lobosloboslobos wrote:last year/this year - our sharpshooters from deep
OG: .371/.300 (-.071)
CJ: .379/.271 (-.108)
Serge: .360/.279 (-.081)
Kyle: .399/.333 (-.066)
FVV: .414./.315 (-.099)
JV : .405/.286 (-.119)
Danny: .363/.425 (+.062)
Kawhi: .380 (16-17)/ .390 (+.010)
Delon: .366/.425 (+.059)
Pascal: .220/.333 (+.113)
Apart from Delon and Pascal, all our guys from last year have not just gotten a bit worse but truly fallen off the 3pt map. Anyone want to suggest why?
Last year was the outlier. Several guys (like OG and FVV) shot better than they actually are, for whatever reason. They over-performed.
This year we are seeing actual 3 pt shooting abilities. CJ is basically a career league average 3 pt shooter so I wouldn't be surprised if he finds his shot and goes on a hot streak to bring his 3P% back to around 36%.
I hope management recognizes that FVV and OG should not be relied upon to make 3s. Serge is dialed in as far as the midrange so I actually don't want him shooting 3s if it might mess up his rhythm or mechanics.
We should get Delon more catch and shoot opportunities. Basically have him spot up where CJ/OG etc would. See if his % can continue with more volume (I think it can).
It would be wise for us to acquire a more reliable 3 point threat off the bench. Anthony Tolliver would be my target since Ariza will get most of the focus.
Another ball-handler who can create for himself to get shots, including 3s, would be huge. That guy is basically Beal as far as rumors of availability go.