Development Watch - Poeltl's Three Point Shot

[Nebuchadnezzar]

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!

[junot111]

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

[Raps in 4]

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

[gp2015]

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.

[gp2015]

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

No he won't. Neither of them will.

[Thaddy]

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.

[Grew]

Watch on YouTube

Anyone remember this?

[tsherkin]

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.

[Son Goku 25]

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

[tsherkin]

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.

[ArthurVandelay]

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.

[ArthurVandelay]

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.

[tsherkin]

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.

[kwajo]

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.

[tsherkin]

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?

[Brinbe]

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.

[Backcountry]

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.

[Tofubeque]

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

[tsherkin]

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.

[NBA Sheady]

Watch on YouTube

Anyone remember this?

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