John Tait

Just to clarify a few misconceptions and highlight some interesting things I’ve seen re: journalism. My question was admittedly long but journalists typically ask three or four questions which when added up are of an equal-ish time to mine. I deliberately chose to ask one detailed question instead. I mentioned the 2006 columns as I wanted to see if 1) his opinion had changed 20 years on and 2) how he deals with that as a coach now rather than an analyst or writer. His answers provided inference to both even if he didn’t explicitly say so, which is helpful for my work going forward. And lastly, I asked that question as I am working on a piece around those ideas. The quotes feed into the article. The article is the end product. Getting more information from an interviewee is probably the aim when the interview is the end product. Getting new information relevant to the article is the aim when the article is the end product. Everyone entitled to an opinion on someone’s journalist approach. As someone with a big passion for football especially tactically, I’m enjoying trying new things and I’m happy with how it’s gone so far whilst always trying to improve with guidance from the best. Excited to share my piece next week so stay tuned.

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Here goes the first play! 📈 Devin Booker O26.5 Pts @ -105 ❤️ Dropping a ladder if I get 100 Likes! Buying the recent dip in scoring for Booker. The recent struggles are mostly shooting variance, not role. In games where Booker attempts 20+ FGAs, against defenses ranked in bottom 10 in points allowed off TOs and bottom 10 vs P&R ball handlers, he has cleared 26.5 in 22 of 26 games since last season. That tells the story a bit. When the shot volume is there, this line is beatable regardless of short term efficiency. NYK's defensive scheme quietly helps high usage guards. They play a conservative drop heavy coverage in P&R, prioritizing rim protection over ball pressure. Over 40% of Booker's offense comes as a P&R ball handler, and another 25% comes in transition, two areas where the Knicks are more containment based than disruptive.