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In response to "I'd heard that the mid-range jumper is dead, but this chart really drives it home. -- (link)" by Baron Nefcy

3 pointers and driving the basket and drawing fouls for 3 point plays. -- nm

Posted by groiny (aka groiny) Apr 28 '21, 10:32

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I feel like a clever coach could take advantage of this by designing plays to go elsewhere. Hit 'em where they ain't. -- nm - Baron Nefcy Apr 28, 10:34 6
- The analytics are clear about where maximum points percentages are. That's why this chart has changed so much. Mid-range jumpers are terrible shots. -- nm - David Apr 28, 10:52
- No team will do it. They say a mid range jumper isn't worth taking when you can step back and take a 3. Guys are just so much better at the - Krusty Apr 28, 10:38 4
  - If you shoot 35% from 3, you have to shoot 52.5% to create the same expected points. - Will Hunting Apr 28, 10:43 1
    - And then you have guys that are even better than 35% like Joe Harris who's at nearly 50%. You don't want him shooting anything else but 3s. There are - Krusty Apr 28, 10:50
  - Though there's still the Leonards and Durants where their mid-range game is part of what makes them all-stars. Jokic as well to some extent -- nm - JD Apr 28, 10:41 1
    - A handful of guys still use it and have a nice fadeaway near the post or elbow. It's not gone completely but coaches would rather - Krusty Apr 28, 10:46

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