03-08-2020, 08:49 PM
(03-08-2020, 08:33 PM)hakeemfan Wrote: No. There is no generality. Theoretically what you say is correct but the game is not played theoretically. Teams that rely on the 3s or calls in the paint without the ability to hit better shots tend to fail as they go deeper in the playoffs.
This is true even if your star is good 3 pt shooter. In our case that is not even true.
Again back it up. Show me the numbers and examples. Explain what a better shot is. 8ft floater vs 16ft jumper? Step back 3s vs fadeaway? Who is failing in the playoffs and why? Is shot selection the only reason? Lack of talent/defense?
What I am saying is not only true in theory. That´s why the Mavs have the best offense in the league. If you ever wondered why the Mavs are losing games. It is not because of their offense. That´s why the whole league has adapted and teams are taking more and more 3s. That´s why offensive ratings are getting higher and higher compared to prior eras.
What´s the difference between an iso at the ellbow that leads to a contested long 2 (your example Kawhi makes 44% of them) and an iso step back 3 for 32%. For a single possession I would take the 2, no question but as a go to move for the whole game it is the 3.