People will call the 04 pistons a defensive team. But it’s wayyy deeper than that. They were extremely smart guys who knew playing in half court systems would wear their opponent’s down over the time of the game, and rip Hamilton fit that scene perfect because of his constant slashing in those sets
Conditioning, Conditioning, and more Conditioning. Keep moving relentlessly, I hate when NBA players just stand in one spot and don’t move. RIP was the best to ever play off the ball.
There was a play the ‘04 pistons ran where Rip would sprint to the 3 pt line from the baseline like he was getting a pass to shoot. Only for Chauncey to dump it to Ben in the post and then Rip would just back cut because he was so much faster than the defender. My favorite pistons play ever.
Hamilton is good defensively, albeit not as good as Klay. When the Pistons became champion in 03-04, they only allow their opponents to score 84.3 points per game. In terms of moving without the ball, Klay cannot match Hamilton. He is running around all game. However Klay doesn't need to move as much as Hamilton because he is a better shooter, he just needs a little space.
I loved this dude's game so much as a kid. Played a lot (like 8+ hours/day during summer and 2-3 during winter) of 3v3 hoops, I was of an average or below average height, very skinny, but could shoot very well. Mimicking a lot of his off ball movement made me a much better shooter and an offensive player overall. Also made me much more athletic in high school. Rip
That's true especially in pick up. All that moving around and nobody knows how to set you up for a screen or they do some soft ass bump that doesn't really help you create separation.
Sometimes when I move off ball, my teammates don't pay attention or they make their own move opposite to the side where I'm going to be open, so when someone who is selfish or has low passing iq has the ball, I just stay in my position lol
I modeled my game after rip. It wasnt intentional at first. I just knew i liked mid range jumpers and wasnt the best dribbler so i played off ball all the time naturally. I asked my mom who i play like and she said rip. I had a rip jersey growing up too that i wore to camp because my mom was a fan of uconn and pistons which he both played for
Branding Williams cuz they was beyond solid at every position & with Rasheed & Ben Wallace that was enough to cancel out Shaq & then Chauncey & Rick plus price pretty much anyone's Kryptonite
Everything Richard Hamilton had in his game is what Reggie Miller was before him. Whatever year this footage of Detroit versus the Pacers, Reggie Miller was an old man by this time. But if Reggie Miller was younger around the same age as Hamilton; Hamilton would of had those problems of chasing reggie. I'm saying that to say this; modern basketball today it's about setting screens and picks for 3-point shooters guards, (Golden State and every other team that tries to duplicate their style of play). Modern basketball is outside inside game. 15 years ago it was a inside outside game.
Reggie was one of the pioneer and influenced Hamilton but he was never as good as Hamilton was moving without the ball. Hamilton perfected movement without the ball and he has stamina that Reggie could not match. It is evident with him shooting just mid range shots, he doesn't need to go to 3 pts, his movement is good enough that he gets opening even if the mid range is supposedly more crowded that the 3 pts. Reggie though has an advantage because he is a great 3 point shooter and doesn't have to run as hard as Hamilton because 3 points can make up. The same case is for Ray Allen, doesn't need to run as hard and as masterfully as Hamilton. He only needs a little space and can pull his trigger. Hamilton's movement, you can see he is reading where his teammates first, the reads the defense next. If you can summarize it, Miller and Allen are shooters who moves without the ball, Hamilton is a player who moves without the ball that shoots.
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson movement with out the ball is a huge part of the Golden State Warriors offensive strategic planning and orchestral actions.
Picking the winner had to have been tough, especially on a team without a “superstar” (subject to debate). Rip, Tay and Chauncey all could have won it without anyone questioning it. Maybe even Ben.
Being effective without the ball in your hands is an art that is slept on for some reason. It opens up the floor on offense while at the same time deflating the defense.
