Look at this absolutely beautiful defensive play from Lonnie Walker on Khris Middleton:
Pat Bev + Troy (lesser extent) struggled vs Middleton’s size, Ham went w/Lonnie to close and it paid off
1:50 remaining, Lakers up 3
Look at Walker chase to prevent the C+S 3, get around the ballscreen, then beat Middleton to the spot + force wild off-hand runner
Critical Stop pic.twitter.com/B6s274LNTs
— LAbound (@LAbound2) December 3, 2022
by LonzoBBBall
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He’s definitely playing better defense this year, because last year he was abysmal.
I want to keep him at all costs.
Who is a better defender? Reaves or Walker?
Imo, Khris may have drained a 3 in this case bc lonnie went under the screen and lbj couldnt help bc of giannis.
Cranjis owes this dude an apology after shitting on Lonnie the entire offseason saying he wasn’t worth the TPMLE. Lonnie has been impressive this season. I remember Spurs fans said he was trash, can’t play defense, can’t shoot, etc., People would be surprised at how many players can actually play defense if their coach emphasizes it and the team actually can compete to win something. Lonnie just needed some motivation and he’s got it with the Lakers.
Thank you Spurs!
What baffles me is every play drawn during those last minute wasn’t for Giannis. Like bro, your ex-assistant coach is coaching the other team – he knows your bluffs.