Why Do So Many College Basketball Teams Refuse to Innovate? | LeBron James and JJ Redick

In this clip, JJ Redick and LeBron James talk about the creativity of the Boston Celtics as they run plays through Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday which leads to a discussion about the lack of innovation in men's college basketball, showcased now in March Madness

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[tysonmaddox]

“I know Washington is in the shitter”😂never thought I’d hear lebron talk about teams like that

[LetsFifa]

There should’ve been a terminology prompt when Bron said “shitter”

[WhatRYouAimingAt]

Never thought I’d see this type of content from Bron before he retired. I could listen to this stuff for hours.

[ly_bb]

Us NBA fans say this every march madness. College players don't know what they're doing compared to NBA players. And the difference jumps out of the screen.

[elove]

In four minutes and twenty eight seconds I learned more about DHO and switching from a hip touch than I would learn from first take and undisputed combined . This is very good 👍

[Mav]

In college basketball you actually see tons of different styles. You’re not getting 50 threes vs 50 threes each night. Some teams play zone while other teams press full court all game. Some teams slow down the pace and play with a traditional big. I love watching the different styles compete.

[frogalex]

they are saying why doesn't college play like the nba where its all spread the court but wanna froget that there are barely enough big men in the nba that can fill those roles so how is college gonna do the same. College is an older style of basketball because of the lack of number of great shooting bigmen. Its the same reason these college football teams run these crazy offenses that would never work in the nfl because there is a lack of guys talented enough to play the nlf style qb there isnt even enough for the NFL

[thomassd]

This Pod is for real hoopers! Love the knowledge being spoken on here!🤝🏾

[carlknepfler]

A key reason is that the disparity in talent makes it an uneven playing field. What I mean is that IF the teams in college were more even in talent, then coaching would rise to the surface. But because talent in many cases is so uneven great coaching doesn't necessarily result in success and bad coaching can still be rewarded when they have lottery picks covering up these glaring strategic mistakes that JJ and LBJ are pointing out.

[mattstakeontheancients]

As a casual fan I appreciate the explanations of plays.

[mcleananderson]

The post game is ineffective because the rules make bigs plays though contact in the post and jumpshooters can't be touched. Obviously no hand checking (freedom of movement) has changed a lot. But hand checking was only allowed because everyone allowed carrying the basketball. Get rid of handchecking get rid of the carry. Nba basketball also doesn't call traveling.

[jonpoon]

Lebron is a thinking player. College players are drilled into the patterns and systems the coaches call. They’re not allowed to think for themselves

[kwameankamah]

uconn is very fun to watch, one of the few teams. coach hurley has some sets that are very creative and fun to watch

[issamelarmi]

Real basket ball talk, without all the narrative / agenda pushing of mainstream sports media, is great content

[WilliamJohnson-vjgz]

Loving you guys as a duo. So much knowledge shared out.

[Jdaymer]

This podcast is why Lebron James will go down as the greatest athlete of all time and why JJ will go down as the best “That White Dude” in NBA history as well

[ReKo]

I fucking love this pod.

When does week 2 drop JJ?

[weneedath]

What love to hear their thoughts on Zach Edey.

[julianwilson]

I'm watching March Madness rite now and they are explaining what I'm watching in college. They consistently miss open guys when they dribble off the high screen.

[zachreacts]

I love college basketball. Teams run zone defense. More teams are running set plays instead of just ball screen action and iso. It's different styles instead of everyone running the same plays. Plus the tournament is being dominated by two big men that post up. Hand checks aren't called as much so the game can get more physical. It's way different from NBA ball and that's why I love it.