With the basketball in his hands, Orlando’s Jameer Nelson performs the two-man two-step that the Magic and the entire N.B.A. have sought to perfect.
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“When it comes down to it, that’s what we’re going to be in when the game’s on the line,” Magic Coach Stan Van Gundy said of basketball’s most reliable play. “I say it all the time: I don’t care how good you are, you can’t take away everything.”
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Nelson, who is currently sidelined for at least a month with a knee injury, was the most effective pick-and-roll player last season, according to Synergy. He averaged 1.15 points in offense generated for either himself or a teammate each time he ran the pick-and-roll during an injury-shortened regular season. James was second at 1.1. Paul posted a 1.08. Nash had a 1.06.
An older article, but relevant due to the discussions that have been going on lately in regards to Nelson vs Williams.
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He's had some games that reminded me of last year and yes I know he's been dinged up but he's making me really nervous this year. The offense bogged down noticably when he came in during the 4th yesterday and he's been pounding the ball way more than I like.
I'm holding out hope that he gets it together but I'd feel a lot better if it started real soon.
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Originally posted by TheRevTy: We need a pass first point guard who can get 10 assists.
Nelson i think finished with 10 assist! im tired of you babies in this forum complaining about our team but when Nelson plays well then ya be riding him like no other! just relax man we got this
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