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[QUOTE="MikeSU02, post: 4296731, member: 60"]
What I've heard on podcasts that somewhat applies to your question (less about a double team in college vs an average single defender in the NBA is basically that for someone that is really a two dribble or less shooter in the NBA (or literally just a catch and shoot), that the biggest difference is the speed and elevation that has to occur to get a shot off if you're a three point person.

Even average NBA defenders can close out with speed and length and athleticism that they are almost tapping fingers with a guy who *appears* open.

So a guy that can shoot the daylight out of a ball in college has to be able to maintain his skill while doing it faster and better and likely doing it on less attempts per game.

So, to your question, I thought Buddy could basically get square no matter what with his shot in college. I think depending on the type of double and when and where it was happening, he could still get a look if he needed to.

In the NBA, on ball defense by an average defender will be tough for him. However, his looks are probably coming when there are rotations happening. And he would have to get that shot off in fifth gear while maintaining the integrity of everything else with his shot AND shoot a better clip if we're being honest.
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