This is a deception-based quick hitter. The play shows a pin-down. The defense prepares for a switch. The screen never happens. Instead: #5 slips → rim is exposed | You are not creating space.You are using defensive anticipation against itself.
Against well-coached teams that anticipate screens and prepare to switch, the “fake” becomes deadlier than the actual screen. You are using the opponent’s scouting report against them to steal an easy layup.