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[QUOTE="MikeSU02, post: 4434707, member: 60"]
I don't think he'll keep getting calls when we play better teams, but for average or lesser teams, I think he can. I'd say this for most players, btw.

He hasn't shot over 38.5% from two at any point during his career. But he had career highs in eFG and TS last year. Point being, while you'd want the 2PT% to be higher, seems like he's aware of how to get buckets and his limitations or at least is getting better at it. Plus, if he keeps up his improved 3PT shooting from last year, will give him more options.

Assuming the team keeps progressing, and they start solidifying the rotation, I would give JGIII the benefit of the doubt, as the veteran leader, to have an awareness of who he can/can't take off the dribble and look for his mid range shot or get fouled and when it's pressing too hard.

Caveat to all the above is with his role being more featured than last year, high %s aren't always going to hold up with increased volume, especially if he ends up as 'the guy who gets the ball when the shot clock is about to expire', but let's see how it plays out.

Second caveat, until the forward position, specifically, finds some consistency, JGIII, Mintz and Jesse will have added burden to deal with to keep in mind.
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