Anyone want to bet Marcus Smart wont shoot over 40% this year?

[celtics2030]

He won't be able to do it. His 3 point percentage will be in the lowest of 30's maybe.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

He won't be able to do it. His 3 point percentage will be in the lowest of 30's maybe.

His shooting hasn't been good so far, that's for sure.

[Beat LA]

You're talking about his total fg%, right?  Not that I think he'll ever shoot 40% from 3 lol, but I was just checking.  He'll probably be around a 42% shooter, at best, this year.  His form looks fine, but what's not is when he misses - it's like he's always on target and his shots rim out, or are short or long, they're all over the place, sometimes hitting the connecting part of the rim to the backboard, even when he's shooting free throws .  Yikes.  As Tommy said, he needs to slow down at the line and set the ball first, but as for his let's call it a perimeter game lol, maybe he's not properly squaring himself to the basket when he's shooting.  Like I said, short and/or long is normal, but missing the field goal post by a mile to the right is something to be concerned about.  Imagine having his job.  Man, that would be awesome, lol.  Just shooting for hours upon hours and you actually get paid for it?  Sounds like a sweet gig   He should just study the film, consult with the coaches, and work his ass off lol.  I've shot for 6-8 hours at a time before, and it's quite fun   Maybe to improve his range he should, after a shot misses, shoot from where the ball bounces once or twice off of the rim - it really helps lol with all of those random shots, and, better yet, will greatly improve his rebounding instincts, because he'll know exactly where a shot is going once it leaves his fingertips.  Hey, I'll gladly rebound for him haha

[jpotter33]

You might be right, but I don't think it's purely because he's a poor shooter.  His shot selection in these preseason games has been horrid.  Does anybody know how many attempts he's attempted from three point range compared to two point range?  I swear he's got to have attempted twice as many three pointers as any other shot on the court.

[hwangjini_1]

Just for context...in his rookie year bradley shot 34%. Last year he shot 44%. I believe that smart can score in the nba. But he will need to learn to mix drives to the basket with open shots. He will never be Ray Allen, but if he can make open shots and drive to the basket he will be fine as a scorer.

[Rondo9]

What are you trying to suggest here?

[LarBrd33]

He wasn't a good shooter in College.  No reason to believe he'll be a good one in the pros.  I think 36-41% is what we should expect.  Under 30% from three.

[Rick Robeys Return]

  Does anybody know how many attempts he's attempted from three point range compared to two point range?  I swear he's got to have attempted twice as many three pointers as any other shot on the court.

Through 4 pre=season games (per craziness@alltimehigh on comments):

7-29 24% - FGs

4-21  19% - 3pts

9-14 64% - FTs

So 21 3pt fgs & only 8 2pt fgs

[Rondo9]

He wasn't a good shooter in College.  No reason to believe he'll be a good one in the pros.  I think 36-41% is what we should expect.  Under 30% from three.

You don't think he can improve in the pros?

[Rick Robeys Return]

He wasn't a good shooter in College.  No reason to believe he'll be a good one in the pros.  I think 36-41% is what we should expect.  Under 30% from three.

You don't think he can improve in the pros?

He can absolutely improve in the Pros, and he must. I think a real key is going to be his ability to take it to the hole and get to the line, not just clearing up any problems with his form. But his shooting seems so poor  as to make it a real issue if there arent improvements over the next 2-3 years. Of course, this was known going into the draft, so DA and CBS must have an assessment that they can make it work with Smart...

[Rondo9]

I doubt it'll that poor, look at Jabari last I checked he was shooting subpar as well. Does that mean he may not shoot over 40 this year?

[droopdog7]

False point anyway.  Shooting percentage has much more to do with quality of shot than ability to shoot.  But yeah, smart can't shoot a lick and will have to work his arse off if he is to improve.

[Rondo9]

False point anyway.  Shooting percentage has much more to do with quality of shot than ability to shoot.  But yeah, smart can't shoot a lick and will have to work his arse off if he is to improve.

It's more of his shot selection if anything.

[Beat LA]

You might be right, but I don't think it's purely because he's a poor shooter.  His shot selection in these preseason games has been horrid.  Does anybody know how many attempts he's attempted from three point range compared to two point range?  I swear he's got to have attempted twice as many three pointers as any other shot on the court.

No, no, you're absolutely right.  The 3 he made off of a pass from Turner was a good shot to take, and he made it.  When he comes off of a pick and roll and takes the midrange shot, he's looked pretty decent, but he's not Tim Hardaway JR lol.  I'm still waiting to see him post up.  Wasn't that supposed to be one of his strengths, or am I incorrectly remembering something again  

Of course, I'm also concerned about his inability to finish inside.  The guy's gotten way too many layup attempts blocked.  Now, question for whoever made this comparison - how has he looked so far in comparison to Marcus Banks, because I wasn't yet watching during the latter's rookie season.

[Rondo9]

Smart is a way better player than Banks. The person who made that comparison was being absurd.