Caitlin Cooper
@caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social
Creator of Basketball, She Wrote — A blog about the basketball played by the Indiana Pacers: patreon.com/basketballshewrote
Nifty defensive wrinkle from the Pacers against the trendy slide cutting concept designed to attack nail help (corner man cuts to basket, wing slides down to fill that spot).
Nail defender stays home. Once on-ball defender is beat, they peel to the cutter. Low-help picks up the ball.
Nail defender stays home. Once on-ball defender is beat, they peel to the cutter. Low-help picks up the ball.
December 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Nifty defensive wrinkle from the Pacers against the trendy slide cutting concept designed to attack nail help (corner man cuts to basket, wing slides down to fill that spot).
Nail defender stays home. Once on-ball defender is beat, they peel to the cutter. Low-help picks up the ball.
Nail defender stays home. Once on-ball defender is beat, they peel to the cutter. Low-help picks up the ball.
Reposted by Caitlin Cooper
In the span of a few days, Pascal Siakam has experienced both sides of game-winners made in isolation from in-between the paint & the arc
On the divergent symmetry of the playmaker becoming the playbook, staring at the past to provide a different look at the future
www.patreon.com/posts/on-pas...
On the divergent symmetry of the playmaker becoming the playbook, staring at the past to provide a different look at the future
www.patreon.com/posts/on-pas...
November 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
In the span of a few days, Pascal Siakam has experienced both sides of game-winners made in isolation from in-between the paint & the arc
On the divergent symmetry of the playmaker becoming the playbook, staring at the past to provide a different look at the future
www.patreon.com/posts/on-pas...
On the divergent symmetry of the playmaker becoming the playbook, staring at the past to provide a different look at the future
www.patreon.com/posts/on-pas...
In the span of a few days, Pascal Siakam has experienced both sides of game-winners made in isolation from in-between the paint & the arc
On the divergent symmetry of the playmaker becoming the playbook, staring at the past to provide a different look at the future
www.patreon.com/posts/on-pas...
On the divergent symmetry of the playmaker becoming the playbook, staring at the past to provide a different look at the future
www.patreon.com/posts/on-pas...
November 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
In the span of a few days, Pascal Siakam has experienced both sides of game-winners made in isolation from in-between the paint & the arc
On the divergent symmetry of the playmaker becoming the playbook, staring at the past to provide a different look at the future
www.patreon.com/posts/on-pas...
On the divergent symmetry of the playmaker becoming the playbook, staring at the past to provide a different look at the future
www.patreon.com/posts/on-pas...
Reposted by Caitlin Cooper
"I’ve been waiting for the Pacers to go against type. At least this year's type."
Recap from @samsonfolk.bsky.social
-- on the third win of the season, rising out of last place, finding a rare middle, & much more on the now, 3-16 Pacers.
🔗 patreon.com/posts/pacers...
Recap from @samsonfolk.bsky.social
-- on the third win of the season, rising out of last place, finding a rare middle, & much more on the now, 3-16 Pacers.
🔗 patreon.com/posts/pacers...
Pacers beat Wizards as they ascend out of last place | Basketball, She Wrote
Get more from Basketball, She Wrote on Patreon
patreon.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
"I’ve been waiting for the Pacers to go against type. At least this year's type."
Recap from @samsonfolk.bsky.social
-- on the third win of the season, rising out of last place, finding a rare middle, & much more on the now, 3-16 Pacers.
🔗 patreon.com/posts/pacers...
Recap from @samsonfolk.bsky.social
-- on the third win of the season, rising out of last place, finding a rare middle, & much more on the now, 3-16 Pacers.
🔗 patreon.com/posts/pacers...
"I’ve been waiting for the Pacers to go against type. At least this year's type."
Recap from @samsonfolk.bsky.social
-- on the third win of the season, rising out of last place, finding a rare middle, & much more on the now, 3-16 Pacers.
🔗 patreon.com/posts/pacers...
Recap from @samsonfolk.bsky.social
-- on the third win of the season, rising out of last place, finding a rare middle, & much more on the now, 3-16 Pacers.
🔗 patreon.com/posts/pacers...
Pacers beat Wizards as they ascend out of last place | Basketball, She Wrote
Get more from Basketball, She Wrote on Patreon
patreon.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
"I’ve been waiting for the Pacers to go against type. At least this year's type."
Recap from @samsonfolk.bsky.social
-- on the third win of the season, rising out of last place, finding a rare middle, & much more on the now, 3-16 Pacers.
🔗 patreon.com/posts/pacers...
