[QUOTE=Christofire]so the only reason jordan has a higher FG% than Kobe is because he shot significantly less 3s?[/QUOTE]
that's one of the reasons.
another one is that he generally took better shots.
the main reason is that he was better. :D
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[QUOTE=Christofire]so the only reason jordan has a higher FG% than Kobe is because he shot significantly less 3s?[/QUOTE]
that's one of the reasons.
another one is that he generally took better shots.
the main reason is that he was better. :D
I thought it was common knowledge.
The main reason is that single players today shoot more 3 pointers in one season than entire teams. That's the main reason.
Other lower reasons was that back then the game was more Center dominated. And I think players tended to try and get closer shots.
This is the 5th time I've said this, but I randomly took a year from the 80s and compared it to 2010, for just the 2 pt FG%, and they were both 48%.
[QUOTE=Teanett]that's one of the reasons.
another one is that he generally took better shots.
the main reason is that he was better. :D[/QUOTE]
right, right...i see i see
[QUOTE=Christofire]thats says alot about Kobe since there is only a 4% difference in their career Fg% dont you think?[/QUOTE]
Not really because Jordan still scored at a significantly higher rate than Bryant
[QUOTE=Yao Ming's Foot]If I remember correctly the answer is
1. "Stats lie"
2. "Players lost fundamentals"
3. "Weakened shot selection"
Without any statistical evidence to support anything
:oldlol:[/QUOTE]
You're a dumbass if you can't tell by watching games that teams are taking more 3s in today's league, which, forget about handchecking and all that shit... is going to effect FG%. Straight up. It's led to a lot of lazy players that DO have bad shot selections EVEN WHEN they are shooting 2s.
[QUOTE=Christofire]thats says alot about Kobe since there is only a 4% difference in their career Fg% dont you think?[/QUOTE]
...and a 5ppg scoring difference.
[QUOTE=Christofire]so the only reason jordan has a higher FG% than Kobe is because he shot significantly less 3s?[/QUOTE]
Yes Kobe has shot 2300 more 3's than Jordan has. Kobe plays a much more perimeter oriented game always has. Also shooting 3's has a higher risk reward than a long 2 does so he takes more 3's like many players in the league do once they realize a 3 point shot is a better shot than a 2 point shot a couple feet inside the 3 point line
[QUOTE=Christofire]sure it was?...i guess that's why the implemented zones to steer the league away from all the isolation that was going on?[/QUOTE]
two other reasons:
-illegal defense was confusing for the casual fan
-team usa got whopped in international competition
[QUOTE=Orlando Magic]You're a dumbass if you can't tell by watching games that teams are taking more 3s in today's league, which, forget about handchecking and all that shit... is going to effect FG%. Straight up. It's led to a lot of lazy players that DO have bad shot selections EVEN WHEN they are shooting 2s.[/QUOTE]
But Bryant fan's get lambasted for using this same argument when comparing his FG% to Jordan's though.....anyway..lets not get into that, The hypocritical reasoning when people are defending jordan is stomach churning most times.
[QUOTE=Christofire]But Bryant fan's get lambasted for using this same argument when comparing his FG% to Jordan's though.....anyway..lets not get into that, The hypocritical reasoning when people are defending jordan is stomach churning most times.[/QUOTE]
no need to defend jordan over kobe. more points on higher %.
case is pretty clear.
[QUOTE=Christofire]so the only reason jordan has a higher FG% than Kobe is because he shot significantly less 3s?[/QUOTE]
Jordan didn't force up as many stupid shots. That's why his FG% was so much better. If you take away all their 3pt FGAs and remove their 3pt makes from their FGs, Jordan's FG% was still much higher. 3pt shooting volume has little to do with there being a FG% difference between those two players.
Less 3's , higher pace (more up-and-down style ala GS/PHX), and worse transition defense. 2001-2004 IMO were the greatest defensive seasons ever. The '96 Sonics, and '93 Knicks are however in my top 5-7 all-time defenses.
[QUOTE=Teanett]harder. that's why they passed it to the post and start the offense there.
today you'll see players looking to drive, defenses have to rotate, pass goes out and chuck away...[/QUOTE]
It was much harder also cuz of the defensive 3 second rule
Lol i love how there was like 200 posts with the exact same explanations in them :lol
[QUOTE=Orlando Magic]You're a dumbass if you can't tell by watching games that teams are taking more 3s in today's league, which, forget about handchecking and all that shit... is going to effect FG%. Straight up. It's led to a lot of lazy players that DO have bad shot selections EVEN WHEN they are shooting 2s.[/QUOTE]
It may impact FG%, but FG% isn't important. Points per possession is.