Blazers need more 3 point scoring

[swish3]

What you see are the posts of a Blazer fan who sees excellent shooting achievement and significant improvement in Meyers as a valued Blazer who has many more points, and wins of close games, to contribute. I understand that Meyers benefits by having fans, and aim to be one.

As the center to bring scoring and energy to relieve Jusuf and Ed, Meyers can make important contributions to taking the steps toward the Championship. The 1803 points that he has scored and shooting 4 of 4 swish3s should be recognized and valued from him as they are from other Blazers. IMHO, it only makes sense to acknowledge and encourage the documented scoring performance to optimize wins. I imagine that Meyers can and should be adding 6 points to Blazer scoring.

On the road to a Championship that now appear in reach, it is better to be positive. If those who think that being 4th among active Blazers in point scored and among the leaders in % shooting (see the Current All-Times Standings thread) are to be ignored would objectively review the statistics, you might recognize the negative bias you are showing. It doesn't make sense to me when I read repeated harsh criticisms that appear to be habitual rather than analytical. I think that Blazer fans can do better by paying attention to optimizing assets.

 

[Strenuus]

What you see are the posts of a Blazer fan who sees excellent shooting achievement and significant improvement in Meyers as a valued Blazer who has many more points, and wins of close games, to contribute. I understand that Meyers benefits by having fans, and aim to be one.

As the center to bring scoring and energy to relieve Jusuf and Ed, Meyers can make important contributions to taking the steps toward the Championship. The 1803 points that he has scored and shooting 4 of 4 swish3s should be recognized and valued from him as they are from other Blazers. IMHO, it only makes sense to acknowledge and encourage the documented scoring performance to optimize wins. I imagine that Meyers can and should be adding 6 points to Blazer scoring.

On the road to a Championship that now appear in reach, it is better to be positive. If those who think that being 4th among active Blazers in point scored and among the leaders in % shooting (see the Current All-Times Standings thread) are to be ignored would objectively review the statistics, you might recognize the negative bias you are showing. It doesn't make sense to me when I read repeated harsh criticisms that appear to be habitual rather than analytical. I think that Blazer fans can do better by paying attention to optimizing assets.

I bolded the part where you made me laugh the most, given the irony.

 

[tlongII]

Hey @swish3 what font do you use for your posts and why do you use it? That cannot be a default font.

 

[BonesJones]

Thanks, Kingspeed! This clip makes it clear that Meyers can make the swish3s even when 2 of them are clearly contested.

Having this scoring power in the March Celtics and Rockets and Grizzlies games could have meant wins.

What? The defender was at least 5 feet away when Meyers started his motion. The first one the defender put a usdd up 3 feet away after closing slighlty.. Those weren't really contested at all.

 

[BonesJones]

I bolded the part where you made me laugh the most, given the irony.

Objectively... haha

 

[swish3]

The font is Arial, the first of the font choices, and one which does not have serifs.

The statistics are real, from basketballref.com.

 

[BonesJones]

Swish3 I made 5 threes in a row a Moda Center before. Why shouldn't the Blazers trade Meyers and sign me, this song $10M in salary, and I could provide the 5 guarunteed Swish3s needed to optimize our scoring margin?

 

[swish3]

An opponent flying at the shooter, and less than 3 feet away before the release, looks like contested to me. But maybe we have different definitions of contested. In any event, Meyers can score when guarded, and 4 for 4 shooting earns the playing time to do it again.

 

[Lanny]

Swish3 I made 5 threes in a row a Moda Center before. Why shouldn't the Blazers trade Meyers and sign me, this song $10M in salary, and I could provide the 5 guarunteed Swish3s needed to optimize our scoring margin?

I'll bet you'd be cheaper, too.

 

[BonesJones]

I'll bet you'd be cheaper, too.

Which would net a $10M savings in salary.

 

[Lanny]

An opponent flying at the shooter, and less than 3 feet away before the release, looks like contested to me. But maybe we have different definitions of contested. In any event, Meyers can score when guarded, and 4 for 4 shooting earns the playing time to do it again.