Recap from @samsonfolk.bsky.social
-- on the third win of the season, rising out of last place, finding a rare middle, & much more on the now, 3-16 Pacers.
🔗 patreon.com/posts/pacers...
Reposted by Caitlin Cooper
🔥🔥🔥
Myself & @samsonfolk.bsky.social traded places this week.
He talked to me about the Pacers: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk?...
And I talked to him about the Raptors:
youtu.be/eM6_5-b0JEc?...
If that interests you, you should probably like/comment/subscribe/etc.
He talked to me about the Pacers: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk?...
And I talked to him about the Raptors:
youtu.be/eM6_5-b0JEc?...
If that interests you, you should probably like/comment/subscribe/etc.
The Raptors are better than everyone thought
YouTube video by Raptors Republic
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🔥🔥🔥
Myself & @samsonfolk.bsky.social traded places this week.
He talked to me about the Pacers: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk?...
And I talked to him about the Raptors:
youtu.be/eM6_5-b0JEc?...
If that interests you, you should probably like/comment/subscribe/etc.
He talked to me about the Pacers: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk?...
And I talked to him about the Raptors:
youtu.be/eM6_5-b0JEc?...
If that interests you, you should probably like/comment/subscribe/etc.
The Raptors are better than everyone thought
YouTube video by Raptors Republic
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Myself & @samsonfolk.bsky.social traded places this week.
He talked to me about the Pacers: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk?...
And I talked to him about the Raptors:
youtu.be/eM6_5-b0JEc?...
If that interests you, you should probably like/comment/subscribe/etc.
He talked to me about the Pacers: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk?...
And I talked to him about the Raptors:
youtu.be/eM6_5-b0JEc?...
If that interests you, you should probably like/comment/subscribe/etc.
Reposted by Caitlin Cooper
Rapcast with @samsonfolk.bsky.social & @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social: deep dive on how this “mish mash” Raptors roster has become the No. 2 halfcourt offense, Darko’s late‑game problem solving, Barnes bullying Mathurin, and Ingram calmly walking it up to drill the iso game‑winner over Siakam.
The Raptors are better than everyone thought w/ Caitlin Cooper & Samson
The Raptors are better than everyone thought w/ Caitlin Cooper & Samson
Samson Folk is joined by Caitlin Cooper to deep dive on the Raptors beating expectations.
The post The Raptors are better than everyone thought w/ Caitlin Cooper & Samson first appeared on Raptors Republic.
dlvr.it
November 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Rapcast with @samsonfolk.bsky.social & @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social: deep dive on how this “mish mash” Raptors roster has become the No. 2 halfcourt offense, Darko’s late‑game problem solving, Barnes bullying Mathurin, and Ingram calmly walking it up to drill the iso game‑winner over Siakam.
Reposted by Caitlin Cooper
Hmmm… @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social says on her podcast this #pacers team is better with two point guards, and they immediately finish the game with Nembhard and McConnell in the game. 🎓🎓🎓
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Hmmm… @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social says on her podcast this #pacers team is better with two point guards, and they immediately finish the game with Nembhard and McConnell in the game. 🎓🎓🎓
Reposted by Caitlin Cooper
Plus, we were asked about books, ideal holiday meals, and tips for persevering through losing.
As always, the film work we do together is free - like/comment/subscribe!
Read: www.patreon.com/posts/mailba...
Watch: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk
As always, the film work we do together is free - like/comment/subscribe!
Read: www.patreon.com/posts/mailba...
Watch: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk
How off-center are the Pacers? w/ Caitlin & Samson
YouTube video by Caitlin Cooper
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Plus, we were asked about books, ideal holiday meals, and tips for persevering through losing.
As always, the film work we do together is free - like/comment/subscribe!
Read: www.patreon.com/posts/mailba...
Watch: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk
As always, the film work we do together is free - like/comment/subscribe!
Read: www.patreon.com/posts/mailba...
