Trae Young most deep 3s made in a regular season

[JTB]

Squawk I’m having a debate with some who don’t believe me that Trae had the most deep 3s made in a regular season but I can’t find the tweet Bob Rathburn tweeted out or the nba.com article of Trae Young that mentioned it.

Does anyone beside me recall reading or hearing this?! ....I may be crazy but I know what I saw!

 

from what I recall the list was Trae, Curry, Dame. Curry had the highest percentage from deep, Trae had the most made. Anyone...someone...help! I’d love to rub this in some individuals faces!

Edited July 16, 2019 by JTB

[AHF]

https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/trae-young-supplants-steph-curry-nbas-king-logo-3-pointer

March 11 Article:

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Trae Young = 20-for-51 (39 percent)
Steph Curry = 16-for-42 (38 percent)
Damian Lillard = 12-for-34 (35 percent)
James Harden = 6-for-26 (23 percent)

So the rookie -- whom a lot of people compared to Steph Curry when he was a freshman at Oklahoma last season -- has supplanted the greatest shooter in NBA history as the king of the "logo 3-pointer."

For now.

 

[AHF]

End of season article pointing out that Young led the league and Lillard was second on 37 foot shots (most articles talk about 30 foot attempts):

https://hoopshype.com/2019/04/24/portland-trail-blazers-damian-lillard-37-feet-deep-three-pointers/

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Lillard trailed just Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young this season but led all players in the Western Conference in total makes on shots from this deep.

However, these long looks have accounted for just 6.2 percent of his total three-point attempts over the past three seasons. For comparison, the Atlanta rookie has taken 14.5 percent of his three-pointers from at least 30 feet away from the basket. That means he isn’t relying on them but rather utilizing them when possible.

 

[AHF]

Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/be7vwk/30_feet_25_attempts_2019_season_trae_343_curry/

[AHF]

Rk	Player	Tm	G	FG	FGA	FG%
1	Trae Young	ATL	36	24	70	.343
2	Stephen Curry	GSW	39	19	61	.311
3	Damian Lillard	POR	37	15	49	.306
4	James Harden	HOU	26	8	32	.250
5	Luka Doncic	DAL	26	4	33	.121

In 2018-19, in the regular season, shot distance at least 30 feet, requiring Field Goal Attempts >= 25, sorted by descending 3-Pt Field Goal Pct

http://bkref.com/tiny/BC27h

This shows the actual stats for the full year and is your best source.  It shows not only was Trae the most prolific but that he was the most efficient.  

Also shows, this isn't a great shot for anyone unless it really opens the floor in a way a player's ordinary 3pt shooting doesn't.

[IheartVolt]

Wow I never would have guessed he was most efficient from that deep. The things you learn

[AHF]

1 hour ago, IheartVolt said:

Wow I never would have guessed he was most efficient from that deep. The things you learn

They are even with one more miss for Trae and with one more make for Curry given the small sample size.  What is amazing to me is how well Trae shot compared to his overall 3pt%.

Unlike Curry, who shot 44.7% on all other 3pt shots and 31.1% on 30 footers, Trae shot 32.1% on all other 3's and 34.3% from 30 feet out and farther.  So Trae shot better from 30 feet out than on all closer 3's!

(Everyone else on the list also shot much better on closer 3's).

[capstone21]

I hate when he shoots those

[Thomas]

Trae's threes can be like Alex Foley's deep, deep, deep undercover take at times.

[JTB]

12 hours ago, AHF said:

https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/trae-young-supplants-steph-curry-nbas-king-logo-3-pointer

March 11 Article:

 

 

12 hours ago, AHF said:

Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/be7vwk/30_feet_25_attempts_2019_season_trae_343_curry/

 

12 hours ago, AHF said:

Rk	Player	Tm	G	FG	FGA	FG%
1	Trae Young	ATL	36	24	70	.343
2	Stephen Curry	GSW	39	19	61	.311
3	Damian Lillard	POR	37	15	49	.306
4	James Harden	HOU	26	8	32	.250
5	Luka Doncic	DAL	26	4	33	.121

In 2018-19, in the regular season, shot distance at least 30 feet, requiring Field Goal Attempts >= 25, sorted by descending 3-Pt Field Goal Pct

http://bkref.com/tiny/BC27h

This shows the actual stats for the full year and is your best source.  It shows not only was Trae the most prolific but that he was the most efficient.  

