Slappin’ Glass is joined this week by NBA and Euroleague Assistant, Tom Bialaszewski! The trio dive into a range of interesting subjects including PNR Coverage Decisions, the importance of the 4-man in defensive scouting, and talk early offense analytics and critical conversations with players during the always fun “Start, Sub, or Sit?!”
Inside the Episode
We were joined on the podcast this week by Coach Tom Bialaszewski, who’s experience as an assistant at the NBA and Euroleague levels provided the backdrop for a highly interesting conversation. We had a blast diving in on:
- PNR Defensive Coverage Decisions: Coach Bialaszewski spent time as an Assistant under legendary Coach, Ettore Messina, and we started the conversation diving in on all the details that teams discuss when it comes to picking a PNR coverage.
- Finding the 4-Man: Within our conversation about PNR coverages, Coach Bialaszewski discussed how important it is to understand where the 4-Man is when it comes to scouting an offense. We dove in on how knowing where this one player is can help teams better understand how to cover a variety of PNR actions.
- Critical Conversations with Players: During “Start, Sub, or Sit?!” we talked about options to mend a potentially bruised relationship with a player. Coach Bialaszewski highlights the importance of time, place, and building a solid foundation to help navigate rougher waters.