Watch: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk
Reposted by Caitlin Cooper
Hey guys, myself & @samsonfolk.bsky.social reunited to mailbag about the 2-15 Pacers
- how "off-center" are they - both at the five and from regaining championship aspirations
- Sheppard-Walker struggles, explained
- league-wide trends
Importance of role normalization: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk
- how "off-center" are they - both at the five and from regaining championship aspirations
- Sheppard-Walker struggles, explained
- league-wide trends
Importance of role normalization: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk
November 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Hey guys, myself & @samsonfolk.bsky.social reunited to mailbag about the 2-15 Pacers
- how "off-center" are they - both at the five and from regaining championship aspirations
- Sheppard-Walker struggles, explained
- league-wide trends
Importance of role normalization: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk
- how "off-center" are they - both at the five and from regaining championship aspirations
- Sheppard-Walker struggles, explained
- league-wide trends
Importance of role normalization: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk
Hey guys, myself & @samsonfolk.bsky.social reunited to mailbag about the 2-15 Pacers
- how "off-center" are they - both at the five and from regaining championship aspirations
- Sheppard-Walker struggles, explained
- league-wide trends
Importance of role normalization: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk
- how "off-center" are they - both at the five and from regaining championship aspirations
- Sheppard-Walker struggles, explained
- league-wide trends
Importance of role normalization: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk
November 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Hey guys, myself & @samsonfolk.bsky.social reunited to mailbag about the 2-15 Pacers
- how "off-center" are they - both at the five and from regaining championship aspirations
- Sheppard-Walker struggles, explained
- league-wide trends
Importance of role normalization: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk
- how "off-center" are they - both at the five and from regaining championship aspirations
- Sheppard-Walker struggles, explained
- league-wide trends
Importance of role normalization: youtu.be/uJ22JllesUk
Reposted by Caitlin Cooper
Bennedict Mathurin isn't known as a passer, but he's assisting his teammates as a cutter
I wrote about how he's reshaping the defense as part of the offense, & not just bending the defense separate from the offense
No Paywall: www.patreon.com/posts/why-be...
I wrote about how he's reshaping the defense as part of the offense, & not just bending the defense separate from the offense
No Paywall: www.patreon.com/posts/why-be...
November 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Bennedict Mathurin isn't known as a passer, but he's assisting his teammates as a cutter
I wrote about how he's reshaping the defense as part of the offense, & not just bending the defense separate from the offense
No Paywall: www.patreon.com/posts/why-be...
I wrote about how he's reshaping the defense as part of the offense, & not just bending the defense separate from the offense
No Paywall: www.patreon.com/posts/why-be...
Bennedict Mathurin isn't known as a passer, but he's assisting his teammates as a cutter
I wrote about how he's reshaping the defense as part of the offense, & not just bending the defense separate from the offense
No Paywall: www.patreon.com/posts/why-be...
I wrote about how he's reshaping the defense as part of the offense, & not just bending the defense separate from the offense
No Paywall: www.patreon.com/posts/why-be...
November 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Bennedict Mathurin isn't known as a passer, but he's assisting his teammates as a cutter
I wrote about how he's reshaping the defense as part of the offense, & not just bending the defense separate from the offense
No Paywall: www.patreon.com/posts/why-be...
I wrote about how he's reshaping the defense as part of the offense, & not just bending the defense separate from the offense
No Paywall: www.patreon.com/posts/why-be...
Reposted by Caitlin Cooper
Wrote about what I liked about the Nembhard-Sheppard-Mathurin-Siakam-Huff lineup, and why in playing a group that had never played together before while also still toggling between bigs, the Pacers looked more like the Pacers than ever this season
www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
Pacers look more like the Pacers with new-look lineup | Basketball, She Wrote
Get more from Basketball, She Wrote on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Wrote about what I liked about the Nembhard-Sheppard-Mathurin-Siakam-Huff lineup, and why in playing a group that had never played together before while also still toggling between bigs, the Pacers looked more like the Pacers than ever this season
www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
Wrote about what I liked about the Nembhard-Sheppard-Mathurin-Siakam-Huff lineup, and why in playing a group that had never played together before while also still toggling between bigs, the Pacers looked more like the Pacers than ever this season
www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
Pacers look more like the Pacers with new-look lineup | Basketball, She Wrote
Get more from Basketball, She Wrote on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Wrote about what I liked about the Nembhard-Sheppard-Mathurin-Siakam-Huff lineup, and why in playing a group that had never played together before while also still toggling between bigs, the Pacers looked more like the Pacers than ever this season
www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
Reposted by Caitlin Cooper
The Pacers have been through basketball hell.
So naturally, I wrote about all of the ways that Andrew Nembhard is navigating the (under)world of defenders ducking under: www.patreon.com/posts/143680...
So naturally, I wrote about all of the ways that Andrew Nembhard is navigating the (under)world of defenders ducking under: www.patreon.com/posts/143680...
November 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The Pacers have been through basketball hell.
So naturally, I wrote about all of the ways that Andrew Nembhard is navigating the (under)world of defenders ducking under: www.patreon.com/posts/143680...
So naturally, I wrote about all of the ways that Andrew Nembhard is navigating the (under)world of defenders ducking under: www.patreon.com/posts/143680...
The Pacers have been through basketball hell.
