Murray_17 wrote:Negrodamus wrote:Jokic is a near 40% 3FG shooter on decent volume (for a center). He's also excellent in his faceup game. While Embiid is a decent 3FG shooter and has a bit of a faceup game, it's not in the same realm. The only thing that doesn't make sense is Aaron Gordon on that team, otherwise Will Barton, MPJ, Jeff Green, Monte Morris, etc are all excellent 3pt shooters. The tandem distribution of Jokic and Ben would get those guys a ton of open shots. Also, Ben still won't be looked to as a scorer, so he can continue to marinate in his complacency. It all works out!
Their 3FG percentages are almost equal on equal volume last year. Not to mention that the reason for Joel almost wining the MVP last season was the fact he became an elite face up shoter and has a letal midrange.
Ben playing along Jokic would make Doubling Jokic on the post a valid strategy, something that is not possible for teams to do currently and the basis of his entire success.
You're right, I guess I felt Jokic was a more prolific 3pt shooter since I only really watched him in the playoffs where his 3FGA ballooned up to 5.3 while Embiid's basically stayed the same. Also, he seemed like more of a face up center and even the point guard for much of the game, which is completely different than Embiid. Embiid would probably spend more time in the post if we didn't have Ben.
I think it can be a way more symbiotic relationship with Jokic than it is with Embiid.
