230. The Mindset-Transforming Cat Group

Even though Parker knew it was trash talk, his emotions still fluctuated greatly.

But!

Playing basketball, the little sports car was professional; he didn't mess around and steadily lobbed the ball to Duncan, who was backing down Okafor in the post, then braced himself for more—Go ahead, little fatty, keep firing at me!

To Parker's surprise, Felton didn't continue with the trash talk but immediately retreated to the free-throw line, ready to defend against Finley getting the ball at the high post for a shot.

Parker gave Felton's defensive readiness and movement selection a mental thumbs up.

Finley was the only Spurs player with a reliable mid-range shot from the perimeter, and lifting from the baseline using screens to the high post was one of his common movement patterns to receive the ball for a post play.