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I think his 3’s are more selective now, I think he said same number of attempts but taking better shots, better than 60% the last 3 games, raising his 3pt average to currently to 40%. Not too shabby
or i guess he could just become elite overnight, what do i know
I think his 3’s are more selective now, I think he said same number of attempts but taking better shots, better than 60% the last 3 games, raising his 3pt average to currently to 40%. Not too shabby
I think his 3’s are more selective now, I think he said himself he takes same number of attempts but takes better shots, better than 60% the last 3 games, raising his 3pt average to currently to 40%. Not too shabby
I still don't like it. The positive thing is that he seems to take his time shooting more. But these are still circus shots.
I can understand that this has a medium and long term interest in pushing defenses to adapt and come after him high, which should theoretically help him access the paint more easily thanks to a fake and become a triple threat (3s, drive, pass).
Now, it's the volume of shots taken that questions me. If the team consulted before and said that having Sarr in front was the opportunity to welcome him in front of the French GM (Diaw), why not... But it's never good to take as many shots without involving other players on the team. This looks like Kobe without Shaq setting the offensive records and losses.
Seeing Victor say that these “performances” must become the norm makes me rather cautious. Your star scores 50 points, but the others lack rhythm and live in frustration.
His recent performances appear to have helped the team win. Everyone appears to enjoy each other's company thus far.
You have proof of the others lacking rhythm and being frustrated? Are you suggesting Wemby refrain from taking his shots to purposefully involve all-world shooters in Wesley, Branham, et al.? WTF
Did you even watch the game, for crying out loud? NONE OF THOSE WERE CIRCUS SHOTS, FFS. He was mostly open, with even the contested ones he was taking in rhythm.
well…
Wemby haters eating crow
His season average on threes is 34.3% (34/99) now. It was at 22.6% (14/62) after the first 9 games.
34% is acceptable for him, though of course its better for such a high volume shooter to hit a higher percentage. If he could truly become a 38-40% volume 3P shooter long term, gg NBA.
So he’s 20 for his last 37? Yeah, I think they can live with that.
didnt age so well…
After the last couple of games, it appears I was wrong.
Let Steph Wembanyama shoot!
The shot selection is better. I have no problems with him shooting open threes within the flow of the game. The issue is shoot. 30 ft from the basket with 21 second left on the shot clock when the offence wasn’t even set and no one was in position to rebound or run back on the break.
Shooting 20/37, in three games is no way sustainable. Go out in context Kyle Korver had the best 3 pt shooting year at 54% and harden with the most attempts at 13.2. 20/37 is close to both numbers.
Wemby shooting half his shots from 3 isn’t a winning formula. He should still go in the paint and high post areas about half of the time, get easy buckets, draw fouls and get some offensive rebounds.
Agree with this, and I don't doubt that Wemby and the Spurs acknowledge this as well. No matter how 3pt-heavy the league will become, the 3 is inevitably a high-variance shot, and other tools are always necessary.
But you also don't make omelettes without cracking some eggs, and the last few games are great examples of it. I don't want Victor shooting logo 3's with a full shotclock in the playoffs, and I doubt the coaches do either... But we're very far away from that still. Encouraging his shooting now is planting trees for the future; the trees can be pruned into a shape you like once they've matured.
Wemby will naturally grow to choose better shots, spots, and opportunities as he grows and develops, like any other star NBA player learns to do. Even Jordan had to learn that the high-flying stuff alone wouldn't get him past the Bad Boys.... And Vic's shown a similar intellect and drive.
Mitch seems also ok with dat volume of 3... last night was his fifth game with 10 or more 3 3PTA. He is at .336 vs. .32.8 from last year and averaging 9 3PTA per game vs. 5.5 last year. Good thing is efficiency wise he is improving by 3 pts at .55.
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