Fact1 - Leonard cannot score when contested.
Fact2 - Leonard will not even attempt such a foolish shot when contested.

 

[BonesJones]

An opponent flying at the shooter, and less than 3 feet away before the release, looks like contested to me. But maybe we have different definitions of contested. In any event, Meyers can score when guarded, and 4 for 4 shooting earns the playing time to do it again.

No he cant, he wasnt being guarded there. Port a defender within 5 feet of him before he starts his shooting motion and he can't get a shot off.

 

[Lanny]

Which would net a $10M savings in salary.

Not quite $10 Million. I mean you'd have to supply a fair amount of free beer after the win.

 

[swish3]

BonesJones, we see it differently. I watch that clip and see deliberate accurate scoring that is valuable for winning.

 

[Strenuus]

The font is Arial, the first of the font choices, and one which does not have serifs.

The statistics are real, from basketballref.com.

You're not getting it, like at all. I still love you, though.

 

[BonesJones]

BonesJones, we see it differently. I watch that clip and see deliberate accurate scoring that is valuable for winning.

Accurate scoring in a very small sample based off sagging defense that teams know they should no longer play against him. Teams know to run him off the 3pt line now, and that's a disaster waiting to happen for us.

 

[Sarni]

An opponent flying at the shooter, and less than 3 feet away before the release, looks like contested to me. But maybe we have different definitions of contested. In any event, Meyers can score when guarded, and 4 for 4 shooting earns the playing time to do it again.

Wait, scoring four three pointers in a game a year and a half ago should earn him playing time this season?

The reason he doesn’t play at all anymore is he isn’t good enough. He has no serious future in NBA once his contract expires. He has won the lottery with the $40M contract because normally a player like him does not make that in his entire career.

 

[swish3]

You are right. I do not get the negative expectations and do not see the "disaster." It would be great to see Meyers try it, and tonight would be a favorable time.

 

[BonesJones]

You are right. I do not get the negative expectations and do not see the "disaster." It would be great to see Meyers try it, and tonight would be a favorable time.

If Meyers gets ran off the 3pt line, what do you expect to happen?

 

[swish3]

I don't expect to see Meyers run off the 3 point arc. Instead, I expect to see him spreading the Blazer offense, screening for Dame and CJ, working free by moving without the ball, rebounding, passing, defending, and adding fresh energy value that the Blazers need for keeping up 2nd half scoring.

You are implying that Meyers is easier to defend beyond the 3 point arc than others, but I wouldn't concede that he is. If the Clippers try to double him, Meyers will find the open man and make pass it. I would rather have Meyers shooting than Evan or Pat. If you consider the fatigue factor in the 2nd half, it makes sense to have Meyers shooting. This is even more important when others have been missing swish3s.

 

[Lanny]

You are right. I do not get the negative expectations and do not see the "disaster." It would be great to see Meyers try it, and tonight would be a favorable time.

Bingo! You made a post without saying 'Swish3'. I'm proud of you.

 

[Strenuus]

I don't expect to see Meyers run off the 3 point arc. Instead, I expect to see him spreading the Blazer offense, screening for Dame and CJ, working free by moving without the ball, rebounding, passing, defending, and adding fresh energy value that the Blazers need for keeping up 2nd half scoring.

You are implying that Meyers is easier to defend beyond the 3 point arc than others, but I wouldn't concede that he is. If the Clippers try to double him, Meyers will find the open man and make pass it. I would rather have Meyers shooting than Evan or Pat. If you consider the fatigue factor in the 2nd half, it makes sense to have Meyers shooting. This is even more important when others have been missing swish3s.

I think your actual argument is that Meyers is a fresh body, not an actual good player. And for that I completely agree.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will never again win a championship because they lack swish3 scoring from
the center position. However, for swish3 draft picks we will give them an immense swish3 center
with a positive attitude.

