Basketball Play Reference Index Plus

[n_huffhines]

This is so cool. It allows you to see shooting % based on where you are on the floor. So sweet:

Lebron's numbers are the ones on the left. The author points out that Melo is least efficient with his mid-range jumper but it accounts for the largest bulk of his shots. Go figure.

Scoring at will: LeBron vs. Melo | The Wages of Wins Journal

 

[n_huffhines]

Lol

all of this boils down to shot selection. Lebron james is better at easier shots and as a result he takes fewer of the hard shots. Melo is better at some of the more difficult shots and is prone to take them. The issue is that the scoreboard doesn’t care! Did lebron get his two points for an easy jam or by a pull up jumper? Who cares? In complimenting melo for being a pure scorer what people need to realize is that shot selection is part of being a scorer! Taking bad shots at a better rate than most players may be impressive. However, the nba is not a game of horse.

 

[GahLee]

I think the trade to New York is proving that Melo is another Chris Bosh, just a less effective one.

He was looked at as a superstar but he is really nothing more than a good player with a ton of hype.