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Archie Moses said:
Are you implying that a reliable jump shot has nothing to do with fg%? Dude, you have this uncanny ability of arguing next-level stupid stuff. It's semi intriguing yet awkwardly uncomfortable.
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The only questionable reasoning in this exchange is you extrapolating the argument "jump shots have nothing to do with field goal percentage" from the statement "FG% =/= jump shot." Of course jump shooting is related to field goal percentage - as is shot selection. Rudy Gobert has an amazing FG%; tell me about his consistent jump shot...
 
Westbrook, Giannis, Wall...these guys all had no jump shot when drafted. None.

That's one of the easier areas for Duval to improve his game.
 
Catchall said:
The more I look at Luca Doncic, the more I'm sure he's the #1 pick and it's not close. He's better than Ben Simmons right now, quite a bit better. He's unreal.
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I'm as big a Doncic apologist as anybody, but that is crazy talk. He's not as big and not nearly the athlete.
 
My boi Jacob Evans got his Joe Ingles on tonight in a 50 point blowout. 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assist on 3 shots.
 
radiohegel said:
The only questionable reasoning in this exchange is you extrapolating the argument "jump shots have nothing to do with field goal percentage" from the statement "FG% =/= jump shot." Of course jump shooting is related to field goal percentage - as is shot selection. Rudy Gobert has an amazing FG%; tell me about his consistent jump shot...
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Let me spell out why I was confused.
CD: He'd be good and picked high if he had a reliable shot.
Me: Wait, how do you know? Did you watch him in high school? He's only played one game and had a good game shooting wise.
Saint Cy: FG% =/= jump shot
Me: Are you implying that a reliable jump shot has nothing to do with fg%?

Can you at least translate what Saint Cy was saying or implying in his comment in context to the conversation cause it read as gobbledygook to me.
 
Translation: a guy can have a high FG% if he gets to the rim and picks his spots, even though his jump shot is unreliable. However, the Jazz would not be advised to bring in a PG who doesn't have a reliable jumpshot, as this won't help the team improve. See Rubio, Ricky.
 
If the only information you have on a player is his FG%, then you have 0 way of knowing anything about their jump shot.

There is no arguing this.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
If the only information you have on a player is his FG%, then you have 0 way of knowing anything about their jump shot.

There is no arguing this.
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That's true. I guess what I'm wanting to know is why are people saying he's a bad shot? I'm only going off of the one game I can see stats for the kid. Where are they getting their information from?
 
Archie Moses said:
That's true. I guess what I'm wanting to know is why are people saying he's a bad shot? I'm only going off of the one game I can see stats for the kid. Where are they getting their information from?
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You know basketball exist before college? AAU and HS stats are readily available.
 
Archie Moses said:
They track shot selection in high school? Where can I see Duval's advanced stats from high school and AAU? I honestly didn't know this was available and why I'm asking.
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Google it, and yes, they keep track of these things. 3pt FGA aren't advanced stats, this isnt 1983.
 
Archie Moses said:
Are you saying 3 PT FG% is the only indicator of one being a reliable jump shooter?
If not, I'm still looking for those advance stats, like shot selection.
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I'm saying it's the one that matters the most unless you are looking for indicators for future shooting potential, like FT%.
 
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