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[cuyankees]

Good article about death of mid range and most importantly, Melo being the last of the MJ type player. His peers have adapted, he has not and that's the end of it.

Hated the Melo trade when it happened, hated PJax resigning him but feel sorry for the guy bc he's getting a bad rap, unfortunately stats are showing why and it's really hard to wrap my mind around how 1 player can have such an effect on a team. It's a shame and an end of an era

It is. People already know I feel like his effect on a team is really overrated due to BS narratives. He’s not the first and won’t be the last player this will happen too.


Side note: Pop seems really annoyed with the state of the NBA. That’s sad too.

Those post and mid-range monsters were a thing of beauty.

And rightfully so, similar to baseball, basketball is taken over by analytics and games are practically unwatchable bc guys are running up & down the court, launching 3s all game. There's no offense, now no defense, just drive, kick or drive pull up 3. Curious to see what the playoffs look like w new rules

[god shammgod]

i read the article. it was good. but everything changes, that's life. the only thing that lasts forever is seemingly wingo.

[Capn'O]

Analytics aren't the problem but they do identify the problem precisely.

The problem is that when the 3 was introduced it was a hard shot that people weren't used to taking and making. Only a few guys could hit it at a rate that was worth even trying. More players practice it now, and it's become too easy to hit. Especially the corner 3. The stats point to the reality that you're better off getting really good at that than developing any other skill if you're not some sort of stud playmaker.

Now what do you do? Move the corner 3 back any further and you're almost off the court. So you gotta widen the court and change every arena in the league to accommodate that? That's not trivial.


If the 3 ball were a harder shot, it would be a less efficient shot and analytics as well as common sense would diminish it's value once again.

[Greenie]

Good article about death of mid range and most importantly, Melo being the last of the MJ type player. His peers have adapted, he has not and that's the end of it.

Hated the Melo trade when it happened, hated PJax resigning him but feel sorry for the guy bc he's getting a bad rap, unfortunately stats are showing why and it's really hard to wrap my mind around how 1 player can have such an effect on a team. It's a shame and an end of an era

It is. People already know I feel like his effect on a team is really overrated due to BS narratives. He’s not the first and won’t be the last player this will happen too.


Side note: Pop seems really annoyed with the state of the NBA. That’s sad too.

Those post and mid-range monsters were a thing of beauty.

And rightfully so, similar to baseball, basketball is taken over by analytics and games are practically unwatchable bc guys are running up & down the court, launching 3s all game. There's no offense, now no defense, just drive, kick or drive pull up 3. Curious to see what the playoffs look like w new rules

I remember when KD didn’t throw up a last second half court shot because it would mess up his stats...

[Buttah304]

Where do you rank Kawhi Sham? Best player in NBA? 3rd?.....

[god shammgod]

Where do you rank Kawhi Sham? Best player in NBA? 3rd?.....

things like this are so hard to determine. i guess 3rd. i would take him over ad and giannis. even if i thought they were all equals i would take the wing with a jumper over the one without and a big man. big men don't really win anymore as your best player.

[whocares1]

Analytics aren't the problem but they do identify the problem precisely.

The problem is that when the 3 was introduced it was a hard shot that people weren't used to taking and making. Only a few guys could hit it at a rate that was worth even trying. More players practice it now, and it's become too easy to hit. Especially the corner 3. The stats point to the reality that you're better off getting really good at that than developing any other skill if you're not some sort of stud playmaker.

Now what do you do? Move the corner 3 back any further and you're almost off the court. So you gotta widen the court and change every arena in the league to accommodate that? That's not trivial.


If the 3 ball were a harder shot, it would be a less efficient shot and analytics as well as common sense would diminish it's value once again.

It would have the same affect as highering the rim would. The players that can borderline dunk would be forced to lay it in, but the rest would largely be unimpacted. Players can shoot well beyond the line now. It won’t have a large affect on the players if the line was moved back. Would only impact bigs who have already suffered enough.

[GEOLINK]

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Bruh

[Adelheid]

wat da hell is happening with the suns? dafuq?

[omerome]

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Bruh

They aren't even trying anymore. Just blatant tankage. Which is so dumb because that team has so much talent to suck so bad.

[GEOLINK]

Rockets should be begging the Suns for Ariza back.

[DOLPHIN2020]

Damn Thunder is ballin. Remember when they said billy donovan was the problem.

Guess the problem was some other guy

Ariza?

[duetta]

Lebron to Anthony's rescue!

[LookToShoot]

I liked the ESPN article on Melo. He didn’t get worse, the league did, that’s my opinion. “Analytics” watered down the game and is intended to make mediocre players look great.

[awy]

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suns are really a flaming mess right now. look to get whoever is in their doghouse for some of our no future players.

[B8RcDeMktfxC]

Analytics aren't the problem but they do identify the problem precisely.

The problem is that when the 3 was introduced it was a hard shot that people weren't used to taking and making. Only a few guys could hit it at a rate that was worth even trying. More players practice it now, and it's become too easy to hit. Especially the corner 3. The stats point to the reality that you're better off getting really good at that than developing any other skill if you're not some sort of stud playmaker.

Now what do you do? Move the corner 3 back any further and you're almost off the court. So you gotta widen the court and change every arena in the league to accommodate that? That's not trivial.


If the 3 ball were a harder shot, it would be a less efficient shot and analytics as well as common sense would diminish it's value once again.

Maybe a better way to diminish the value of a 3 point shot would be to .. diminish its value! .. and make it a 2.5 point shot.

[Reign23]

I liked the ESPN article on Melo. He didn’t get worse, the league did, that’s my opinion. “Analytics” watered down the game and is intended to make mediocre players look great.

oh course he got worse.

[Reign23]

Lebron to Anthony's rescue!

I think melo would be a better fit in miami or brooklyn where he could have the ball more in his hands, but NVM I'm happy if he plays again and will continue rooting for him!

[DOT]

I liked the ESPN article on Melo. He didn’t get worse, the league did, that’s my opinion. “Analytics” watered down the game and is intended to make mediocre players look great.

oh course he got worse.

Well he did get worse, but it's just age and injuries. Happens to everyone

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[robillionaire]

Analytics aren't the problem but they do identify the problem precisely.

The problem is that when the 3 was introduced it was a hard shot that people weren't used to taking and making. Only a few guys could hit it at a rate that was worth even trying. More players practice it now, and it's become too easy to hit. Especially the corner 3. The stats point to the reality that you're better off getting really good at that than developing any other skill if you're not some sort of stud playmaker.

Now what do you do? Move the corner 3 back any further and you're almost off the court. So you gotta widen the court and change every arena in the league to accommodate that? That's not trivial.


If the 3 ball were a harder shot, it would be a less efficient shot and analytics as well as common sense would diminish it's value once again.

Maybe a better way to diminish the value of a 3 point shot would be to .. diminish its value! .. and make it a 2.5 point shot.

Better yet diminish its value entirely and just make it a 2 point shot