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Hayward's Stepback

MDAV28

MDAV28

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According to NBA.com, Hayward is 222-586 (37.9%) on jump shots this season. On Step-Back Jumpers, he is 25-43 (55.8%).

2014-15: 315-823 (38.3%) Jumper - 21-36 (58.3%) Step-Back J
2013-14: 277-792 (35.0%) Jumper - 12-19 (63.2%) Step-Back J
2010-13: 445-1,169 (38.1%) Jumper - 6-9 (66.7%) Step-Back J
*I think NBA.com tracking has got much better in determining and sorting shots with their new tracking cameras, Hayward probably took more than 9 step-backs his first 3 seasons
With these numbers, for career you're looking at 37.4% on all jumpers and 59.8% on Step-Back Jumpers

This season comparisons:

James Harden: 272-755 (36.0%) Jumper - 58-126 (46.0%) Step-Back J
Stephen Curry: 328-730 (44.9%) Jumper - 29-47 (61.7%) Step-Back J
Kevin Durant: 294-662 (44.4%) Jumper - 17-34 (50.0%) Step-Back J
Paul George: 284-759 (37.4%) Jumper - 20-45 (44.4%) Step-Back J


Could the step-back J be a "patented move" for Hayward? He of course has the length, ball control, footwork, and shooting stroke to make it work. It's easy to say "Well he should take them more often" which may somewhat be true but I think the beauty of it is he is not necessarily relying on it but it being a definite weapon when driving, and it is probably why it is so successful. It is always his last option really and it's very encouraging for a guy to be able to really go to a move when we desperately need a bucket (some people may forget his step-back jumper earlier in the OT as well last night)
 
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This isn't news. It has been well established that it is his "signature" move for years now

[video=youtube_share;5Y_CohXq4UE]https://youtu.be/5Y_CohXq4UE
 
I have been thinking for a while that this is becoming his go-to move when a blow by drive is not available. He is very consistent with it, looks like he is very confident in games with this shot.
 
Not to sidetrack the discussion, I think Gordon's step back has always been and will continue to be his signature, and most effective move, but it cracks me up that he calls Jeremy "Jermaine". Like Jeremy Evans needs more anonymity. Also, go Hillcrest High!!
 
Lost_Jazz_Fan said:
I have been thinking for a while that this is becoming his go-to move when a blow by drive is not available. He is very consistent with it, looks like he is very confident in games with this shot.
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I love that it is used sparingly and as you said, if the drive is not available. Hood uses the step-back as well, but I think is a little better at pumping and drawing a foul on the shot than Hayward.
 
MDAV28 said:
Could the step-back J be a "patented move" for Hayward? He of course has the length, ball control, footwork, and shooting stroke to make it work. It's easy to say "Well he should take them more often" which may somewhat be true but I think the beauty of it is he is not necessarily relying on it but it being a definite weapon when driving, and it is probably why it is so successful. It is always his last option really and it's very encouraging for a guy to be able to really go to a move when we desperately need a bucket (some people may forget his step-back jumper earlier in the OT as well last night)
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Excellent commentary.

It's a bit too much of a bailout move to be a go to move, which is why he uses it so sparingly.
 
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