Klay Thompson Inbounds Play With 3 Counters To Defensive Adjustments

Initial Set Up

This play can be run from either the baseline or the free-throw line extended. The play sequence will remain the same from either location.

Note: 2 is the designated shooter on this play. It is crucial that 2 is a right-handed shooter. Otherwise, it will be an awkward catch-and-shoot from the right corner. If the play is run from the left side, the opposite applies.

Play Sequence

1 releases to the perimeter. 2 cuts towards the basket preparing to rub off a double screen from 4 and 5.

1 becomes the safety valve. 2 runs through a “gate” screen from 4 and 5 to the right corner for an outside shot.

Variation #1: 1 and 2 switch sides

If the defense is overplaying the initial cut, have 1 and 2 signal to switch sides.

Variation #2: 2 slips the double screen

After the defense has seen the play, they will shift the defense to stop the double screen. Counter this by having 2 curl to the basket.

Variation #3: 2 and 4 set a double back screen for 5

Sometimes, the opposing post players will cheat the gate screen in order to jam 2's path to the perimeter. Take advantage of this by having 2 and 4 set a double back screen to get 5 an easy layup.