 

[BonesJones]

I don't expect to see Meyers run off the 3 point arc. Instead, I expect to see him spreading the Blazer offense, screening for Dame and CJ, working free by moving without the ball, rebounding, passing, defending, and adding fresh energy value that the Blazers need for keeping up 2nd half scoring.

You are implying that Meyers is easier to defend beyond the 3 point arc than others, but I wouldn't concede that he is. If the Clippers try to double him, Meyers will find the open man and make pass it. I would rather have Meyers shooting than Evan or Pat. If you consider the fatigue factor in the 2nd half, it makes sense to have Meyers shooting. This is even more important when others have been missing swish3s.

If he's such a good 3pt shooter, as you say, why wouldn't teams run him off the arc? It's not hard to do. He has such a slow shot that defenders can often get there in times causing him to pump fake. If it makes so much for him to shoot a lot, why wouldn't other teams stop him from shooting a lot?

Double? Why would anyone double Meyers? He can't do anything with the ball other than kind of shoot it. All teams have to do is defend him tightly with one defender and cover everyone else, and our offense bogs down.

 

[swish3]

By player movement, Meyers and all Blazers can be free for an open shot. And I don't agree that only Meyers can be "run off the arc." Rather, anyone can be defended at the arc, but may not be defended with the right movement patterns and passing to get the man open.

As Terry and many fans have commented, the Blazers need hot swish3 shooting. Several Blazers have been struggling in these recent losses. I think that the Celtics and Grizzlies losses should have been wins.

What has been effective in reaching the career scoring of 1803 points can continue. I do not see Meyers as being more easily defended than Chief or Evan or Mo. The Blazers can keep winning. Playing a rested accurate shooting Meyers late in the games can mean more wins. The Blazers can avoid losses like the Celtics and Grizzlies games.

 

[swish3]

The Blazers (8 of 30) beat the Clippers (4 of 13) in the swish3 contest while shooting a terrible 26.7% of FT3s. The two best shooters of the night were Shabazz (1 of 2) and Pat (2 of 4). There is also the problem of only scoring 18 points in the 4th quarter. But relying on an excellent 38 point 2nd quarter and good play throughout the earlier part of the game, the Blazers win and stay on the path to the Championship.

For the playoffs, the Blazers will need better percentage swish3 shooting and 4th quarter play that the coaches can experiment to find in the upcoming games. I imagine that they will use these opportunities to improve.

 

[Strenuus]

By player movement, Meyers and all Blazers can be free for an open shot. And I don't agree that only Meyers can be "run off the arc." Rather, anyone can be defended at the arc, but may not be defended with the right movement patterns and passing to get the man open.

As Terry and many fans have commented, the Blazers need hot swish3 shooting. Several Blazers have been struggling in these recent losses. I think that the Celtics and Grizzlies losses should have been wins.

What has been effective in reaching the career scoring of 1803 points can continue. I do not see Meyers as being more easily defended than Chief or Evan or Mo. The Blazers can keep winning. Playing a rested accurate shooting Meyers late in the games can mean more wins. The Blazers can avoid losses like the Celtics and Grizzlies games.

Wait, in 6 years he's averaged 300.5 points and he's our answer?

A team scores more points than him in 3 games...

 

[swish3]

The 1803 points are limited by playing time and expressed per year are not impressive, I agree. But the ranking of 4th among active Blazers, ahead of Mo and Evan, (Current All-Time Standings) are notable exactly because in this season he has only 204 min playing time. That means efficient scoring, which is valuable.

 

[Sarni]

Wait, in 6 years he's averaged 300.5 points and he's our answer?

A team scores more points than him in 3 games...

But he has shot 47% from the three points this season, you need to maximize the talent and use the best players available to ensure that the swish3 strategy yields results.

 

[Strenuus]

The 1803 points are limited by playing time and expressed per year are not impressive, I agree. But the ranking of 4th among active Blazers, ahead of Mo and Evan, (Current All-Time Standings) are notable exactly because in this season he has only 204 min playing time. That means efficient scoring, which is valuable.

That's not how that works. It only looks efficient because of the lack of time.