The Evolution of Dwyane Wade

[oscar6]

Just saw this new post on Kirk Goldsberry's CourtVision project, thought I'd post it here;
http://www.kirkgoldsberry.com/courtvision.htm

interesting to see how Wade is rapidly becoming much more of a post-up guy

[spearsy23]

Just saw this new post on Kirk Goldsberry's CourtVision project, thought I'd post it here;
http://www.kirkgoldsberry.com/courtvision.htm

interesting to see how Wade is rapidly becoming much more of a post-up guy

I think the Heat shooting a lot from the left (midrange) is a fairly predictable situation, they have two guys who are extremely good at shooting off the dribble, and right handed guys are naturally more comfortable pulling up when going to their left. It's simply easier to pick the ball up and shoot going against your dominant hand. It seems like teams should be trying to take that left side away, but Lebron and Wade are so quick that if you give them the right side it will be a layup or dunk.
Similarly, it makes sense for Wade (and Lebron) to be posting from the left side, where they are able to turn and not have the backboard affect their shots.

Just found it interesting that this is a case where stats seem to be backing up conventional basketball wisdom.