I don't know of a correlation there. The Cavs, Raptors, Magic, Bulls and Nuggets were the top 5 teams in the league last year, in terms of the % of shots taken at the rim. Their turnover percentage ranked #19, #18, #25,#3,#9.
There isn't any correlation that I'm aware of. It's just a risk you don't have with a 3pter that you do have when trying to force it inside. The shot percentage alone doesn't account for everything. You need to be effective at scoring at all 3 levels IMO. That way you can take advantage of whatever defense you need to.
Well, yes. It works to benefit players who can draw fouls and hit free throws. PER is still a very useful stat, for this reason, despite what some may say. Even a Giannis, who can't shoot threes and struggles with FTs, won a championship by camping down low. The impact of being able to score 60 FG% inside is understated in today's league, particularly if the player can create shots and kick out. I argue that people simply forgot what it used to look like as they fell too in love with the modern run and gun game and forgot what actual dominant big men can do. In Edey's case, having historic college PER on par with Zion is a good sign on top of the other traits he possess. It's just a shame the Blazer brass do not see it that way....because I do believe Sharpe needs a hyper efficient scorer type and/or an All-NBA defensive forward that can score next to him (Shaq or Pippen, if we are to believe he is even 80% of what Kobe was), in order to become a legitimate contender against the Thunder, Rockets, Grizzlies, Celtics, Spurs, and who knows what other threats will be be around for another decade. Imo, Portland has had 3-4 opportunities to acquire those players and has dropped the ball, each time. Now, you HAVE to acquire Cooper Flagg or AJ Dybantsa.
Edey had a bit of a rough start. He WAS a starter, but he fouled out in under 15 minutes with 5 points, 5 rebounds and -6. Against Walker Kessler. Who had 16, 14 and 5 blocks. Anyone got a site that lists just the rookie stats? Because other ROY fave Reed Sheppard also had a slow start to NBA life.
