LeBron has a 59 FG% so far this season.

[1987_Lakers]

Did the calculation after tonight's game. Currently at 58.6 FG% while averaging 26 PPG.

LeBron has always been pretty efficient, but still crazy to see considering his age.

[SouBeachTalents]

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[SATAN]

:lebronamazed:

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[Im Still Ballin]

Impressive. Let's see Paul Allen's FG%.

[1987_Lakers]

Impressive. Let's see Paul Allen's FG%.

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[SouBeachTalents]

Impressive. Let's see Paul Allen's FG%.
Well, I could tell you that Halberstram, but then I'd have to kill you.

[dankok8]

Yea he's shooting career highs at a few distances including at the rim.

And 3pt shooting is not a career high but still 40%...

[NBAGOAT]

Lakers fans are saying he’s looking his most athletic since 2020. Also epm says he’s completely carrying the team, Ad has been good but not that impactful

[RRR3]

Lakers fans are saying he’s looking his most athletic since 2020. Also epm says he’s completely carrying the team, Ad has been good but not that impactful
LeBeast

[FultzNationRISE]

Well, I could tell you that Halberstram, but then I'd have to kill you.

Ohhh, Savannah.

Goes out with that winner Lebron James.

GREAT ass.

[Im Still Ballin]

Ohhh, Savannah.

Goes out with that winner Lebron James.

GREAT ass.

:roll:

[dankok8]

Bron shooting the lights out thus far.

If we look at shooting by distance (feet):

0-3: 85.5% (career high by far)
3-10: 56.8% (career high)
10-16: 38.9% (above career average)
16-3pt: 43.8% (4th highest in career)
3pt: 39.7% (2nd highest in career)

[Im Still Ballin]

Bron shooting the lights out thus far.

If we look at shooting by distance (feet):

0-3: 85.5% (career high by far)
3-10: 56.8% (career high)
10-16: 38.9% (above career average)
16-3pt: 43.8% (4th highest in career)
3pt: 39.7% (2nd highest in career)

Noice. LeOffensiveDiversity. LeBag.

[tontoz]

Pretty lame to be using FG% in 2023, but yes his TS of 67% is very good.

His problem will be playing a NBA schedule. If he only had to play twice a week he'd be fine. In that case he'd have enough time to recover somewhat. But playing so many games is going to be a struggle.

[Im Still Ballin]

Pretty lame to be using FG% in 2023, but yes his TS of 67% is very good.

His problem will be playing a NBA schedule. If he only had to play twice a week he'd be fine. In that case he'd have enough time to recover somewhat. But playing so many games is going to be a struggle.

FG% tells you how frequently a player puts the ball in the basket during live plays. That's all I take from it. All you can take from it really. Gives you a quick overview of how often said player puts the ball in the hoop. But not the value of those scored baskets.

Although 60% FG has the same eFG% and TS% as 40% 3PT, the frequency of baskets made is different.

4/10 3PT = 12 points
6/10 2PT = 12 points

This is important because it influences the flow of the game. Great mid-range shooters and paint scorers make more shots compared to three-point shooters. This forces the opponent to inbound the ball more often, limiting transition and semi-transition opportunities.

The average offensive rating in the NBA after a steal or defensive rebound is 115. But the average offensive rating on all other possessions is 106. - Thinking Basketball (Dec 13, 2021)

FG%, 3PT%, 2PT%, eFG%, FT%, and TS% all have value to me and should be considered.

[tontoz]

LeBron is actually a good example of why FG% doesn't work any more. It penalizes players for shooting 3s even if they shoot them well.

LeBron is shooting 68% on 2s but taking 3s knocks his FG% down to 59% even though he is shooting them well.

The possession battle is a different subject. 3s are more likely to be long rebounds which the team on offense has a better chance to get. Then there is the spacing issue but again that is a different subject.

[Im Still Ballin]

LeBron is actually a good example of why FG% doesn't work any more. It penalizes players for shooting 3s even if they shoot them well.

LeBron is shooting 68% on 2s but taking 3s knocks his FG% down to 59% even though he is shooting them well.

Right. And by taking threes he's missing shots more frequently even if they're valuable shots to take. What we're talking about here is value vs. frequency of baskets made on live plays.

[tontoz]

Right. And by taking threes he's missing shots more frequently even if they're valuable shots to take. What we're talking about here is value vs. frequency of baskets made on live plays.


The most efficient shots are still at the rim. That never changed however 3s are obviously much better than midrange jumpers.

I think sometimes players get carried away looking for 3s, passing out of a possible layup to take a 3. The possession argument is more relevant in that case.

[dankok8]

FG% tells you how frequently a player puts the ball in the basket during live plays. That's all I take from it. All you can take from it really. Gives you a quick overview of how often said player puts the ball in the hoop. But not the value of those scored baskets.

Although 60% FG has the same eFG% and TS% as 40% 3PT, the frequency of baskets made is different.

4/10 3PT = 12 points
6/10 2PT = 12 points

This is important because it influences the flow of the game. Great mid-range shooters and paint scorers make more shots compared to three-point shooters. This forces the opponent to inbound the ball more often, limiting transition and semi-transition opportunities.

The average offensive rating in the NBA after a steal or defensive rebound is 115. But the average offensive rating on all other possessions is 106. - Thinking Basketball (Dec 13, 2021)

FG%, 3PT%, 2PT%, eFG%, FT%, and TS% all have value to me and should be considered.

This is a nice post particularly the difference in ORtg. However I would love to see it just for made shot vs. missed shot. Live ball turnovers can skew these numbers quite heavily because they often lead to transition opportunities.

[Manny98]

Lakers fans are saying he’s looking his most athletic since 2020. Also epm says he’s completely carrying the team, Ad has been good but not that impactful

What's most impressive is he's doing it on both ends his defense has been great this year as well

[Manny98]

Bron shooting the lights out thus far.

If we look at shooting by distance (feet):

0-3: 85.5% (career high by far)
3-10: 56.8% (career high)
10-16: 38.9% (above career average)
16-3pt: 43.8% (4th highest in career)
3pt: 39.7% (2nd highest in career)

:bowdown:

[Im Still Ballin]

This is a nice post particularly the difference in ORtg. However I would love to see it just for made shot vs. missed shot. Live ball turnovers can skew these numbers quite heavily because they often lead to transition opportunities.

Yeah, I couldn't find any information on that. I'd assume the ORtg is higher on missed shots. But to what extent I wouldn't be sure.

[Full Court]

What's most impressive is he's doing it on both ends his defense has been great this year as well

What?

No it hasn't.

He's shooting well so far this year, but let's not get ridiculous.

[WhiteKyrie]

He’s been pretty putrid outside of a few feet around the basket

[ShawkFactory]

He’s been pretty putrid outside of a few feet around the basket

He’s shooting 40% from 3 on 5.6 attempts.

[RRR3]

He’s shooting 40% from 3 on 5.6 attempts.
Also shooting 56.8% from 3-10 feet and 43.8% on long twos. I'm afraid coach is retarded :(

[sdot_thadon]

Also shooting 56.8% from 3-10 feet and 43.8% on long twos. I'm afraid coach is retarded :(

Not to mention racist.

[RRR3]

Not to mention racist.
Oh yeah, LeBron being an outspoken BLM guy makes him fume.