JJ Redick's Spot-On Analysis of Anthony Davis's 3-Point Shooting https://t.co/87MvRgxc29 via @athlonsports
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) October 5, 2024
Why does JJ Redick want Anthony Davis to shoot more 3-pointers? A sharp shooting Anthony Davis would give opposing defenses even more to worry about.
Lakers coach JJ Redick wants to see improvement from Anthony Davis in his outside shooting. Davis has shot below 30% from the 3-point line in each of the last four seasons.
A sharp shooting Anthony Davis would give opposing defenses even more to worry about, making him an even more versatile player. Statistically, Davis takes enough shots per game (17.2) that raising his average above 30% could have a major impact on the Lakers’ 2024-2025 season record.
True shooting percentage is the shooting percentage adjusted for three-pointers and free throws. It measures a player’s efficiency at shooting the ball. Every made 3-pointer over the 30% mark works as a bonus because it pushes the overall shooting percentage up significantly. Historically, teams with higher shooting percentages are more likely to have better records. This is why Redick has been hounding Davis about his weak 3-point shot all Summer.
In the modern basketball era, many teams have moved away from attempting mid-range shots with high-volume. Statistically, mid-range shooting is less efficient than taking more shots from beyond the arc. This is why league-wide 3-point rates have increased in each of the last 10 seasons. In fact, they’ve increased more in the last five years than in any other time in NBA history (not including the 3-pointer’s debut season in 1979).
This is a smart strategy from coach Redick. As Davis gets older (he’s currently 31), working on his 3-pointer will become an important part of his longevity. Being able to step away from the chaos of the paint and drain a shot from beyond the arc will make him an invaluable part of the team later into his career.
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