It's wrong to think that any decent 3 point shooter can replace Anderson. There is a lot more to 3 point shooting than 3 point percentage. What Anderson does that makes him unique and elite, is he can manufacture 3 point shots. His combination of height and quick release means you don't have to work very hard to get him an open look. Morrow needs to have plays run where the defense forgets about him, Anderson just needs the defense to look away for a split second. That's a huge difference. Comparing Anderson and Morrow is like comparing Jimmy Graham and Lance Moore. Yeah Lance Moore can get open, make catches and score, but the defense isn't going to change its scheme for him.

I'm all for beefing up the front court, but as others have said the goal should be to use Gordon to find an upgrade for Smith, not Anderson.

This post was edited on 12/19/13 at 7:58 am

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Posted by drake20

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Posted on 12/19/13 at 8:06 am to TigerinATL

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It's wrong to think that any decent 3 point shooter can replace Anderson. There is a lot more to 3 point shooting than 3 point percentage. What Anderson does that makes him unique and elite, is he can manufacture 3 point shots. His combination of height and quick release means you don't have to work very hard to get him an open look. Morrow needs to have plays run where the defense forgets about him, Anderson just needs the defense to look away for a split second. That's a huge difference.

agree wholeheartedly

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Posted by brmark70816

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Posted on 12/19/13 at 9:46 am to TigerinATL

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It's wrong to think that any decent 3 point shooter can replace Anderson. There is a lot more to 3 point shooting than 3 point percentage. What Anderson does that makes him unique and elite, is he can manufacture 3 point shots. His combination of height and quick release means you don't have to work very hard to get him an open look. Morrow needs to have plays run where the defense forgets about him, Anderson just needs the defense to look away for a split second. That's a huge difference. Comparing Anderson and Morrow is like comparing Jimmy Graham and Lance Moore. Yeah Lance Moore can get open, make catches and score, but the defense isn't going to change its scheme for him

So, is what Anderson does anymore special than let's say what Kyle Korver does? They are both 3pt specialist, but just because Anderson has the ability (height) to play PF that makes him more unique and more valuable?

So even though Korver is a better shooter and just a better all around player, he is a lesser player cause he is 3 inches shorter. That's what you are saying in a nutshell.. right?

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