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One of the things currently in play now is that Max Christi is a real threat off catch-and-shoot 3's (45%). With Klay's recent improvement (now up to 36%), our guards are putting together much better perimeter offensive play these last few games. BWill is the only guard in the rotation shooting under the league average.

Our problem now is the forward position

Caleb Martin : An astounding 9.1%
PJ Washington: 33%
Cooper Flagg: 25%
Naji Marshall: 31%
A. Davis: 29.6%

These may get better.... or they may not. But this needs to improve in order to win games. There were a lot of open looks against Denver. Maybe Nembhard helps with this.

Yeah, I don't know how you could not like Max.   I don't think there is growth for him to be a third or so option, but he has gotten better at what he is good at.  Limits mistakes, good team player, solid defender (I would like to see a tad growth here though).  He is not the shooter of a Klay Thompson but he has been awesome at corner threes.   I think ideally he is a 25-30 minute player who fills a role and help teams by doing the little things and also hitting open shots.

Good percentages on our wings.  It is a concern.  It is one of the reasons why I think Marshall may not be a long term fit despite the good he provides.   I hope we find a wing/guard to fill in these minutes.   Maybe Max can fill in at three at times too.