Comparison of the peak Soviet men s basketball team and the NBA technology of the same period

In the long history of basketball, the Soviet men's basketball team at its peak was undoubtedly a strong team in the international basketball world, and the NBA represents the highest level of basketball in the world. Comparing the techniques of the two is an interesting and meaningful thing.

Offensive skills comparison

Soviet men's basketball team

The offensive of the Soviet men's basketball team is very team-oriented. They pay great attention to the execution of overall tactics, and the transfer and cutting coordination between players is exquisite. On the court, each player knows his position and mission, creating good offensive opportunities through constant off-ball running and precise passes. For example, their outside players can skillfully create singles space for inside players through pick-and-roll, or cut into the basket and score. At the same time, the players of the Soviet men's basketball team have excellent mid- and long-distance shooting ability. They are good at using the area outside the three-point line to open up space in the offense and create opportunities for inside players to break through and attack. This offensive method with team cooperation as the core makes it difficult for opponents to defend in a targeted manner.

In addition, the Soviet men's basketball team has a very good grasp of the offensive rhythm. They will flexibly adjust the offensive rhythm according to their opponent's defensive strength and on-field situation. When the opponent's defense is tight, they will patiently pass the ball to find defensive loopholes; and when the opponent's defense is loose, they will decisively speed up the pace and launch a fast fast break counterattack.

NBA

NBA's offensive style pays more attention to the development of personal abilities. The players have excellent physical fitness and superb personal skills, and are able to score on their own abilities in one-on-one situations. Many NBA stars have super breakthrough abilities, and they can use their speed, strength and skills to break through their opponents' defenses and directly hit the basket. For example, Michael Jordan, whose breakthrough and mid-range jump shot skills are unique, and he can often score for the team with his personal ability at critical moments.

At the same time, NBA teams also attach great importance to the three-point shooting tactics. With the development of the times, the position of three-pointers in the NBA is becoming more and more important. The team will arrange special three-point shooters to ambush on the outside. When the inside player attracts defensive attention, the outside shooter will get the opportunity to shoot an open spot. Moreover, the NBA's offensive tactics are more diverse. In addition to the conventional pick-and-roll, pass-and-cut coordination, there will also be a large number of tactics such as high-position support and low-position singles to fully utilize the players' personal advantages.

Defensive skills Comparison

Soviet Men's Basketball Team

The Soviet Men's Basketball Team's defense is mainly based on teamwork. They emphasize the integrity and discipline of defense, and players will use close joint defense to limit their opponents' offense. When defending, they actively engage in physical confrontation, interfering with opponents' shooting and passing. At the same time, the players of the Soviet men's basketball team have excellent defensive awareness and can predict the opponent's passing route in advance, steal and interfere. For example, they will make up for teammates’ defensive loopholes through active defensive rotations and form a tight defensive barrier.

In addition, the Soviet men's basketball team is also very good at defending three-pointers. They will focus on their opponent's three-point shooters, limiting their chances of catching and shooting. Moreover, they will interfere with the opponent's three-point shooting through assisting defense and supplementary defense, and reduce the opponent's three-point shooting percentage.

NBA

NBA's defense rules pay more attention to personal defensive ability. Players have excellent physical fitness and defensive skills to effectively limit opponents’ scoring in one-on-one situations. Many NBA players have strong defensive awareness and defensive enthusiasm. They will spare no effort to press and defend the whole game, putting huge pressure on their opponents. For example, Bruce Bowen is a player known for his defense, who can limit his opponent's scoring through active defensive moves and excellent defensive skills.

At the same time, NBA teams will also formulate different defensive strategies based on their opponent's characteristics. When facing some players with super offensive abilities, they will adopt a double-team defense strategy to limit their chances of receiving and passing the ball. Moreover, the NBA's defensive intensity is very strong, and the physical confrontation between players is more intense, which puts high demands on the players' physical fitness and defensive skills.

Comparison of

Soviet Men's Basketball Team

The Soviet Men's Basketball Team's game style pays more attention to the integrity of the team and the execution of tactics. During the game, they will attack and defend in an orderly manner according to the established tactical arrangements, and will not be easily disrupted by the opponent's rhythm. The Soviet men's basketball team often pays more attention to the process in the game, and they will gradually accumulate advantages through patient offense and strict defense. Moreover, the players of the Soviet men's basketball team pay great attention to team honors in the game, and they will sacrifice their personal interests for the victory of the team.

NBA

NBA's game style pays more attention to viewing and competitiveness. The game was full of fierce confrontations, exciting dunks and difficult shooting, which could attract the attention of a large number of viewers. NBA teams pay more attention to scoring and victory in the game, and will take various means to win the game. Moreover, the NBA's game pace is faster, the players' physical fitness and athletic ability are stronger, and the results of the game are often more suspenseful and dramatic.

The Soviet men's basketball team at its peak and the NBA at its same time have their own technical advantages and disadvantages. The Soviet men's basketball team is good at teamwork and overall tactics, while the NBA is known for its personal abilities and diverse tactics. Although the environment and game rules of the two are different, they have made important contributions to the development of basketball and have also left a strong mark in basketball history.