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No, he's not, which is why he ends up on the court for so damn long even with semi-competent reserves. And, Tayshaun's gotten more consistent over time. His shooting streakiness has had more to do with road versus home and who he guards than his Marion-esque jumper.Quote:
Originally Posted by FP22
He's on the court so long because he hasn't had a backup that his coach thought was anything better than garbage since Corliss. Plus, even when he's not hitting his jumper, he's doing other things (Defending, posting-up for those hooks, and finishing in transition). His jumpshot, remains very streaky. And I've heard the "it's because he's guarding _______" excuse, I don't really buy it. I hear it a lot whenever we play against the Lebron's and Tay's jumper abandons him. Yet, Tayshaun has had some of his best offensive games against Lebron.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncle Mxy
I don't buy the home/road thing either. Last year, he shot 46.4% at home, and 45.7% on the road. But on threes he shot 36.6% at home, and 40.4% on the road. But he just seems to go through extreme peaks an valleys throughout the year. Moreso than the average player. And that's when a good form on his jumpshot would help him. That month or so every year where he can't hit a shot to save his life.
Reggie Miller had an awful looking shot.
It doesn't have to look pretty, but the release point may play a factor. It depends on what his offensive role is when he finally becomes a full time player. most big men could probably get away with mid range shots granny style, because they take them wide open anyway. If Amir attacks the rim (facing it or back to the basket) %80 of the time, then the open jumpers can be from his chest (provided he can hit half of them). If he is supposed to be the primary creator on offense (like Dirk is), then yes it will be a big problem. Marion gets away with his form because he's guarded by smaller players mostly, and he's also got Nash creating space for him with his dribble.
So, it really depends on what Amir's role is before it matters.
I meant that in the past tense, which is why I prefaced that with "he's gotten more consistent". He has had his problems with home vs. road, definitely -- it was 48% home, 42% road the year before, and moreso during the playoffs.Quote:
Originally Posted by FP22
There were only a couple times last year that Tayshaun shot under 40% for three straight games. Once was between Christmas and New Year's. The other was during the playoffs against Cleveland defending LeBron, where he was just getting worn down over time.Quote:
But on threes he shot 36.6% at home, and 40.4% on the road. But he just seems to go through extreme peaks an valleys throughout the year. Moreso than the average player.
The past couple years, his worst shooting month was February, right around the All Star break, and he still shot 40%-41%. He's nowhere near as streaky as, say, Chauncey, and Chauncey has a better shooting form by far.Quote:
And that's when a good form on his jumpshot would help him. That month or so every year where he can't hit a shot to save his life.
i'm not talking about the last game by itself. it's how little Amir's progressed when he came into the league, when he was a project. i just think that he's still a project.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kstat
like i said, i think he'll get good numbers but that's because he'll play scrub time and get fastbreak dunks.
the reason Tayshaun can't get his jump shot off at will is because of his awful form. he's a superb standstill shooter, but have him shoot off the dribble and it's painful to watch.
Kevin Martin makes Amir look like he should be on a basketball basics instructional video on shooting.
So true. Ultimately, I don't care how Amir or Tay shoot the ball, as long as they stay consistent with form and put the ball in the bucket. I've always been a purist when it comes to shooting form, so I can hardly believe I just typed that . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by Kstat
form does matter, though. if he releases his shot low, he isnt getting it off. period. sheed is considered so lethal not because hes that great of a shooter, but he can get off a great shot whenever he wants due to his release point that is ~8'1/2 feet in the air.
if you have a slow and low release, you will never be that affective of a shooter in this league, even if you can make it at a high %.
ARod's slow bat > Amir's slow and low releaseQuote:
Originally Posted by b-diddy