GSW vs Bulls series but never write off the Spurs..

[@puttje1]

Finals? lol.

[@abprepboy33]

well they look improved- but they are one bogut broken finger nail away from missing the playoffs all together.

[@irishock]

rofl how many years will it take for the bulls to shit the bed until people finally stop thinking they're a contender

[@t4d0W]

abprepboy33 I highly doubt they miss the playoffs without Bogut. They still have good guys working the perimeter and they can get a decent big body to double as a poor mans rim protector, not to mention the offensive efficiency would work wonders for their offense. Making it out first round is another matter.

[@9FINGA]

Dan iel Horrible take, but 2 more.

[@mauriceg.j7065]

Really feeling these breakdowns. Thanks for giving us some facts about how our offense evolved over the years. #Dubnation

[@Hondatin]

Coach Nick, please explain the distinctive differences between running a floopy to running a loop.

[@DoooKev]

Do a phoenix suns video!!

[@jaygima3857]

YOOOOO THIS PREDICTION!!!!!!

[@Choatey41]

Missed a good game coach!

[@GustavoSilva-ny8jc]

2:55 It's INSANE that curry didnt do off ball much, that's what we call Technology in Economics, you rearrange the pieces you already have for more efficient production, and sometimes things can get VERY fast. And look at skinny curry!!! 😂 forgot he used to handle the ball like that and he was SO QUICK; it's weird to see Klay being the only one running off ball, that really shows how teams were primed to keep repeating set tactics.

[@bonganimkhwanazi2081]

This is just spooky 😨😨😨 I'm subscribing, I surrender.

[@GLegend360]

Great video coach. I got a question for Fantasy: with this new offence would Steph Curry be a better pickup than say Westbrook (who I think will do great numbers in the absence of KD and he almost averages a trip double with him) or Chris Paul?

[@Plague_Doc22]

***** Oh yeah 100%. I'd say curry is the nb 3 pick right now (1 bron 2. Davis 3. Curry)

[@GLegend360]

He is. I think I'm leaning towards him. Thanks for your input.

[@MagicButterz]

TheAllstar22 wtf?

[@Plague_Doc22]

***** glad I could help.

[@Plague_Doc22]

Andre Houwie Ok?

[@Choatey41]

Based from last night's game, big man passing is their strength. The triangle was fantastic for Thompson as he scored 35. In my opinion, the less Curry handles the ball as in dribbling and passing (sometimes) the better the Warriors will be (Less T.O.)

[@bballbreakdown]

Looks like Klay will handle the ball a bit more, and he's improved in this. Great insight! #ImIn

[@Official5289Oliver]

Can you do a video on the timberwolves.

[@ItsAllAboutGuitar]

Good call.

[@Pyrovile42]

Coach, what can you tell us about Klay Thompson's shooting? I don't see the turn, the sway or the dip, do you think that even a shooter like him can benefit a lot from this techniques?

[@bballbreakdown]

He's got a little dip usually, about 4 or5 inches. I think he also has a turn, but let me check with ProShot. Let's see...