jasonvols2.2
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If Carmelo shot more than 40% on those mid range jumpers it would have helped. Draymond Green's mediocre 30% from 3 was a more efficient offense with a way lower use rate. Carmelo could only demand one defender and still didn’t want to pass it.Yep. The infatuation with the 3 point shot that some believe boxed out Carmelo Anthony from his impact spot in the league anymore seemed to see its honeymoon end with the midrange returning as a coveted attribute in the toolbox once again.
If Carmelo shot more than 40% on those mid range jumpers it would have helped. Draymond Green's mediocre 30% from 3 was a more efficient offense with a way lower use rate. Carmelo could only demand one defender and still didn’t want to pass it.
If our guys shoot over 50% on those mid range shots they should absolutely be taking them. Most NBA teams figured out that very few players can shoot consistently enough from mid range to make it worth seeking out that shot. Shaun Livingston sticks out as a conspicuous exception, with his height and passing ability making it a difficult shot to defend in the first place.
I doubt there are many coaches that discourage the mid-range J. There was such an influx of "athletes" into the college game in the 80's and 90's that the vast majority took it to the rim, and the rest were focused on 3-point shooting. Essentially, the day of the mid-range jumper disappeared. Ask most coaches, and I'm pretty sure they would love guys that can hit the 2 and the 3.I love the midrange shot. It's a shame that players are discouraged to shoot it so much nowadays. I like how our team does. I think it adds variety to offenses, one more thing for the defense to have to think about.
They’ve got 3 of the last 4 championships and the other was a runner-up.
This might be the year they fall off, but that’s pretty extreme cherry picking.
I doubt there are many coaches that discourage the mid-range J. There was such an influx of "athletes" into the college game in the 80's and 90's that the vast majority took it to the rim, and the rest were focused on 3-point shooting. Essentially, the day of the mid-range jumper disappeared. Ask most coaches, and I'm pretty sure they would love guys that can hit the 2 and the 3.
Oh, no cherry picking though I can see why it would seem like it. I acknowledge the Dubs dominance in recent history.They’ve got 3 of the last 4 championships and the other was a runner-up.
This might be the year they fall off, but that’s pretty extreme cherry picking.
Oh, no cherry picking though I can see why it would seem like it. I readily acknowledge the Dubs dominance in recent history. They earned the crowns. Same way there's no way I'd knock Bama for last night's game if acknowledging Clemson's most recent achievement. In the context of recent changes in the NBA, I thought this discussion was speaking of the present and presently they are tied for 5th in the league with the 76ers while 2nd in their division. Their body of work speaks for itself. I am just saying currently, as in right now, they are tied for 5th.They’ve got 3 of the last 4 championships and the other was a runner-up.
This might be the year they fall off, but that’s pretty extreme cherry picking.
It’s also after 4 years of other teams widely adopting the fundamentals of their offense, while they themselves are having trouble with Green’s poor shooting and Durant’s preference for isolation plays. If Green keeps shooting 25% from deep, his defender will keep fading to the inside to take away the drive and the passing lanes. It’s gotten pretty extreme in some cases.
Agreed. Yeah, in retrospect, I guess pointing out they're currently tied for 5th (not first) was splitting hairs. Only the titles count.Regular season does not mean that much. Make the playoffs, and then the real competition starts.