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[QUOTE="Brooky03, post: 1343392"]
What's not factored in is the way in which these shots are taken.  Presumably, midrange shots are contested much more than 3pt shots because a lot of midrange jumpers/floaters are taken outside the rhythm of the offense or in late shot clock situations.  A skilled midrange shooter could certainly prosper if he or the offense actively seeks out open midrange looks.

The argument that the midrange game is dead seems accurate, in that it's not a part of offensive strategies and a lot of the guys who put up shots in that range probably shouldn't.  However, this shouldn't lead to the incorrect assumption that a good midrange player should attempt to alter his game to shoot more 3's or drive to the rim more often because they're supposedly more efficient shots.

Carmelo Anthony isn't the only example of an excellent midrange player, but he's the model that young players could follow.  Obviously, he can score from anywhere on the court, but if you had a contest between a version of Melo that only shot midrange jumpers vs. a Melo who only shot 3 pointers, I'd put my money on the midrange Melo.

Having a good midrange jumper also opens up a lot more driving opportunities and gives you the benefit of being able to shoot 'your shot' whenever you want (provided you have the necessary height).
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