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Wow. The contrast could't be more striking.
That and the fact that Golden State won championships shooting the 3 like crazy.I'm guessing the rise of analytics had a lot to do with it
That and the fact that Golden State won championships making the 3 like crazy.
Mid range shot has basically disappeared
Time to change scoring. Baskets inside the paint should count for one point only. Baskets made inside the three-point line and outside the paint should count for two. Might be worth an experiment in summer league and preseason.
I hope he was kidding.That will reduce the value of attacking the basket which would be awful. Watching guys attack the rim with creative or power finishes is a big part of the game.
This change was led by analytics, and the numbers are pretty compelling. I believe the Rockets have received a lot of credit for understanding the analytics and transforming their roster to fit the numbers. Meanwhile, the Pistons didn't understand the analytics during the Dumars era and made a lot of bad decisions. I think rules changes also had an effect by freeing up movement.
It takes a while, but changes in the NBA eventually tend filter down to college and eventually to high school. There are few NBA players who are efficient at midrange shots; IIRC a couple of years ago it was Durant, Nowitzki and a couple of other guys. Now I'm starting to see high school coaches change their offensive and defensive strategies regarding midrange shooting.
Josh Smith was a cutting edge player — “just chuck it!”The Rockets led by NU alumnus Daryl Morey.
Your mention of the Pistons brought back bad memories of Josh Smith. Sheesh, what a terrible signing!
World B. Free would be right at home in today's NBA.Josh Smith was a cutting edge player — “just chuck it!”
I wonder if some of those spots just mark the place where Jordan used to take off on his dunks.
This change was led by analytics, and the numbers are pretty compelling. I believe the Rockets have received a lot of credit for understanding the analytics and transforming their roster to fit the numbers.
I believe the Rockets have received a lot of credit for understanding the analytics and transforming their roster to fit the numbers.