Yall not serious lmao . Melo doesnt move nowhere close to rip but he tries to get open . You cannot convince me guys like Jared Dudley , Lance Thomas , Kyle OQuinn is anywhere close to being more effective in NBA game
RIP could run a 5:00 minute mile. With some marathon training, that would translate to well under 3 hours in a marathon which would put him in the top 1% of marathoners. I am glad he chose basketball and the great marathoners from the Rift Valley are glad he did too.
His off ball movement and timing to be in the right spot is truly amazing. His off ball movement combined with his god given shooting ability makes him such a joy to watch.
If we talk about favorite player (not about goat), i pick Rip over MJ and LBJ... I even copy his signature free-throw drama shot... 1 - Rip Hamilton 2 - Penny Hardaway 3 - MJ
The LakeShow Lakers will figure out that Rip's style will get them 25 a game out of Brandon Ingram until his crossover dribble gets better. -2K Klass Xession
People will call the 04 pistons a defensive team. But it’s wayyy deeper than that. They were extremely smart guys who knew playing in half court systems would wear their opponent’s down over the time of the game, and rip Hamilton fit that scene perfect because of his constant slashing in those sets
I'm the only one who does this during pick up. Everyone stands around waiting for a bus.
Thank you for your spacing.
Nah, me as well
I eat off moving without the ball in pick ups
When u have willing passers that can read ya cuts, this is such a fun way to play. Hard to do in pick up cuz its hard to find those willing passers
@@jamesbycinthe that’s why you bring at least 2 of your homies who know how to play.
Conditioning, Conditioning, and more Conditioning. Keep moving relentlessly, I hate when NBA players just stand in one spot and don’t move. RIP was the best to ever play off the ball.
Truuuu. Like move around. Make sum kinda play
The funny thing is that most of the video was Rip against Reggie Miller, and Reggie was extremly good at moving without the ball too
When the pistons eliminated the pacers from Reggie’s last playoff game in 04 I believe, Reggie told him to carry the torch
Courtical Hoops 05 was reggie last playoff game but your statement is correct
There was a play the ‘04 pistons ran where Rip would sprint to the 3 pt line from the baseline like he was getting a pass to shoot. Only for Chauncey to dump it to Ben in the post and then Rip would just back cut because he was so much faster than the defender. My favorite pistons play ever.
one of most selfless team ever
And underrated
favorite player on my favorite nba squad ever. truly fell in love with bball watching that pistons squad
Steph and Klay are modern examples. Plus Klay is good defensively
Hamilton is good defensively, albeit not as good as Klay. When the Pistons became champion in 03-04, they only allow their opponents to score 84.3 points per game.
In terms of moving without the ball, Klay cannot match Hamilton. He is running around all game. However Klay doesn't need to move as much as Hamilton because he is a better shooter, he just needs a little space.
I loved this dude's game so much as a kid. Played a lot (like 8+ hours/day during summer and 2-3 during winter) of 3v3 hoops, I was of an average or below average height, very skinny, but could shoot very well. Mimicking a lot of his off ball movement made me a much better shooter and an offensive player overall. Also made me much more athletic in high school. Rip
Nobody knows how to set effective screens anymore so it’s even harder to try and play like him
That's true especially in pick up. All that moving around and nobody knows how to set you up for a screen or they do some soft ass bump that doesn't really help you create separation.
I remember that free throw routine. I miss those early 2000s Pistons team especially 04🔥🔥
Jourdan Washington seriously, what a great team 😎
Sometimes when I move off ball, my teammates don't pay attention or they make their own move opposite to the side where I'm going to be open, so when someone who is selfish or has low passing iq has the ball, I just stay in my position lol
Can I just say I met this awesome man and his stamina is crazy seshhh
how did you meet him?
Courtical Hoops wwba camp
That’s what’s up
He would go jogging with his Doberman, and they never get tired 😂
Excellent job on the breakdown of Rip's game. It is right on and would be immeasurable to anyone wanting to learn the Game or get better.
thank you very much!
