“I don’t necessarily have a number in mind. I want us to take a lot of them, and I want them to be good shots. » This is what was declared Steve Kerr during “media day” about the volume of 3-point shots from his Warriors.
To give rhythm to his attack, the Golden State coach wants his team to increase the volume of 3-point shots, and we had a good example of this last night against the Kings with a superb 28 out of 52 at 3-points. ! In this meeting, Stephen Curry and his teammates took 65% of their shots from behind the arc, and the franchise has never scored so many 3-pointers in a game.
More 3-point specialists
Obviously, this Warriors record will not count but it already sets the trend for the season to come. “Most of the shots were good shots” liked Steve Kerr. “What I like about this team is that even though we lost Klay, we have more depth in terms of shooting. We have more players capable of making 3-pointers every night. This will clearly be one of the important elements of our team. »
Alongside Buddy Hield (6 of 7 from 3-point range), Jonathan Kuminga and De'Anthony Melton scored four each. Stephen Curry adds three. To put them into orbit, there is Brandin Podziemski. Author of eight assists against the Kings, the Warriors' sophomore is spoiled for choice if his teammates run and position themselves correctly.
The search for rhythmic shooting
“I only think about that: doing the right thing” he explains. “I don’t need to score to have an impact. Many 3-pointers were on an extra pass. When you feel it and the ball is moving, you feel like everyone is in rhythm because everyone is touching the ball. Even if they don't shoot, guys have to touch the ball. I think it's very important. “.
Encouraged to shoot more 3-pointers, Brandin Podziemski participated in this orgy, and he confirms that Steve Kerr places a lot of emphasis on long shots to be taken in transition. “He really encourages them. We are focused on that at training camp: transition situations on both sides of the pitch, and 3-pointers. We have the manpower to do it. It’s a little different because we have more 3-point shooters.”
How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
