re: Eric Gordon and the Kobe Assist

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I would imagine this principle would be important for Rivers to understand as he develops too, and is also why the Hornets really needs another guy that can get into the lane at will.

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I don't necessarily think it's about getting to the basket as much as HOW you're attacking the basket. Vasquez gets to the cup and draws help, but he attacks in a kind of post-up/drive hybrid. He's not going unimpeded to the rack like Rivers and Gordon blowing past their man, which is where the back side post defender is leaving his man to stop the drive.

Gordon also uses his strength to almost bull rush defenders and leave them completely off balance and unable to jump for rebounds.