“ I'm here with an open mind. » While he assured that he had no intention of leaving Los Angeles and the Lakers, Taurean Prince signed with the Bucks during the offseason.
He made this career choice even though at the time of being recruited, his exact role and his positioning on the field were not mentioned. The 30-year-old still expects to be used as a power forward.
“ It wasn't a surprise to me. To be honest, it doesn't bother me. As I said, I have not been initiated. It didn't take much to get me here. I want to win. That's all that interests me in basketball. I'm just trying to win as many games as possible and go further in the playoffs than I have with any other team. “, displays the veteran.
The 1m98 winger had several playoff campaigns with the Hawks, Wolves and Lakers. But he never made it beyond the first round. Where the Bucks stumbled last year and where they certainly don't intend to stop this season.
An alternation between position 3 and 4
“ I know it involves sacrifices, whether it's where you live, money or personal goals. So I accepted it and I'm here with an open mind », continues Taurean Prince, visibly thinking of “ quality of life in Los Angeles » highlighted in the past.
The newcomer says “ love to learn “, ” be a sponge “. “ And so being able to play position 4 again in this offense is a little bit new compared to what I've been doing the last two years, but I think it can serve the team very, very well. », continues the one who has alternated between positions 3 and 4 since his arrival in the league in 2016.
According to him, the important thing is to display “ a high IQ, knowing how to position yourself, knowing where to run. It's easy for a 3, just run into a corner to start the attack. This is where most systems start for a 3. But at the 4 position, you can be at the head of the racket, in the corner… So the game is different, but with the versatility that I bring to this position , I think it's perfect. »
To see how he fits into a main rotation with three strong men in the Bucks racket, between Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez.
| Taurean Prince | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2016-17 | ATL | 59 | 17 | 40.0 | 32.4 | 78.7 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 5.7 |
| 2017-18 | ATL | 82 | 30 | 42.6 | 38.5 | 84.4 | 0.6 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 14.1 |
| 2018-19 | ATL | 55 | 28 | 44.1 | 39.0 | 81.9 | 0.4 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 13.5 |
| 2019-20 | BRK | 64 | 29 | 37.6 | 33.9 | 79.8 | 0.8 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 12.1 |
| 2020-21 * | All Teams | 41 | 22 | 40.1 | 40.0 | 85.5 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 9.5 |
| 2020-21 * | KEY | 29 | 24 | 39.9 | 41.5 | 83.7 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 10.1 |
| 2020-21 * | BRK | 12 | 18 | 40.5 | 35.1 | 88.9 | 0.2 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 8.1 |
| 2021-22 | MIN | 69 | 17 | 45.4 | 37.6 | 75.6 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 7.3 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 54 | 22 | 46.7 | 38.1 | 84.4 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 9.1 |
| 2023-24 | LAL | 78 | 27 | 44.2 | 39.6 | 73.5 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 8.9 |
| Total | 502 | 24 | 42.4 | 37.6 | 81.1 | 0.5 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 10.1 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
