Golden State Warriors Defense (Draymond Green Anchored)
He could switch onto guards and bigs without losing value
Scouting And Strategy
Golden State Warriors "Phoenix" Play for Klay Thompson
Specific ATO designed to get Klay an open catch-and-shoot 3
Direct answer
What is Golden State Warriors "Phoenix" Play for Klay Thompson?
Specific ATO designed to get Klay an open catch-and-shoot 3
Quick facts
| Category | Scouting And Strategy |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- Specific ATO designed to get Klay an open catch-and-shoot 3
How it works
- Uses a stagger screen with a pin-in action to get Klay out of the corner
- The action is timed so that the inbound pass receiver and the pass to Klay happen in one fluid motion
Bilingual terms
| English | Golden State Warriors "Phoenix" Play for Klay Thompson |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 金州勇士「Phoenix」战术（为Klay Thompson设计） |
| Traditional Chinese | 金州勇士隊“鳳凰城”為克萊·湯普森效力 |
Related concepts
ATO (After Timeout) Plays
Specific ATO designed to get Klay an open catch-and-shoot 3
Dead-Ball Communication
During dead balls (free throws, timeouts, inbounds), the defense must clearly establish who is guarding whom and what the defensive scheme is.
Archetype-Based ATO Designs
Setup: Shot Creator gets immediate ball in space for isolation attempt.
ATO (After Timeout) Plays (NCAA)
After-timeout plays are the only fully predetermined offensive actions in a game.
Late-Game ATOs vs. Early-Game ATOs
Late-Game (final 2 minutes, score close): Designed for isolation or high-percentage looks (not low-percentage 3s)