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Message: [QUOTE="RF2044, post: 2871723, member: 40"] Even though the data in that graph is aggregated to a high level, it provides a tremendous amount of insight. I'm certain that information like this is presented to the players to inform shot selection, from a quality control standpoint in meetings. Just looking at the data presented, I'd envision that it would be an easy conversation to have with Tyus, with some clearly informative insights: [LIST] [*]You're only shooting ~30% from three point range. If you have a good shot from out there, you've got the green light to take it -- but recognize that if you take a dribble or two inside the arc, your chance of making the shot increases dramatically by about 1/3. So don't just "settle" for threes, get to a spot where you're more comfortable. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Next, break the area inside the arc into four equally sized, roughly triangular / cone shaped zones. Recognize where you are on the floor when you've got the ball in your hands. From left to right, if you're in zone 1, 3, or 4 -- let it fly. But look at the data for zone 2 -- you're making substantially less shots from that left elbow area extending out to the three point line. So if you find yourself with the ball in zone 2, be selective about putting it up. Work for a better shot, pass the ball, and get to a spot where you're more comfortable. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]The data clearly shows that you're taking the majority of your shots from the right side of the court, in zones 3 and 4, and consistently making those shots. So initiate your offense on that side of the court, and don't hesitate to put it up anywhere on that side. Similarly, the data shows you're knocking down baseline jump shots consistently, so let fly. [/LIST] Obviously, a player like Tyus has a green light -- I doubt that the coaching staff will get on him too much about taking threes [for example] despite the percentages. But this type of quality control data would have helped reinforce the lesson JB was trying to convey to [again, just for example] freshman Paul Harris, who used to get pulled every time he cranked up an ill advised three point shot but stubbornly refused to stop taking them. [/QUOTE]

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