Comments on: Jordan Crawford has simple (and wrong) definition of a good shot

By: Kurt Helin

Kurt Helin — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:32:18 +0000

Actually, it makes sense and it is what advanced metrics want you to shoot. What you want is the highest probability of scoring — dunks/layups lead that for obvious reasons. The corner three is next because the shot is shorter (22 feet) and so it is made at a higher rate than other threes, plus you get a bonus point for hitting it.

I’m not going to do a basic NBA stats post here, but go read up on advanced NBA metrics and you’ll see why you take those shots. Or, just watch the Spurs for a night.

By: money2long

money2long — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:51:26 +0000

tsk tsk tsk. the stigma that follows kobe. he just grins at these comments i know

By: skids003

skids003 — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:35:20 +0000

To Kobe, what is a good shot? Answer, Everything I throw up there.

By: nbascreed

nbascreed — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 03:04:43 +0000

“Statistically, the highest value shots are dunks/layups followed by corner threes.” This statement does NOT make any sense from either a statistical analysis OR basketball PoV.