I don't think the argument is that you should be bad at mid range shots. I think it's that you shouldn't take them. If your opponent knows that you have the range to make them, then they won't sag off of you.

IMO the risk of the mid range shot isn't worth the reward, when you could step 3 feet back and get 1 more point per shot. You are better off getting closer to the basket and taking an easier shot, or shooting from 3 feet further away and getting 1 more point per shot.

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Posted by quail man

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Posted on 11/3/13 at 10:01 pm to Epic Cajun

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IMO the risk of the mid range shot isn't worth the reward, when you could step 3 feet back and get 1 more point per shot. You are better off getting closer to the basket and taking an easier shot, or shooting from 3 feet further away and getting 1 more point per shot.

people say this like it's just that easy

so someone like West or Smith, who have done quite well in their careers with the mid range jumper, should just step back? because you know, when someone has screened you open, it's just that easy to make it all the way to the 3 point line

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Posted by SlowFlowPro

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Posted on 11/3/13 at 11:23 pm to Epic Cajun

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You are better off getting closer to the basket and taking an easier shot, or shooting from 3 feet further away and getting 1 more point per shot.

yeah and "1 point" sounds small but it's a 50% increase in scoring potential

shooting 55% from 2 = 1.10 points per shot

you only have to shoot 36.7% from 3 to be more efficient

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