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Join Yahoo Sports contributor Tom Haberstroh and senior NBA writer Dan Devine on the debut episode of The Big Number as they dive into the world of basketball analytics. This episode focuses on the trend of centers shooting three-pointers during the preseason and whether this will continue into the regular season and beyond.
Tom reveals a big number – only around 20% of centers who increase their three-point attempts in the preseason maintain that level of shooting in the regular season. However, the success of the Boston Celtics may change this statistic.
The hosts analyze the performances of four players – Bam Adebayo, Anthony Davis, Isaiah Hartenstein, and DeAndre Ayton – who have shown an increase in three-point attempts during the preseason. They examine the data to determine if these players will continue to shoot from long range when the games count.
The episode concludes with Tom and Dan making predictions on whether each player will significantly increase their three-point attempt rate this season.
Key Points:
- (01:30) – The Big Number: 79%
- (04:00) – Centers with improved 3pt attempt rates
- (08:10) – Bam Adebayo’s potential for real 3pt shooting
- (15:50) – Anthony Davis’ potential for real 3pt shooting
- (18:45) – Will Isaiah Hartenstein shoot more 3s with OKC?
- (27:30) – DeAndre Ayton’s potential for real 3pt shooting
- (31:00) – Predictions: Which centers will increase their 3pt attempts?
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