How The Brooklyn Nets Switching Defense Changed Their Season

The Brooklyn Nets switching defense breakdown.

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[sleepingmedicine.x]

Jacque Vaughn has really transformed the team from the hell hole that nash had them in, when u watch games with nash at the helm, there were really no principals, just a bunch of different things from drop coverage to switching just very confusing, but now Jacque has them playing a system. wish he could’ve been the coach since training camp, they would have a good chance of being number one in the league

[anujaia]

That breakdown from cp3 is the most concise and articulate explanation for why switching defenses work so well at the highest level that I've seen. Great video as always!

[behindthearcyt]

jacque vaughn gotta be in coach of the year conversations the way he was able to get this team to reach their potential when it seemed like they wouldn’t at the start of the season is impressive

[vinosamari]

Damn bro You outdid yourself. Very articulate and concise. Keep them coming.

[narddaproblmchild]

This breakdown is something serious bro salute to you.

[kolbe]

Whats makes them able to switch is their length and agility. Ben, KD, and Clax are all long defenders.

[dreb]

Like Jack Vaughn said keep it simple... for a team like the Nets, this is a perfect defensive scheme for them.

[JAD]

This is a really great breakdown. Would love to see them try and grab an above average POA defender like an Alex Caruso or Delon Wright. At times they get burned by smaller quicker guards (Darius Garland for example in their game versus Cleveland) and that easy penetration into the paint can lead to kickouts to the perimeter to open shooters or touch fouls by the defense since everyone collapses into the paint. What I like about Wright and Caruso specifically is that they’re both bigger guards enabling them to guard bigger wing players, making them perfect in the Nets’ switching scheme.

[Rorschach]

Awesome breakdown. I did notice it in all their games. It's the trust though that makes this team great right now. Everyone is held accountable.

[kdubsosolid]

Reason why Golden State added KD because in previous years that switching defense only Curry was able to cook 1 on 1…With KD they had mismatches all over and killed all switching defense including that 7 game series with Houston.

[ro_stackson]

Good freaking breakdown I love it man 💯

[SuperMBARutgers]

What a beautiful game. 5:24 has been a weakness. Nash is an awesome player but too many times Kyrie (given his size) would be guarding much larger players.

[marlinesutherland]

This isn’t new they’ve been doing switch defense in the KD/Kyrie era, the difference this season compared to last year they’re not starting 3 guard lineup where teams would just shoot over their small guards.

[galedribble]

I’ve been a fan of the Nets for 10 years (ever since the move to Brooklyn) and this is the most fun I’ve had watching them play

And it’s hugely due to their defense this season

[charlescohen]

Nik is the centerpiece, a total disrupter on d and who has fantastic hands. He rarely fumbles passes, gets rid of the ball quickly and runs like a deer. His style and skills remind me, a little faintly, of the surreal Bill Russell. Remember Russell was 22 when he entered, Nik is still 23.

[JCreole]

Interesting to see how teams start to make adjustments on offense to combat this defensive philosophy.

[palitoooooo]

Thank you for spreading knowledge on this beautiful game

[abe-love]

Great video. Dwight Howard length would certainly help them in the offensive respond department. You can mix up defensive styles depending on match ups.

[zaybucks]

This time around we have more size as well. Last season Kyrie and patty would constantly get switched into JT and JB.

[Tadrian]

Well broken down bro. We fans always be talking trash about teams when they lost but not having any knowledge about the game and the strategies that goes on in the game.