While i think his speed, defense and jumping is coming back, has any noticed that hes basically a spot up jump shooter now? His shot looks GREAT and he has good shooting form but he RARELY drives to the basket. Im sure its all part of the spread-out-and-take-3s offense but i wish he could do more..because he CAN.
what do others think?
callmened wrote:While i think his speed, defense and jumping is coming back, has any noticed that hes basically a spot up jump shooter now? His shot looks GREAT and he has good shooting form but he RARELY drives to the basket. Im sure its all part of the spread-out-and-take-3s offense but i wish he could do more..because he CAN.what do others think?
I would like him to keep doing what he is doing because although he may can drive to the basket he is not a great finisher. That will come next year hopefully after a complete offseason.
Since moving over to more of a wing player and not a point guard Shump has shot very well. He should still be around 39% from three over his last 70 games and he has shot a high percentage from 16-23 ft both years. So he can make that 1 or 2 dribble pull up if he gets pushed off the three point line.
He still needs a ton of work on his all around D but he is young.
Why drive when he us wide open. He isnt finishing well at the rim and his mid range pull up is far from automatic.
Im not concerned. Just something i noticed
In a Interview he said all he did was work on his jump shot for months, it was the most inconsistant part of his game.
if it ain't broke don't fix it. let him keep draining from the corner and take on the tough defensive assignment.
It is his role. Driving is left to Melo and JR. Shump is there for spacing
Everyone has a defined role. Every player is important
One thing I did notice in the thunder game, JR took more jump shots then he has since the streak started and i think it had more to do with Tyson being back
knicks1248 wrote:One thing I did notice in the thunder game, JR took more jump shots then he has since the streak started and i think it had more to do with Tyson being back
More reason to start Kmart not Tyson
SPACING
you cant bench tyson though. hes the defensive player of the yr, taller, and younger.
I don't think Shumpert is that good attacking the rim imo. He doesn't elevate well off of one leg.
all fair comments. I'm not complaining, its just something i noticed
knicks1248 wrote:One thing I did notice in the thunder game, JR took more jump shots then he has since the streak started and i think it had more to do with Tyson being back
Actually it's more about Durrant (6'10), Ibaka (6'11) and Perkins (6'11)
There's no room for JR to create against that team.
A defensive stopper who is a good outside shooter and a good passer? What more can you ask for? That's like the perfect 2-3 to play alongside Melo.
knicks1248 wrote:One thing I did notice in the thunder game, JR took more jump shots then he has since the streak started and i think it had more to do with Tyson being back
Don't forget the way that game was officiated. We weren't getting any calls inside.
Im just wondering if he can regain his tenancity in defense again?
He just looks slow compared to last year
Give Shumpert time, takes a full year and change to regain explosiveness after ACL surgery. Derrick Rose hasn't even suited up this season!
If you have access to Deer Antler Spray though, you can come back sooner and win a MVP right away! (All Day Peterson) 
gunsnewing wrote:knicks1248 wrote:One thing I did notice in the thunder game, JR took more jump shots then he has since the streak started and i think it had more to do with Tyson being back
More reason to start Kmart not Tyson
SPACING
Just be happy if one of the two is able to start
Bonn1997 wrote:gunsnewing wrote:knicks1248 wrote:One thing I did notice in the thunder game, JR took more jump shots then he has since the streak started and i think it had more to do with Tyson being back
More reason to start Kmart not Tyson
SPACING
Just be happy if one of the two is able to start
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