What is a basketball superstar? When other teammates can’t score, the superstar will take over the game. When other teammates’ offensive efficiency is not good, the superstar should take over the game. When the game enters the critical moment of victory or defeat, the superstar still has to take over the game. Is the salary so much higher than others?
But in the Bucks this season, whether the ball is to be handed over to the team’s core alphabet brother at the critical moment of the game, then it must be considered. After all, this season so far, the Bucks’ current lineup Seven players ranked above Antetokounmpo in offensive efficiency per 100 rounds. It is important to know that in most teams, the superstar's offensive efficiency per 100 possessions is not the highest on the team, but at any rate they can rank in the top three. Facing such a ranking, I wonder if Antetokounmpo will feel very embarrassed.
In the Bucks lineup, the best offensive efficiency per 100 possessions is the 20-year second-round pick Sam Merrill. This rookie only played 6.1 minutes this season, averaging only 6.1 minutes per game. He can only contribute 2 points, but Merrill's shooting efficiency is extremely high, currently shooting 50% from the field and 66.7% from the three-point range, which also leads to his offensive efficiency as high as 147 per 100 possessions.
Connaughton averaged 6.1 points, 45.5 percent from the field, and 48.7 from the three-point range. Connaughton ranked second with an offensive efficiency of 143, followed by an offensive efficiency of 126 meters per 100 possessions. Delton, followed by Holiday at 125, Portis at 121, Lopez at 115, and Divincenzo at 114. Then, he narrowly defeated his brother Sanassis and ranked eighth in the team by 2 points.
In terms of offensive efficiency, Antetokounmpo has already reached the ceiling, but it is normal to think about it. After all, this season, Antetokounmpo has averaged 27 points per game, ranked 7th in the league, and has achieved a field goal percentage. 53.8%, but his three-point shooting rate is only 30.9%, and what does the three-point difference mean? This means that if Merrill, who ranks first in the team, can score 1.5 points per round, Antetokounmpo can also score 1 point per round.
and this season,Antetokounmpo not only has a poor three-point shooting rate, but also a worse free throw rate, with only 58.3%. Let alone whether the current offensive and defensive dominance of Antetokounmpo is comparable to that of Shark O'Neal, at least it is no less inferior to Sharks in terms of free throw shooting rate. After all, O’Neal’s career free throw percentage is 58.2%, and the difference between the two is only 0.1%. Maybe Antetokounmpo should be called "Giannis O'Neill Antetokounmpo" in the future.
Poor three-point shooting rate and poor free throw rate are the main reasons for Antetokounmpo’s poor offensive efficiency. After all, in terms of Antetokounmpo’s current style of play, three-pointers are still an auxiliary means on the offensive end. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to cast undead people at all. The most efficient and destructive offensive method is to complete the end. However, although the letter brother who enters the restricted area can not prevent him, he can not let the letter brother raise the speed. It can be fouled. So far this season, Antetokounmpo has averaged 9.4 times per game on the free throw line, but he can only hit 5.5 of them. Isn't it more appropriate to watch Antetokounmpo ravaging the basket?
So, at the critical moment of the game, the Bucks should really consider whether they should give the ball to Brother Antetokounmpo. After all, if he can't practice a steady three-pointer, or raise the free throw percentage, say Someday, the league will have an extra "letter-cutting tactic".
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