SlamOline: Top 25 Mid-Range Shooters

[HMFFL]

Top 25 Mid-Range Shooters

1. Dirk Nowitzki | Dallas Mavericks | 3.8 makes/game | 77.4% assisted

2. Kobe Bryant | L.A. Lakers | 2.5 makes/game | 38.5% assisted

3. Caron Butler | Dallas Mavericks | 2.9 makes/game | 60.3% assisted

4. Carmelo Anthony | Denver Nuggets | 2.9 makes/game | 36.0% assisted

5. Kevin Garnett | Boston Celtics | 2.2 makes/game | 92.8% assisted

20. Joe Johnson | Atlanta Hawks | 1.9 makes/game | 31.3% assisted
A sharp shooter from just about anywhere, Johnson is adept at using jabs initially to create space and then taking advantage of that space by pulling up on his man. He is an amazing rhythm shooter and he takes advantage of this by easing in to his jump shot at his natural pace very well. He has the ability to step back on his man and shoot tough fading jumpers from all angles (he better for the money he just signed for) with a fluid shot, which explains why he shot 40 percent with 1.8 makes per contest.

[theatlfan]

Thanx for the link.

The assisted stat was a nice one to see there. It really gives you the idea of how they're getting their shots. It's a little embarrassing to have someone who's as (supposedly) good at shooting from anywhere on the court as JJ only getting assisted @ 31.3%. The only players with a lower % were all either PGs (CP3, Nash, Stephen Curry) or LeBron (who might as well be). Hopefully, we can get JJ's assist % up closer to Rip's and see if he can get into the top 5-10. If not, then his contract will be worse than what we already thought it was.

[parson]

That stat and the accompanying comment are 2 of the biggest reasons I frequent this board. Thank both of you.

[evildallas]

Thanx for the link.

The assisted stat was a nice one to see there. It really gives you the idea of how they're getting their shots. It's a little embarrassing to have someone who's as (supposedly) good at shooting from anywhere on the court as JJ only getting assisted @ 31.3%. The only players with a lower % were all either PGs (CP3, Nash, Stephen Curry) or LeBron (who might as well be). Hopefully, we can get JJ's assist % up closer to Rip's and see if he can get into the top 5-10. If not, then his contract will be worse than what we already thought it was.

It shows the design of the offense that was run during the Woodson years was all about Joe. It shows how iso heavy the offense was and how our primary ballhandlers didn't get great penetration. Bibby may be listed as the PG, but as you can see from the stats his role was cut down and he isn't creating much for himself.

2010
Joe Johnson 1.9 makes/game | 4.8 attempts | 31.3% assisted
Jamal Crawford 1.7 makes/game | 3.9 attempts | 27.5% assisted
Mike Bibby 1.3 makes/game | 2.9 attempts | 73% assisted

2009
Joe Johnson 1.7 makes/game | 4.5 attempts | 26.7% assisted
Mike Bibby 2.3 makes/game | 5.3 attempts | 48.9% assisted

I was going to say I'm not sure it's embarrassing, but I dug for another stat.
Using players who played at least 40 games and 30+ mpg I looked at FTA/FGA (104 total)

Joe Johnson 0.19 92nd
Jamal Crawford 0.29 55th
Marvin Williams 0.32 42nd
Al Horford 0.32 41st
Josh Smith 0.42 19th

Expanding the list to include Bibby has him come in at 0.12 and really shows how little penetration our team makes. It's no wonder we get swept in the playoffs as our primary ball handlers settle for unassisted jump shots too often and rarely go to the line.

[parson]

It shows the design of the offense that was run during the Woodson years was all about Joe. It shows how iso heavy the offense was and how our primary ballhandlers didn't get great penetration.

I mostly agree. I'd say "the design of the offense that was run during the Woodson years was all about" ISOLATION PLAYS.

When we got Crawford, Woodson added him to the iso dance. I think Woodson tried to "vary" his offense by giving others a chance to go iso (at least, I think I saw that a few times), they just didn't do as well in that type game.

[TheChaser]

Great read.