Ariza has struggled with his shot all the time since he returned to the Rockets(aside from that red hot start in 2014). He's too inconsistent. We need someone at that position who's a reliable 40+% shooter. Here are Trevor's 3-point percentages since coming back to the Rockets: 2014-15: 35.0% 2015-16: 37.1% 2016-17: 34.4% 2017-18: 36.8% I'm sorry, but that's not good enough. Harden and CP3(and even EG) are getting the supporting cast wide open looks. It's inexcusable that a team that takes so many 3's as part of their offensive strategy doesn't have quality outside shooters. And one other note of concern with Ariza and his age. He missed a total of 3 games the previous 3 seasons with the Rockets. This season? He missed 15. A few those were due to rest, no doubt. But he's no longer the iron man he used to be and that's despite playing fewer minutes this year.
I agree he's probably regressing at this point, but he's definitely plenty good for a bench role. Plus, if the Rockets are going to operate over the cap, having his bird rights is helpful because we can resign him at a reasonable price. If we were to go out and get another wing we'd have to use the MLE, which we might still do but why not keep Ariza around if can resign him to a good deal plus add someone else with the MLE?
those are actually solid %'s overall. if you're expecting %'s in the 40's then you're looking at guys like curry/thompson that shoot it with enough volume to make a difference in a game. good luck finding another 3 and D wing like that without paying a premium for. guys like porter/covington are essentially the same type of players but are paid a huge premium who have no where near that impact. And come playoff time no where to be found.
Those are pretty good percentages actually. I'm actually surprised he was at about 37% this year, which is above league average for 3P%.
Yup, Ariza ain't going anywhere. He's in like his 14th season? Dude is going to ring chase, and I don't mind it at all. We need to be able to go 9 deep in the playoffs, and Ariza will be a key to doing that.
Isn't June 29 the day we should be more anxious about? Much like last year with CP3, that's the day LeBron has to decide whether he will opt-in or not.
If the Rockets can add a major piece AND keep Ariza, they would be crazy not to. He plays a large part in what we do defensively with his size and surprising strength.
In the "perfect Lebron" scenario....which let's go ahead and say is a total pipe dream... Ariza's bird rights let's him operate above the cap. EG, Ryno and Tucker would probably have to be dealt to get Lebron. Mbah a Moute, honestly, gave himself a prove it situation... What did he prove? Tell him he's a vet min player for this team and if he doesn't like bet a whooooooole lot of money someone else will. I think I pieced together what clutch was saying in the other thread and this is possible....although unlikely.... Paul- has to take a discount Harden- paid Ariza- on bird rights (and probably a backup but hypothetically for now) Lebron- sign and trade Capela- Matched deal MLE- Carmelo or whoever vet min contracts rookies and zhou qi fill out the bench
these are good percentages perhaps not so good relative to the quality of looks but whatever. But how about his playoffs percentages from 3?
realistically if you're looking for the % to be higher, that players defense suffers bc that person becomes more of a 3pt specialist rather than an actual 3 and D wing. so its basically take your pick and what fits your team the best at what you're trying to do. and again taking into account the price you're willing to pay
yeah if lebron pick up his player option. there might be a trade in place. i'm surely hope that would be us making that trade