I modeled my game after rip. It wasnt intentional at first. I just knew i liked mid range jumpers and wasnt the best dribbler so i played off ball all the time naturally. I asked my mom who i play like and she said rip. I had a rip jersey growing up too that i wore to camp because my mom was a fan of uconn and pistons which he both played for
-chase that’s who I want my players to play like
The 2004 pistons were laker kryptonite
Branding Williams cuz they was beyond solid at every position & with Rasheed & Ben Wallace that was enough to cancel out Shaq & then Chauncey & Rick plus price pretty much anyone's Kryptonite
The lakers were their own kryptonite
Kobe having the worst series of his career helps. Pistons let Shaq eat so Kobe started stealing food
Don't remind me
Not really Lakers self-sabotaged at the worst time. Pistons would've lost in the 2nd round in the West.
Everything Richard Hamilton had in his game is what Reggie Miller was before him. Whatever year this footage of Detroit versus the Pacers, Reggie Miller was an old man by this time. But if Reggie Miller was younger around the same age as Hamilton; Hamilton would of had those problems of chasing reggie. I'm saying that to say this; modern basketball today it's about setting screens and picks for 3-point shooters guards, (Golden State and every other team that tries to duplicate their style of play). Modern basketball is outside inside game. 15 years ago it was a inside outside game.
Reggie was one of the pioneer and influenced Hamilton but he was never as good as Hamilton was moving without the ball. Hamilton perfected movement without the ball and he has stamina that Reggie could not match. It is evident with him shooting just mid range shots, he doesn't need to go to 3 pts, his movement is good enough that he gets opening even if the mid range is supposedly more crowded that the 3 pts. Reggie though has an advantage because he is a great 3 point shooter and doesn't have to run as hard as Hamilton because 3 points can make up.
The same case is for Ray Allen, doesn't need to run as hard and as masterfully as Hamilton. He only needs a little space and can pull his trigger.
Hamilton's movement, you can see he is reading where his teammates first, the reads the defense next.
If you can summarize it, Miller and Allen are shooters who moves without the ball, Hamilton is a player who moves without the ball that shoots.
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson movement with out the ball is a huge part of the Golden State Warriors offensive strategic planning and orchestral actions.
My favorite quote from Rip is "Hurry up and slow down." That sums up his off ball strategy to a T. :)
He was too good that time I thought he was going to be Finals MVP
Picking the winner had to have been tough, especially on a team without a “superstar” (subject to debate).
Rip, Tay and Chauncey all could have won it without anyone questioning it. Maybe even Ben.
Once a guy who was guarding Rip required a leg transplant following the game. True story.
04:06 a.iverson or s.curry does this too. the screening teammates needs to have good offensive-awareness also on this.
Yep agreed.
He is the best to ever do this along with D Wade. Take notes, Kuroko Tetsuya hahaha
my fav player growing up...
He and Reggie were my favorites to watch
I always felt that Rip moved more like a lacrosse mid fielder than a traditional basketball player
Excellent analysis on a very underrated player from the 2000’s. Well done.
Eric Lee thank you very much!
One of my favorite players. Kids need to watch Rip move!
Being effective without the ball in your hands is an art that is slept on for some reason. It opens up the floor on offense while at the same time deflating the defense.
Gotta love his tenacity off ball
This is the reason why melo will not be signed anymore. Never moved without the ball and terrible on defense
Investment talk exactly! It’s an elite talent. You can’t wake up the next day and decide you’re going to be elite at moving without the ball
MY Fav Team During 2004
This is not what those campaigning for Melo to get back into the league wanna hear.
Yall not serious lmao . Melo doesnt move nowhere close to rip but he tries to get open . You cannot convince me guys like Jared Dudley , Lance Thomas , Kyle OQuinn is anywhere close to being more effective in NBA game
@@dennisthemenace855 that's fair
This was me in 05-06' in high school. I took a lot from his and Big Ben playing style.. Big guys hated guarding me. Lol good times.
2004 Pistons might have been the best defensive Championship team ever
Very much agreed
JUSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT watching.
RIP could run a 5:00 minute mile. With some marathon training, that would translate to well under 3 hours in a marathon which would put him in the top 1% of marathoners. I am glad he chose basketball and the great marathoners from the Rift Valley are glad he did too.
