1.which is more tiring? shoot a 3 or push around in the paint? 2.which is less predictable? today's Yao or Yao with 3s? If Yao can shoot decent 3s, the opposing center would have to come out of the paint and start chasing Yao around the arc, which would make it easier for Yao.
Forgot to say, being able to shoot 3s doesn't really take away Yao's game in the paint, he has already established himself in the past 1 and half season. 35-40% 3s would be pretty scary, that's Ray Allen kinda number. How do you defend a Yao/Allen combo?
Plant Yao on the 3pt line and all he can do is shoot. He won't be able to drive from there or swoop in for offensive rebounds. He certainly has the range, but the farthest he should be out is 15 feet. Ideally, he should only be two dribbles from the basket. Anything farther than that and you're asking for a turnover. Sorry, Yao can't drive like Duncan.
not surprised that some of you want yao at the 3 point line...surprised that a majority think that would make him more difficult to guard
His efficiency is likely to drop the further away he is from the basket.Yao is not a 3 point shooter.He should take some midrange shots along with his game in the paint.The key will be to get cuts and entry passes with better ball movement to make it easier for him to score.
Put it this way, at the very least, it spares Yao from all the banging inside the paint. But, you must remember that referees allow more contact inside the paint, How many times have we seen Yao fouled hard, but no whistle called? Out in the perimeter, in the 3 point line however, referees are more likely to call the whistle on contact, even for Yao Ming. If defenders try to defend Yao (hard) on the 3 point line as they did in the paint, Yao will go to the FT many more times.
Jumpshooters get far less trips to the line than people who take their shots in the paint. Yao already averages 8.6 FTA per game. I expect that to go down next year. You expect him to get more by shooting threes? What league are you watching?
Well, if Yao is shooting 40% 3Ptr, how are defenders going to stop him? By fouling him. They foul him in the paint, but many times, no whistle is called. If they try that on the 3 point line, I think the referees are more likely to call foul.
How do they stop Okur or Rasheed Wallace? They get in their face without fouling, that's how. Where do you think those guys earn all their free throws? It's not beyond the arc. The paint is ref'd differently than the perimeter and you should know that by now.
There is no point in putting Yao at the three point line for an extended period of time, even if he can shoot it. His strength is size. Big people belong in the paint. Period. Now, if Adelman is serious about upping the tempo, then yes, I can see Yao draining threes from the top of the key as a trailer. Other than select situations, I do not want to see the 3pt shot become a huge part of his game. I also agree that it is time for Yao to stop taking fadeaway, turnaround jump shots. The guy is 7'6, he should not have to fade from anybody. Instead, he needs to take it strong to the basket, as CD has been teaching him this summer, and try to rely more on hook shots, short layups, quick spin moves and dunks. He relied way too much on his fadeaway the last part of the season. That might be because he was hurt, but let's hope that isn't the trend. Yao's other strength is passing, something which was woefully underutilized in JVG's system. That's why I have no problem putting him at the top of the key and letting him pass to teammates driving for layups. He could be our Vlade Divac, but better. And if somehow finds himself open, I have no problem with him taking a jump shot. He has shown he has range and can drain those at a high clip. In fact, the occasional jump shot will keep the defense honest and Yao to drive a little. He's not quick, but not many people can stop 300 pounds of muscle. This will also keep Yao from getting as banged up as he does every game. Thus, Yao's offense should be divided like this: 50% of the time he is posting up down low, looking to aggresively get to the basket and score with a dunk, layup or hook shot, with the occasional fadeaway. 40% of the time he can be in the high post, passing to cutters or taking open jump shots. 10% he can shoot the three as a trailer in a fast break play, or maybe once in a while in a set play where he's on the perimeter to give McGrady some extra room to drive. Above all, Yao can never be a perimeter center. I don't care if he drains 3's at a higher clip than everyone else in the league. When was the last time you saw a team succeed with a center that played on the perimeter?
Are you telling me that if defenders hack Yao outside the paint, he won't get the call? Refs allow much more contact in the paint. Yao is literally pummelled in the paint, and he doesn't get the calls. He should be averaging 20 FTs a game, not 8. He is getting killed and no whistles are called. Now, if they defend him like that out in the 3 point line, he won't get calls? Bull.
PUt it this way, Yao receives much more punishment than any other ROcket. By far. That he leads the team in FTA is actually not accurate enough to the kind of punishment he endures. Playing Yao more in the perimeter, and 3 point line, referees are forced to referee him more fairly. You can't have defenders hack Yao outside as he is hacked in the paint, and not get the call.
I don't think they can get in Yao's face. Have you tried blocking a guy's face? You can't stand that close to the shooter otherwise that is physical contract = foul. You have to get the hand in at an angle, and no guard can do that to Yao. Forwards, and centers can, but not 6'2 guard.
Dirk Nowitski is one of the league's best shooters (41%), is far more mobile than Yao, and can take opposing bigs off the dribble with his superior handles. He gets 7.1 FTA per game. No one fouls jumpshooters, period. You don't need physical contact to contest a shot. In fact, you're not supposed to have any. You want to see how to contest a shot? Look at Battier. Guys will miss if you get a hand up.
yes but Dirk is not 7'6. Yao doesn't need to dribble and drive from there. All he needs to do is make the 3pointer at a high rate. The question becomes, how can you stop Yao? If Yao makes it at a high rate > 40%, how can you stop him? Suppose Yao can make it at a 45% rate. That is seriously high. At that rate for a 3 pointer, that will absolutely kill the opposition. At any rate, if Yao at the 3 point line draws the center out to Yao, then that alone will open up the Offense for the team. That is the reverse but same thing as Yao getting doubled in the paint. It still opens up the offense.
And actually, when I think about it, that Dirk Nowitzki is able to shoot 41% from the 3 point line VALIDATES Yao Ming shooting 3 points. Yao Ming and Dirk are both skilled big men. If Dirk is allowed to do it, and does it at a very high rate, then Yao Ming certainly can also shoot it at a high rate. Actually, Dirk and Yao are very similar type players. Both are big men who play finesse game. Except Yao is taller, and has as legitimate low post game due to JVG. Dirk is more agile, but Yao is a better low post presence. But both are extremely skilled Big men. That Dirk shoots 3 pointers validates Yao also shooting 3 pointers. It should be part of his game.
Don't worry. I guarantee Yao will still be mainly a low-post guy. Still, once in awhile, Yao should be shooting 3's.
I don't know about that stat but i think he can shoot the 3 without a defender on him. I've seen his make some in pre-game.
