He only shot 2 last night. That simply isn’t enough. The last 3 years he has been averaging 5 attempts a game. That isn’t enough for how good a shooter he is.
Look at Lebron. He is averaging 8 attempts a game. KD needs to get to about 8 also. And he is the far superior shooter than Lebron.
KD taking more 3’s will open up his scoring and the teams. He needs to adjust his game like Lebron did as he got older. Taking more 3’s will cause teams to close out harder. That will allow KD to attack close outs more aggressively and get more open mid rangers.
Now teams are playing KD to shoot mid range jumpers. They are not really closing out hard at KD at the 3 point line.
I’m glad Booker made the adjustment this year to take more 3’s. Its just the reality of the of game.
In the past KD could get away with shooting less 3s because he was more athletic and could get to his mid range spots easier. Now he is slower and defenders can stay in front of him much easier. But if KD becomes more of a 3 point threat then defenders would have to crowd him closer at the 4 point line. That would give KD an easier time of getting past his defender and getting to his midrange spots
Damn, one off game for KD and we get all this? If this continues for week, then maybe we can hit the panic button imo.
It’s not like this guy didn’t just put up an historically efficient 55/40/90 last year.
Look at the last 2 playoffs against Boston and Denver. That is worrisome. Physical defenses can stop him if he just takes midrangers. He needs to take more 3s to keep the defense honest.
Right now teams can just guard against his midrange and have the advantage.