Key to scoring for me when I played scored the most points moving without the ball
Awesome video
Use to be my favorite player & I use to do his free throw rec league up to highschool
Richard Hamilton is Ripping and slashing in the court
Kobe brought me here. From details with Jason Tatum.
What if you always have the ball in your hands?
Active Ambition It means you're playing alone
You are the ghost of melo
what does force the hand of the defense means?
Subbed
Thank you!
Do one on cp3
Shawn Baker or ginobili
without the ball?
Do one on Curry. The best off ball player I’ve ever seen.
I’m on it!
His off ball movement and timing to be in the right spot is truly amazing. His off ball movement combined with his god given shooting ability makes him such a joy to watch.
Klay Thompson
Hell naw you bugging.richard Hamilton best off the ball player
What made rip dangerous he could score inside.real good slasher
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I've always wanted to copy his playstyle, unfortunately only few people here in Philippines only know how to play unselfish basketball.
Rip hamiltons stamina was crayz he just made the guy keep chasing him always
Where is hamilton now?
At home lol
Stephen Curry did the same play. Moving with out the ball is the way to make a affective play
Those plays are specifically designed for curry to free up.
Rip is different he is finding open spaces.
Tha basics...to many players now a dayz jus wanna run back & forth 1 or 2 times or not at all & jus call for tha ball
Hamilton paved way for guys like Klay Thompson
Rip, reggie, ray, steph, klay
Hahahah!
Ray rip reggie 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I wish the video was better as far as quality but good video still
👍👍👍
2004 Pistons VS 1989 "Bad Boys" Pistons. Who would win?
Match!
Bad boys cuz they would make Ben and sheed cry.
@@JohnDaniels6 Nobody's making Ben cry. He would have made Laimbeer his bitch💪
Chauncey was right; the Lakers couldn't stop Rip on Pin down screens and he was giving Payton and Fisher fits in 2004
yeah .. I do the same man
Underrated skill.
Richard Hamilton was fukn sniper man .
Klay Thompson, RH, Reggie Miller, Ray Allen probably the 4 best to ever do it . .. .
A head coach running plays slows the game down.
hmmm .. interesting
thank you , I think!
Do Kyle korver
Good one! We might just have to
Harden should teach youngsters a lesson on how to move without ball!
To bad people don't know how to pass these days😂
😂 😂 😂 That's why they are lazy to do the same thing... 😂
what is this actually ?
sandra taylor moving without the ball is really good for the system just like Golden state warrior Curry and thompson
What a small jaw and chin. You must have wisdom teeth problem
Sex?
💯
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steph curry perfected this
Steph copied it & RIP perfected it
rip at least knew how to run around without needing illegal screens set for him
I think spurs and piston fought 3 times
I'm a laker and Kobe fan but Rip was just mesmerizing to watch
Riiiiiiiiiiiiip
thats cute-kobe
If we talk about favorite player (not about goat), i pick Rip over MJ and LBJ... I even copy his signature free-throw drama shot...
1 - Rip Hamilton
2 - Penny Hardaway
3 - MJ
But kobe block him
another reason MJ is superior to leflop. MJ never stopped moving even without the ball. leflop just rests in the rare instances he doesn’t have it.
Key Skywalker letired
Rip hamilton jump shot release for 2k20 pls
Andrew Lopez and free throw routine
Oh, yeah, Rip studied Reggie Miller. He freely admits it. What's wrong with that?
The LakeShow Lakers will figure out that Rip's style will get them 25 a game out of Brandon Ingram until his crossover dribble gets better. -2K Klass Xession
That's 25 critical points. 25 maximum efficient buckets. He needs to be that Rip Hamilton/Klay Thompson for LeBron, Lonzo, Kuzma, Magee etc.
Williams is slower than Rip.
I play just like Rip, mf hate me 🏃🏾♂️
Casey Canez all day 🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️
This video was made for LBJ, maybe he could learn from this. Not!!!