Could it be stage fright or that he freezes at the line.
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This is pretty much me in a nutshell
The answer is most likely noise, but there's been a handful of great shooters who just can't operate at the line.
@Luka
Clearly closer he gets to the rim the better he gets
- He's streaky
- Threes are often taken within a certain rhythm of the game while free throws are taken out of rhythm and in a high pressure context
- He's streaky ;-)
Kenrich Williams is shooting 62.5% from three this season and only 25% from the free throw line. This is partially due to a small sample size, but in 2021 he shot 44% from three and only 57% from the free throw line
Most likely the sample size isn’t high enough and his 3% will regress. In prospects and young players the ft% is usually the better measure of shooting touch and future projection as a shooter.
Because free throws are different than 3 pointers.
His 3% will stabilize and his FT% will increase. His FT shooting was better last year
Repeat after me: small. Sample. Size.
Gary trent is a 38% 3pt and 55 ft lol
Sample size
low sample size. saying "how is this possible?" you're acting like it's his career numbers lmao, it's possible because people are streaky
The similarities in his game to Julius Randle just keep increasing
sample variance mostly but he had a rep as a bad shooter and it means he gets decent shots more often than he probably should be getting. i think teams will adjust when they know his potential is 'a few percent near league average' not 'completely trash.'
Free throws are too close, he needs to be further from the hoop.
Bruce Bowen the god of this anomaly.
Artillery has a minimum effective range, and if you're inside of it, it's a shit show
outside of the flow of the game so it’s uncomfortable
Jumpshot VS Standing shot is the most obvious guess. His shooting mechanics while flat footed are poor -- is my guess.
I present to you : Anthony Hickey
College ball player in the 2010s
In his senior year, at some point in the season, he had a better 3pt percentage than ft percentage.
He finished 40% from 3 and 41% from the ft line
3 attempts per game is pretty low and it’s early in the season. He’s also not getting as favorable of a whistle as last year so far either. Anything below 4 or so really isn’t even stretching out the defense that much.
It’s part of the reason as for why I’m lower on the magic than most. None of their high usage guys this year have been efficient offensively and while that defense is most certainly legit you can’t have all of your best offensive players (outside of the Wagner bros) be below average TS% guys and sustain a great record.
Nobody is going to want to hear this since they’re a young team that is really fun and over performing at the moment but I think they miss the playoffs and end up tanking again after the deadline.
This is a question of sample size. Especially if you’ve seen Banchero shoot. There will be a large regression coming at some point during the season
Law of averages is gonna come out of nowhere with the steel chair and barrel into his 3P% like an 18-wheeler.
Usually these kinds of shooters never miss left/right but short/long they’re not as dialed in
It’s called sample size
Nerves, reduction in rhythm/momentum and psychology.
You meant shoot free throws like Lebron James
He’s only shot 44 3’s and 98 FT’s this year… the sample size is pretty small still and I’d wager these numbers are both not reflective of his actual shooting ability. They’ll probably make more sense as the season goes on.
volume and variance
He’s got the Bruce Bowen effect. Man is a beast in 2k
May I present to you, Bruce Bowen.
The frontal cortex is to blame. In split second physical actions, the frontal cortex doesn't have time to get involved. At the free throw line, there is plenty of time for the frontal cortex to do it's thing, and that's the exact opposite of what's needed to perform a practiced physical motion.
When you put all your attribute points into 3s and none into free throws 🤣
He should shoot bank shot free throws
Shooting variance most likely.
Bruce Bowen
He's not a very good shooter that happens to be hot on a small sample sIze?