Fast and furious doesn't always win the race.
Speed is considered a commodity in today's NBA. Think of how many players founded reputations upon elite-level athleticism and agility. Think of the fast breaks. Think of the high-powered offenses. Think of the ability to get back on defense in transition.
Think of the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers, who ran their way to five championships and nine NBA Finals appearances.
Run-and-gun systems have been everywhere over the course of NBA history, and they still exist today. But there is no cliche that lauds blistering-paced teams and the style they play.
Is that purely an oversight or is it by design? Are floor-pounding teams undervalued? At disadvantages? Or, worse, at severe disadvantages?
Strap on your seat belts. The answer may surprise you more than you think.
Speed on Offense
Lightening-fast paces are most often associated with offenses.
The faster you run, the more shots you take; the more shots you take, the more possessions you create; the more possessions you create, th ...
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