In fact, Lopez has the ability to shoot three-pointers.
This has been proven in later generations.
One of the main reasons for the sudden rise of the Bucks in the 18-19 season was Lopez's three-pointer.
The center comes out to shoot three-pointers, which can create a very good space for Antetokounmpo to attack the basket.
This is why the Bucks would rather let go of Brogdon, a young talent on the team's back line, than keep Lopez.
Brogdon's annual salary is higher, but he is also young and has room for improvement.
Lopez's annual salary is 10 million less than Brogdon, but he is much older.
Why did you keep Lopez and let Brogdon go?
Because Lopez is more important than Brogdon.
You can find low-end versions of Brogdon on the market, such as George Hill - and the results are that they play very well.
But it is difficult to find a substitute for Big Lopez on the market.
Which center can pull out and shoot three-pointers to scare opponents, and then block shots on the defensive end to help the team?
Basically no.
At least it's not available at this price point in Lopez.
In short, Lopez has the talent of three-point shooting.
With a little practice, Lopez's three-point shooting can be developed.
It is precisely because of this that Deng Fang tried every means to trade Lopez and asked Lopez to practice three-pointers hard.
Deng Fang doesn’t want his opponents to use box-1 tactics as regular tactics after the season starts!
In that case, even if Curry is not afraid of injury, it will be too hard!
What can be done to prevent opponents from double-teaming core players of the team?
pitcher!
A few fearsome shooters from beyond the three-point line!
The people chosen by Deng Fang basically all have three points.
Prince's three-pointer is good, Laga Bell's three-pointer is accurate, Azubuike's three-pointer is also good, and Belinelli is a shooter in his own right.
Radmanovic, Tolliver, and Anthony Morrow all scored three points, and they were all accurate!
Most of these players are new here, and they still dare not disobey Deng Fang's words.
After all, he is also the head coach!
If someone asks you to practice three-pointers, then practice it!
Isn’t this what I’m good at!
There are only three players who don't have three-point requirements - Turiaf, Livingston and DeAndre Jordan.
Especially Jordan was treated differently.
Deng Fang's request for Jordan was to shoot free throws.
Achieve at least 60% free throw shooting percentage!
If you can't reach it, you can't play!
For every percentage point increase above 60%, one minute of playing time will be added to the 15 minutes!
To put it bluntly, it’s all about money!
If the NBA has good data, it will get money.
But where does the data come from?
Play time!
Sufficient playing time is the guarantee of data.
Therefore, the head coach’s biggest trump card is to control the players’ playing time.
Deng Fang doesn't want to worry about his opponent's Joe-killing tactics in every game.
You're a second-round pick. If you want to play, practice your free throws. If you don't obey, just stay away!
Although Xiao Qiaodan was a little dissatisfied with Deng Fang's request, he did not dare to resist.
Being under the eaves, I had to lower my head.
Although Jordan is tall and tall, he may not look as smart as a small guard, but in fact he is not stupid at all.
People are still familiar with the basic rules of conduct in this world.
Newcomers arriving here must figure out which pier to visit.
Deng Fang is the head coach, even if it is temporary, you have to listen to him.
What's more, who knows how long they can stay?
What if it’s been him these past few years?
If someone asks you to practice, then practice!
Not only do you have to practice, you also have to practice well!
It doesn’t matter whether you practice well or not, your attitude must at least be correct.
Deng Fang has traveled through time, and he knows some things.
DeAndre Jordan was in his prime with the Clippers, when his free throw percentage was often less than 50%.
Later in his career, when he was wandering around the Mavericks, Knicks and other teams, Jordan's season free throw shooting rate was as high as 77%!
At his peak, Jordan was able to establish himself in the league by relying on defense, so he was unwilling to practice free throws.
In the later stages, no team regarded him as their boss, so for money, he practiced free throws.
As a result, the free throw shooting percentage is higher!
Therefore, there is no one who cannot practice it.
If so, it means he hasn't been forced to that point yet!
Actually everyone is the same.
For example, O'Neal, the giant inside, can make trouble in the paint just by relying on his body without practicing free throws. Why should I practice free throws like you?
This is also the biggest difference between O'Neal and Kobe!
O'Neal's physical fitness can crush most players, and this does not require practice, it is natural!
Kobe's physical fitness is also very good, but if he says he can crush most players, he still can't do it.
What makes Kobe better is actually his skills.
This is why Kobe has the legend of practicing at four in the morning, and O'Neal is always looked down upon by Kobe because of his laziness.
Why are guards so accurate in shooting, especially three-pointers? Why are almost all sharp shooters guards?
Even if there are forwards who can shoot three-pointers accurately, they are basically not in good physical condition.
Why?
Because you have no other advantages, if you want to gain a foothold in the NBA, you can only work hard on shooting!
Shooting with incredible physical fitness like Westbrook is not very good.
By the end of his career, Rose was very good at three-point shooting and shooting, which was completely opposite to the early stage of his career.
Why?
Forced!
It's that simple!
Of course, even if everyone works hard, there are differences between people.
Projection is also a talent.
But that's just the difference between accurate and very accurate.
It's not the difference between inaccurate and very accurate.
Most people’s level of effort is so low that they don’t even get the chance to compete for their talent!
That's what it means.
In short, Deng Fang, who has traveled through time, knows that Jordan can practice free throws well!
Therefore, Deng Fang gave Xiao Qiaodan this fatal order.
The same goes for Turiaf and Livingston.
For Livingston, Deng Fang's request was not a three-pointer, but a mid-range shot.
This is because Deng Fang knows that Livingston does not have three points.
If you don’t have this talent, you don’t have it.
No matter how hard you try, you can only achieve a passing level, so why bother?
Later generations of Livingston never had a three-pointer. Even in the three-point era, they never practiced it on the same team as the Splash Brothers.
Livingston is not the kind of lazy person who waits to die based on his talent.
Since there is nothing left after practicing hard, then it is gone.
It's useless to let him practice.
Might as well practice the mid-range shot!
Turiaf is also not a player who can shoot three-pointers.
However, he has a certain mid-range shooting ability.
At his peak, Turiaf's free throw shooting percentage was as high as 79%!
However, his playing time was limited due to injuries, and his free throw shooting percentage also dropped.
Such a player can still develop a mid-range shot if the coach has special requirements.
Jordan just needs to practice his free throws.
Because history proves that he can practice free throws.
But Jordan's mid-range shooting has never been better.
Therefore, Deng Fang has no requirements for mid-range shooting from Jordan.
Turiaf has made a mid-range shot.
Another point is that if there is no mid-range shot, it will be difficult for Turiaf to make a difference on the offensive end with his height.
Even when it comes to alley-catching, he is far behind Jordan.
Therefore, Turiaf must develop his mid-range shot in order to gain a foothold in the NBA.