Also shows, this isn't a great shot for anyone unless it really opens the floor in a way a player's ordinary 3pt shooting doesn't.

Query Results Table

Rk	Player	Season	Tm	G	FG	FGA	FG%	FGX	3P	3PA	3P%	3PX	eFG%	Ast'd	%Ast'd
1	Trae Young	2018-19	ATL	36	24	70	.343	46	24	70	.343	46	.514	10	.417
2	Stephen Curry	2018-19	GSW	39	19	61	.311	42	19	61	.311	42	.467	11	.579
3	Damian Lillard	2018-19	POR	37	15	49	.306	34	15	49	.306	34	.459	5	.333
4	James Harden	2018-19	HOU	26	8	32	.250	24	8	32	.250	24	.375	2	.250
5	Luka DonÄić	2018-19	DAL	25	4	32	.125	28	4	32	.125	28	.188	2	.500

Data courtesy Basketball-Reference.com.

 

Right on @AHF very helpful! 

[RedDawg#8]

8 hours ago, capstone21 said:

I hate when he shoots those

Get used to it, due to his lack of height and elevation on his jumpshot, those long distance threes are the best chance for him to get consistently clean looks.

He already admitted as much. Long defenders would cause him problems so he learned how to pull up before they could get to him. At least he is proficient at it, could be worse

[High5]

Curry's percentages are hurt by his willingness to take those last second heaves. He was 1-12 from 40+ feet. Trae was only 0-2. Curry was 18-49 (.367) from 30-39 feet. Trae was 24-68 (.353). Curry was 18-46 (.391) from 30-35 feet. Trae was 22-63 (.349). So Trae has him beat on volume, but Curry is still more accurate on "real" shots. Not bad for a rookie vs. the GOAT shooter, though. 

[JTB]

2 hours ago, High5 said:

Curry's percentages are hurt by his willingness to take those last second heaves. He was 1-12 from 40+ feet. Trae was only 0-2. Curry was 18-49 (.367) from 30-39 feet. Trae was 24-68 (.353). Curry was 18-46 (.391) from 30-35 feet. Trae was 22-63 (.349). So Trae has him beat on volume, but Curry is still more accurate on "real" shots. Not bad for a rookie vs. the GOAT shooter, though. 

Curry is ridiculous! I mean seriously that man has a gift from God it’s mind blowing!

thanks for pointing this out. Cool to see Trae hanging around.

[NBASupes]

10 hours ago, RedDawg#8 said:

Get used to it, due to his lack of height and elevation on his jumpshot, those long distance threes are the best chance for him to get consistently clean looks.

He already admitted as much. Long defenders would cause him problems so he learned how to pull up before they could get to him. At least he is proficient at it, could be worse

These are his best shots outside of open 3s which are automatic for him. 

This is why I say he will have to develop movement skills if he wants to advance as a 3pt shooter. 

 

That said, his 30ft shots are why are offense is so f***ing lethal. 

[hawkman]

12 minutes ago, NBASupes said:

These are his best shots outside of open 3s which are automatic for him. 

This is why I say he will have to develop movement skills if he wants to advance as a 3pt shooter. 

 

That said, his 30ft shots are why are offense is so f***ing lethal. 

Once Trae gained confidence and started hitting those shots, the offense took off. Trae was then a threat to either pull up from well beyond the three point line or take his man off the dribble. He had the same 'gravity' he had in college. I was shocked how Dedmon, Vince, Len, Prince, and Baze consistently got wide open looks from three. Defenses were either getting bombarded from the three point line, eaten alive with floaters, or getting  killed with the pick and roll. 

[enrique]

10 hours ago, hawkman said:

Once Trae gained confidence and started hitting those shots, the offense took off. Trae was then a threat to either pull up from well beyond the three point line or take his man off the dribble. He had the same 'gravity' he had in college. I was shocked how Dedmon, Vince, Len, Prince, and Baze consistently got wide open looks from three. Defenses were either getting bombarded from the three point line, eaten alive with floaters, or getting  killed with the pick and roll. 

I am looking for his player gravity rating. It has to be one of the better ratings in the NBA. There was no doubt that his distance shooting created such an amazing warpage of defenses. It unlocks so many defenses and allows JC and others to feast. Hoping Trae continues to refine his shooting technique and confidence.