I feel like he always makes these shots at a high clip too. These should be his go-to for game winners (like he did against pistons and Knicks)
GooseMay0
You can collectively hear the soulless analytical stat nerds cry after Tatum takes that first pull up from midrange. In their eyes that shot is pretty much the equivalent to a contested full court shot, it’s the worst shot in all of basketball to them. Something they don’t understand is, if you can hit it at a high clip then its a good shot. Certain players have a knack for certain shots and can hit them at a high percentage. But that doesn’t fit their arbitrarily constructed formula.
CartographyMan
I love this game for JT, need to see more of it, especially in crunch time. You can really put teams to bed by making these and a high rate, and going to the line.
Imallama
It’s not a low percentage look if you’re absolutely cooking
halo364
GodDAM his shots are so pure. That second one where he effortlessly creates space with the spin move and then casually hits the elbow jumper is just 🤌
thereal_kphed
been saying it for a while…these sorts of shots make him truly unstoppable. if the D knows he can and will take them it opens up everything else he wants to do.
SooooooMeta
I’ll take it. He’s a good six feet in from the three point line, and he’s just one of those guys where his two point shot has always looked more natural than his 3.
BurritoGuapito
Love this.
itscolor
This was his whole game coming out of college. It may not be the most efficient shot in and of itself, but being able to reliably hit midrange shots opens up the whole floor. I would love to see him keep cooking from midrange a couple times a game.
gottapeenow2
I like how Mazzula has him as the main initiator at the top of the key, so many options for him and any time someone helps its immediately an open look.
physicsOG
he needs to just play the midrange until heat check for the 3 and maybe he’ll start draining more 3s. does anyone know if he got that wrist surgery ?
umbre_bamboo
That used to be Tatum’s shot – his technique there has always been beautiful, so I hope he makes it a staple of his game again
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It’s beautiful
these are high quality shots
All so smooth
I feel like he always makes these shots at a high clip too. These should be his go-to for game winners (like he did against pistons and Knicks)
You can collectively hear the soulless analytical stat nerds cry after Tatum takes that first pull up from midrange. In their eyes that shot is pretty much the equivalent to a contested full court shot, it’s the worst shot in all of basketball to them. Something they don’t understand is, if you can hit it at a high clip then its a good shot. Certain players have a knack for certain shots and can hit them at a high percentage. But that doesn’t fit their arbitrarily constructed formula.
I love this game for JT, need to see more of it, especially in crunch time. You can really put teams to bed by making these and a high rate, and going to the line.
It’s not a low percentage look if you’re absolutely cooking
GodDAM his shots are so pure. That second one where he effortlessly creates space with the spin move and then casually hits the elbow jumper is just 🤌
been saying it for a while…these sorts of shots make him truly unstoppable. if the D knows he can and will take them it opens up everything else he wants to do.
I’ll take it. He’s a good six feet in from the three point line, and he’s just one of those guys where his two point shot has always looked more natural than his 3.
Love this.
This was his whole game coming out of college. It may not be the most efficient shot in and of itself, but being able to reliably hit midrange shots opens up the whole floor. I would love to see him keep cooking from midrange a couple times a game.
I like how Mazzula has him as the main initiator at the top of the key, so many options for him and any time someone helps its immediately an open look.
he needs to just play the midrange until heat check for the 3 and maybe he’ll start draining more 3s. does anyone know if he got that wrist surgery ?
That used to be Tatum’s shot – his technique there has always been beautiful, so I hope he makes it a staple of his game again