So naturally, I wrote about all of the ways that Andrew Nembhard is navigating the (under)world of defenders ducking under: www.patreon.com/posts/143680...
So naturally, I wrote about all of the ways that Andrew Nembhard is navigating the (under)world of defenders ducking under: www.patreon.com/posts/143680...
November 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The Pacers have been through basketball hell.
So naturally, I wrote about all of the ways that Andrew Nembhard is navigating the (under)world of defenders ducking under: www.patreon.com/posts/143680...
So naturally, I wrote about all of the ways that Andrew Nembhard is navigating the (under)world of defenders ducking under: www.patreon.com/posts/143680...
Reposted by Caitlin Cooper
Two years ago, just before IND traded for Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard had to guard Lauri Markkanen. Now, it was Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
On the non-stop down screens that had IND down bad, & what that match-up says about a healthier team that still isn't whole.
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
On the non-stop down screens that had IND down bad, & what that match-up says about a healthier team that still isn't whole.
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Two years ago, just before IND traded for Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard had to guard Lauri Markkanen. Now, it was Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
On the non-stop down screens that had IND down bad, & what that match-up says about a healthier team that still isn't whole.
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
On the non-stop down screens that had IND down bad, & what that match-up says about a healthier team that still isn't whole.
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
Reposted by Caitlin Cooper
Just @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social patreon, unfortunately
Last thing I’ll say about this for now:
What is the _actually existing publication_ that you evangelize for? That you consistently hype when they do good things, urge people to support, and are a sustaining donor or subscriber to?
This isn’t a prompt; it’s a reminder to hold yourself accountable.
What is the _actually existing publication_ that you evangelize for? That you consistently hype when they do good things, urge people to support, and are a sustaining donor or subscriber to?
This isn’t a prompt; it’s a reminder to hold yourself accountable.
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Just @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social patreon, unfortunately
Two years ago, just before IND traded for Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard had to guard Lauri Markkanen. Now, it was Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
On the non-stop down screens that had IND down bad, & what that match-up says about a healthier team that still isn't whole.
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
On the non-stop down screens that had IND down bad, & what that match-up says about a healthier team that still isn't whole.
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Two years ago, just before IND traded for Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard had to guard Lauri Markkanen. Now, it was Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.
On the non-stop down screens that had IND down bad, & what that match-up says about a healthier team that still isn't whole.
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
On the non-stop down screens that had IND down bad, & what that match-up says about a healthier team that still isn't whole.
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...
Reposted by Caitlin Cooper
I wrote about Jarace Walker in his third season
On the areas where he's been his own best defender, where he needs to improve to be a better defender, & getting to play through mistakes while (hopefully) learning from them:
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/opport...
On the areas where he's been his own best defender, where he needs to improve to be a better defender, & getting to play through mistakes while (hopefully) learning from them:
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/opport...
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I wrote about Jarace Walker in his third season
On the areas where he's been his own best defender, where he needs to improve to be a better defender, & getting to play through mistakes while (hopefully) learning from them:
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/opport...
On the areas where he's been his own best defender, where he needs to improve to be a better defender, & getting to play through mistakes while (hopefully) learning from them:
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/opport...
I wrote about Jarace Walker in his third season
On the areas where he's been his own best defender, where he needs to improve to be a better defender, & getting to play through mistakes while (hopefully) learning from them:
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/opport...
On the areas where he's been his own best defender, where he needs to improve to be a better defender, & getting to play through mistakes while (hopefully) learning from them:
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/opport...
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I wrote about Jarace Walker in his third season
On the areas where he's been his own best defender, where he needs to improve to be a better defender, & getting to play through mistakes while (hopefully) learning from them:
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/opport...
On the areas where he's been his own best defender, where he needs to improve to be a better defender, & getting to play through mistakes while (hopefully) learning from them:
🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/opport...
In case anyone was wondering why the Pacers didn't attack Jokic in PnR more last night, Denver went under A LOT against Nembhard and especially on screens involving Jokic.
Nembhard attempted 7 jumpers after two or more dribbles -- the most since Game 4 of the 2024 BOS-IND ECF.
Nembhard attempted 7 jumpers after two or more dribbles -- the most since Game 4 of the 2024 BOS-IND ECF.
November 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
In case anyone was wondering why the Pacers didn't attack Jokic in PnR more last night, Denver went under A LOT against Nembhard and especially on screens involving Jokic.
Nembhard attempted 7 jumpers after two or more dribbles -- the most since Game 4 of the 2024 BOS-IND ECF.
Nembhard attempted 7 jumpers after two or more dribbles -- the most since Game 4 of the 2024 BOS-IND ECF.