Caitlin Cooper
@caitlinmaycooper
"You're wasting your dribble, especially with how fast we want to play." On Pascal Siakam's offseason advice for Jarace Walker, & how the third-year forward can start a stampede, presented via film examples of both players + another teammate. Free to read: www.patreon.com/posts/explai...
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Hello. I've decided to be someone who talks to NBA head coaches about basketball. Here's a sneak peek of what's coming. Full episode about random offense (with a bit of breaking...
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Hey guys, I talked to Rick Carlisle about the Pacers playing random - drawing influence from jazz - implementing this style in 2025 vs 2011 - why the NBA is running less PnR - do...
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Today marks three years of Basketball, She Wrote. There's been a lot of highs and, unfortunately, a few lows. I'm still my own harshest critic, but I also still believe that -- si...
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Andrew Nembhard has mastered the art of stealing the opening tip to such an extent that teams started game-planning for his gamesmanship in the playoffs. Allow me to explain, a t...
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I wrote about Johnny Furphy - the athleticism and defense that have always been there & why reaching new heights, beyond his dunk of the summer, might require finding lower lows O...
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In G2 against CLE, Nembhard did the exact same thing, which meant IND started the 4Q with the ball. IND also finished the 4Q with more FGA. When the series shifted back to IND, Mitchell was all out face-guarding Nembhard on the tip in order to play interference.
Hey guys, myself & @samsonfolk.bsky.social conducted a Pacers group therapy session via mailbag questions - coping after G7 - expected changes w/ Nembhard as starting PG - players most poised to make a leap - strategic trends from the playoffs what an adventure: youtu.be/WWEtVGd2t8c
Crowning this the NBA's trendiest action sequence this season: down-flip-flare. Call from the Pacers is "touch." Exemplifies the PASS > DRIBBLE revival. Also shows why, even when MIN, IND, CHA, TOR, UTA, & countless other teams run the same play, they don't all play the same.
Some teams have started blitzing these pistol-flare empty PnR for TJM. Walker surged into the 3-on-2 and finished with his (gasp) left hand. I wrote about this and other changes from the best game of his career, as well as his overall sense of direction: www.patreon.com/posts/on-jar...
The Pacers have been through basketball hell. So naturally, I wrote about all of the ways that Andrew Nembhard is navigating the (under)world of defenders ducking under: www.patreon.com/posts/143680...
Once heard a coach say that they were willing to give up a few back cuts in exchange for playing higher in the gaps because what they've found is that players don't really like to back cut that much & prefer to C&S or drive with the ball in their hands I think about that a lot
Two years ago, just before IND traded for Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard had to guard Lauri Markkanen. Now, it was Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. On the non-stop down screens that had IND down bad, & what that match-up says about a healthier team that still isn't whole. 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
In the span of a few days, Pascal Siakam has experienced both sides of game-winners made in isolation from in-between the paint & the arc On the divergent symmetry of the playmaker becoming the playbook, staring at the past to provide a different look at the future www.patreon.com/posts/on-pas...
Hey guys, myself & @samsonfolk.bsky.social talked about the Pacers betting big on Ivica Zubac - How he can enhance Tyrese - What the change in spacing means for Siakam - Will the Pacers still play fast? - Interior friction - Lots of options at center No longer a "big" problem: youtu.be/yq0tPWQyt7Q
The Pacers averaged 4.9 possessions with at least three offensive players crashing last season, which ranked 26th in the league. In their preseason opener, they racked up 30. I wrote about why, as tinkerers, the Pacers already look like the Pacers: www.patreon.com/posts/as-tin...
Tyson, Rachel Foulger, Rob and Amber, Vecepia, Tina, Erika, and Rachel LaMont in the finale audience #Survivor50 (source: Davie)
My banner rejecting AIPAC money wasn’t allowed inside the NH Democratic Party event: apparently not in the “spirit of unity.” I’m united with Granite Staters who want big money out of our politics, with no exceptions.
Today marks the first day of Women’s History Month. No matter what political barriers, societal expectations, and obstacles, women have contributed greatly to this world and achieved significant progress. #womenshistorymonth
The Reggae Girlz are outperforming the men… So why aren’t they getting the same support? 🤔🇯🇲 This is the REAL conversation Jamaican football needs to have. #ReggaeGirlz #JamaicaFootball #WomensFootball #FootballDebate #SupportWomensSports
Our federal leaders are sitting on their hands. It's up to state leaders to step in and work together to protect the American people. Our conversation with State Futures' @gabygoldstein.bsky.social on detention centers, the Iran War, & state leaders coming together: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHSK...
Goodwin on such a heater, he’d rather take the pull-up trey than pass for a wide-open layup lol
Location: Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra Date: April 17 At a protest organised by Vishwa Hindu Parishad–Bajrang Dal, a Durga Vahini leader spread the conspiracies of “corporate jihad” and “love jihad” and claimed that “jihadis” would soon be exposed and “shown their place.”
Better understand key stages involved in developing new interventions, through the use of a case study on InTER-ACT – a universal ACT intervention for adolescents, at our upcoming webinar from Dr. Victoria Samuel. Secure your place today & gain an update on #ACT research! https://bit.ly/3NxiKbu
Further to my ‘Stack nobody read about the perils of UFO disclosure. One of my preoccupations is that the awe and fear provoked by any such disclosure will push one of these hokey proto-religions to the fore. Enjoy..
The Roberts Court destroyed what’s left of the Voting Rights Act — the civil rights law that helped usher in our multiracial democracy. Congress can do something about this. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM
Alan Chambers was once the head of Exodus International, which claimed to ‘cure’ gays and lesbians.
