Fast break
Video example
What he does well
Timothe Luwawu is a great player to have in transition. What’s great about Luwawu is that he utilizes his solid IQ to know where he needs to be. Whether he has to run straight down the lane, or maybe fill the wing, he knows where he needs to be in order to be most effective, and puts himself there.
In the above video, Luwawu sees that there is a missed shot and anticipates a huge opportunity. In a huge snap of speed, he is able to get down the court and in front of defenders in a matter of seconds. Luwawu was at a standstill before the ball hits the rim, and the instant he notices it’s a missed shot, he flips the switch and sprints down the court.
This situation turned into an easy bucket for Luwawu.
There was an earlier instance where the Sixers didn’t get him the ball, and it was a huge missed opportunity, but it was still a solid showing of how Luwawu knows where he should be. He came down the court, coasted along the baseline, and popped out in the corner of the court.
Defenders didn’t notice that Luwawu had switched sides, and he was left wide open beyond the arc for at least a second and a half. It’s moves and gimmicks like this on fast breaks that will make the Sixers a truly deadly team in transition.
How does this help Sixers?
As far as this relating to the Sixers, it could not be more helpful. The ideal situation for Ben Simmons running point-forward is getting him the ball on an outlet pass off of a defensive rebound, and him pushing the offense in transition from there.
Simmons can use his muscle and ball handling to get himself to the basket, or he can pass the ball to other options around the floor. His height allows him to see more than other guards could, and he will be able to see when Luwawu has a solid opportunity in transition, and put the ball in his hands.
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