Tag: Tyrin Lawrence
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More Than They Should
Early in their player development programme video, head coach Lloyd Gardner makes clear that Surrey see its role as bigger than the first team. The professional game within this country needs to understand its responsibility to growing basketball Surrey do not own their arena. They do not spend like some other teams in the league.…
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Matt Nicholson’s Defensive Footprint
Manchester’s numbers with Matt Nicholson on the floor tell a story that is both encouraging and frustrating. When he plays, opponents’ shot selection shifts away from the rim and towards less efficient areas of the floor. And yet the overall defensive impact remains modest. The shape of possessions changes, but the scoreboard barely does. This…
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One Extra Guard Changed Surrey’s Season
Surrey’s season has a clear dividing line. Before Tyrin Lawrence arrived, they looked like a bottom-two team. Since then, they have played like one of the league’s best. Lawrence’s arrival at the start of the year has let Surrey pick a new identity. They can go small — three guards, with Lawrence as a de-facto…
