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Given the two separate comments by Darko about developing Yak's three-point shot, this will be something worth monitoring.

I also imagine there'll be lots of discussion about whether or not he will be able to do this, and what evidence there is for a center of his makeup, developing a passable three-point shot at the stage of his career at 29.

For a raptor related comparable, Marc Gasol did not start taking threes until he was 32 years old. This, of course was at a time where centers weren't taking as many three-point shots, however, I don't think this matters in terms of an individual's development of the skill.

Let's see how this all goes!

Marc Gasol was a high post player that took plenty of mid range shots, it wasn't that much of a transition for him to move a few feet back. Less than 1% of Poeltl's FGA is from beyond 16 feet. Even JV showed more signs of having a touch from mid range. Poeltl's 3pt attempt seemed like a tanking move to me

Poeltl is going to develop a 3-point shot before Scottie.

A poor three throw shooter will suddenly develop a decent 3 point shot?

Yeah right.

He doesn't even have a semblance of a mid range game.

I would like to see the number of players who are below 60% career free throw shooters and can shoot 3 pointers.

Raps in 4 wrote:Poeltl is going to develop a 3-point shot before Scottie.

No he won't. Neither of them will.

Anyone remember when Achiuwa was in the rising stars game and he looked off Bane and bricked a 3pt shot to win it.

That's the type of energy I need from Yak.

Anyone remember this?

gp2015 wrote:A poor three throw shooter will suddenly develop a decent 3 point shot?

Yeah right.

He doesn't even have a semblance of a mid range game.

I would like to see the number of players who are below 60% career free throw shooters and can shoot 3 pointers.

Bruce Bowen comes to mind; he led the league in 3P% one year, up over 44%, and shot under 41% at the line. Andrew Wiggins in some seasons. Rasheed Wallace.

It isn't TOTALLY unthinkable that he might become semi-competent from the corners. Not so much ATB, but set C+S in the corners is doable.

Yak about to be GOAT and unstoppable lol imagine him with a jump shot.

Son Goku 25 wrote:Yak about to be GOAT and unstoppable lol imagine him with a jump shot.

I imagine he'd feature very differently in our future plans if he can Al Horford himself.

gp2015 wrote:A poor three throw shooter will suddenly develop a decent 3 point shot?

Yeah right.

He doesn't even have a semblance of a mid range game.

I would like to see the number of players who are below 60% career free throw shooters and can shoot 3 pointers.

Bruce Bowen came immediately to mind. Career 57% ft and 39% 3pt.

tsherkin wrote:

gp2015 wrote:A poor three throw shooter will suddenly develop a decent 3 point shot?

Yeah right.

He doesn't even have a semblance of a mid range game.

I would like to see the number of players who are below 60% career free throw shooters and can shoot 3 pointers.

Bruce Bowen comes to mind; he led the league in 3P% one year, up over 44%, and shot under 41% at the line. Andrew Wiggins in some seasons. Rasheed Wallace.

It isn't TOTALLY unthinkable that he might become semi-competent from the corners. Not so much ATB, but set C+S in the corners is doable.

Oops...what he said.

ArthurVandelay wrote:

tsherkin wrote:

gp2015 wrote:A poor three throw shooter will suddenly develop a decent 3 point shot?

Yeah right.

He doesn't even have a semblance of a mid range game.

I would like to see the number of players who are below 60% career free throw shooters and can shoot 3 pointers.

Bruce Bowen comes to mind; he led the league in 3P% one year, up over 44%, and shot under 41% at the line. Andrew Wiggins in some seasons. Rasheed Wallace.

It isn't TOTALLY unthinkable that he might become semi-competent from the corners. Not so much ATB, but set C+S in the corners is doable.

Oops...what he said.

Heheheh.

ArthurVandelay wrote:

tsherkin wrote:

gp2015 wrote:A poor three throw shooter will suddenly develop a decent 3 point shot?

Yeah right.

He doesn't even have a semblance of a mid range game.

I would like to see the number of players who are below 60% career free throw shooters and can shoot 3 pointers.

Bruce Bowen comes to mind; he led the league in 3P% one year, up over 44%, and shot under 41% at the line. Andrew Wiggins in some seasons. Rasheed Wallace.

It isn't TOTALLY unthinkable that he might become semi-competent from the corners. Not so much ATB, but set C+S in the corners is doable.

Oops...what he said.

Yeah I was about to post Bruce Bowen's stats too, he is the ultimate trend breaker for things like this.

kwajo wrote:

ArthurVandelay wrote:

tsherkin wrote:
Bruce Bowen comes to mind; he led the league in 3P% one year, up over 44%, and shot under 41% at the line. Andrew Wiggins in some seasons. Rasheed Wallace.

It isn't TOTALLY unthinkable that he might become semi-competent from the corners. Not so much ATB, but set C+S in the corners is doable.

Oops...what he said.

Yeah I was about to post Bruce Bowen's stats too, he is the ultimate trend breaker for things like this.

I mean, we've seen a variety of guys (lately, a lot of bigs) learn how to pop from the corner. I dunno that it WILL work with Poeltl, but I wouldn't rule out trying, as long as we don't rob ourselves of his of high offensive rebounding by having him out beyond the 3pt line too much, you know?

Doesn't have to be a flamethrower but just being willing to take some 3s every now and then will help a lot. we see him operate as a DHO hub and left open up top plenty of times.

This is kinda Darko's MO as a developmental-focused coach and I like that he has the same attitude/focus for everyone, not just the young guys.

I dunno, Poeltl has the worst shooting form of, well, anybody. Shot-puts his free-throws and pretty well anything else beyond 6 feet that he can't hook shot. It's going to take a lot of work to get him shooting 3s at anything approaching a respectable clip. If they haven't got Scottie doing it, I don't know how they think they can get Jak to.

His 3 from the other night was horrible looking...before it went in.

Jak's going to be the league's only 1-handed 3pt shooter

Backcountry wrote:I dunno, Poeltl has the worst shooting form of, well, anybody. Shot-puts his free-throws and pretty well anything else beyond 6 feet that he can't hook shot. It's going to take a lot of work to get him shooting 3s at anything approaching a respectable clip. If they haven't got Scottie doing it, I don't know how they think they can get Jak to.

His 3 from the other night was horrible looking...before it went in.

Magic had a pretty ugly three-ball, too, but it worked. We'll see. There's a good 80% chance (or more) that Yak won't develop a reliable 3 at 33% or better. But if he does, then that'd be amazing.

Grew wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Anyone remember this?

The first thing that sprang to mind when I opened this thread.