Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso dominate on defense
How have Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso led Chicago to a top-10 defense this year? Lonzo and Caruso are two of the best perimeter defenders in the league, and this film breakdown details their chemistry on the court after an incredible game in November against the Orlando Magic, and how they've helped Chicago on the defensive end.
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The best part about the rule changes this year is that it is letting guys like Caruso and Ball truly shine and the value of defense like this has sky rocketed, you love to see it.
The Bulls are the feel good team of the year. Ball and Caruso are too fun to watch
Props to the NBA for the change in rules, more physical play, more fast breaks, more D, less flopping and 20 FTA a game for the "skill" players. I love it, it is so much more watchable.
As a Lakers fan, I am glad to see Alex Caruso being so highly praised. The 2020 NBA Championship would not have been won without his efforts on defense, and his timely shooting. He was always on the floor in big late 4th quarter situations, and had the full trust of coaches and players. Losing him was an absolute tragedy.
I come back to this video once in a while to cry and wonder what could have been
That feel when your a Pels fan and realize we had Jrue Holiday and Lonzo Ball on the same team two years ago.
This is actually awesome. I love these smaller, more condensed and frequent Basketball Videos. Keep this up man! 🙏
Lonzo is such a cerebral player not just defensively but as a playmaker as well, his impact goes way beyond the numbers people see on the stat sheet so I love when other people really breakdown the impact he has as a playmaker and defender.
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Love watching lonzo get in that mode when he knows he’s dominating without scoring and then the scoring just falls into place for em throughout the game him just playing how he plays is beautiful
It’s players like Lonzo and Caruso that make me love watching defense so much, flawless effort and anticipation.
This is exactly why some teams don’t need a bunch of great stat getting “stars,” they just need a couple great defensive players who are serviceable offensively. For example, Westbrook is a far bigger star than either Caruso or Ball, and he stuffs the stat sheet far more, but he wouldn’t be what the Bulls needed. They didn’t need a guy dominating the ball running pick and rolls or Iso drive and kick all game with only him having the opportunity to get points and assists, and they didn’t need all his Uncontested defensive rebounds. They needed Caruso and Ball and what they bring far more.
Size! The physicality of these big guards combined with good technique is just so damn impressive.
New changes to foul-drawing rules have brought back defense. Beautiful to see.
they are the best defensive backcourt that i have seen in a very long time
The Bulls are the most exciting team to watch this year!!! Gotta love the effort they put in on the defensive end
What's more amazing is that both of them are good passers too. After getting the steal, Zo and AC be throwing whole court passes effortlessly with extreme precision.
Dude if you told me in 2018-2019 that lonzo ball and alex Caruso we’re gonna be absolute monsters on the bulls I woulda said you were absolute crazy
So glad Caruso is finally getting the recognition he deserves. He was my favorite player on the lakers and his defense is sorely missed
Zo something special man his hand speed is mind blowing, legit going places these bulls, caruso doing caruso things man it's beautiful to see, amazing video too buddy thank you