My review of Fae it Ain't So by @avarossalayawells.bsky.social #booksky #romancereader #fantasyromance #romantasy #WitchfullyWed
Scoliosis is more than a curve on an X-ray. Pain and progression are shaped by neuromuscular control, flexibility, recovery, and biology. Similar curves can behave very differently. The curve isn’t the whole story. 📩 Upload your X-rays for review. #ScoliSMART
In a tense exchange at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) pressed US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over the rising costs of the Iran war and its economic impact on American taxpayers.
Gas Mask Underwater Panic Training Zombie and Ragnar: aqualungs50.com/x-new/new-se...
Come see me and MANY other at Big Block Brewing on 2/13! We're working hard to make this an event to remember. There will be some giveaways, a craft table, and a professionally manned photobooth! (1/2) #booksky #authorsky #bookevent #authorevent
How is @governorwalz.mn.gov feeling after Kristi Noem's ouster? "Petty as hell," he admits to @karaswisher.bsky.social. Catch more of this conversation on our special "Resist and Unsubscribe" episode, out tomorrow on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. #ResistandUnsubscribe
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published its report on the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. The government must go further and faster to address the problems with leasehold. Read our report: committees.parliament.uk/committee/17...
SGA ARRIVES FOR GAME 4 👏 Thunder seek a 3-1 series lead in the West Finals! 🍿 OKC (2-1) SAS, Game 4 📺 8:00pm/et on NBC & Peacock
Tip: Take out enemies the Baraxium first to stay safe from heavy ranged attacks! 🔫 Wishlist Cardstronaut on Steam today. #indiegame #gamedev #TurnBasedThursday #rougelike #indiegamedev
🇱🇧/🇫🇷 Liban - France : un lien indéfectible ? ▶️Emmanuel Macron et Nawaf Salam "sont apparus en parfaite symbiose", déclare Karim-Emile Bitar, enseignant à Sciences Po Paris et professeur à l'Université Saint-Joseph à Beyrouth sur #ledebatf24 avec Stéphanie Antoine.
Monday, Thursday and Friday. Saint Kitts Cruise ship passengers... MY PRIVATE CARNIVAL SPOT ON Saint Kitts! You’ll find me at the vibrant Port Zante Artists’ Area, showcasing Art that's "too raw for the main strip ,but too real to ignore. #folkart #Caribbeanart #islandcrafts #AuthenticCrafts
✨On this months Delta Episode Mauro and Jared reminisce about cryptids like Moth-Man, Chaz gets the praise he deserves, and we talk about the various POV's gamers have about pixel art in games!✨ ✨ open.spotify.com/episode/6vkk... ✨ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshow #podcasts #popculture
DEMENTIA DON #DEMENTIADON #SUNDOWNING #25THAMENDMENT #Epsteinfiles #DonaldTrump #republicans #gop #politicssky #blacksky #USPOL #farleftsky #liberalsky #addtoliberalsky #progressivesky
Ironmouse Brat Princess Chibi model by OOGA_Studios, thank you to everyone who helped bring this gremolin to life! 😈💖 🎨🔧 Art & Rig ▸ gogogo_ria ✏️ Line boil & Rig assistant ▸ Doo_Ducky_Doo 🎬 Showcase ▸ lio_lalala
Seventeen Reform officials suspended, expelled or resigned in less than two weeks since the elections. More than one in ten of their 2025 councillors were gone within a year. They are on course to exceed that rate considerably faster this time.
Here’s what I think we all have come to recognize: Politicians are not going to save us. We, the normal, everyday people are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We can do this, but it’s going to take all of us. One team. One dream. Join the team at dittmerforcongress.com/volunteer
Everyone can speak as they wish, vote for, or not vote for, who they want. But when a blunder of epic proportions is made, it has consequences. The consequences of 2015-16 bull manure should render those to the sidelines, and back solely to their fulltime gig, whatever that might be. #DeadlineWH
The Israeli government has been committing these atrocities since the Nakba and have escalated since October 2023. This is performance politics. @reprosadelauro is brought and paid for by @aipac and the military industrial complex and will never do anything of substance. #endgenocide #freepalesti̇ne
Oh Saeed my love, you have broken my heart. We could have had something really special but you had to go and spoil it all by wearing socks with sandals. 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 ALEXA!!! Play Roy Orbison “it’s over”
#TrailerTuesday Crafty Survivors is an action roguelite, with an unusual cast of characters! Heroes and adventurers are gone, and it's up to regular folk to pick up their tools and fight the creatures that threaten to destroy their world. #roguelite #pixelart #indiegame
Florida District 1: let me tell you about Jimmy Patronis (who doesn’t even live in the district). I’m running to be your next Congresswoman because I love this place and will fight for YOU. Visit gayforcongress.com to learn more about what I believe in and what I will do. #TeamValimont
@repespaillat.bsky.social walks away from a Jewish constituent refusing to answer why he takes AIPAC…He’s received $133,000+ from AIPAC & its pro-Israel supporters for his 2026 re-election campaign alone. He doesn’t get that Americans are tired of their tax $ funding GNCD.. #votehimout @nytimes.com
A beautiful start to the day a cat walk as we get ready to meet the RTL TV team
Kitty Richards on @bloomberg.com: Kevin Warsh has proven he is ill-equipped to make the decisions necessary to guide households through an economic crisis. "He might be more interested in which way the political winds are blowing than in what the data is showing."
Listen to filmmaker Laura Poitras discuss her new documentary "Cover Up" and the greatest threats to investigative journalism on the latest episode of On the Media: www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
PART 3: Counterprotesting the “No Kings” protesters. 👀🇺🇸 Casa Grande, Arizona. Straight-up, it’s a bunch of old white Liberals. Enjoy this multiple-part series. MustangMedic gives you more. #nokingsprotest #arizona #nokings #breakingnews #breaking #mustangmedic #politics
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