T.Jose Caldesports: What else makes Jack a unique player?

Dr. J. Naismith · 07-22-2009, 01:35 PM

Good read and interesting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.Jose Caldesports

Question #5: What else makes Jack a unique player, statistically speaking?

Answer: His "triple threat." Of the seven players listed above, Jack and Chris Paul were the only ones who balanced their skill at the two-point jumper with a willingness to score inside (both with 26% of their attempts coming in the paint). But Paul can't match Jack's ability to shoot from three-point land and that is where Jack's uniqueness is revealed. Only a few dozen players in the NBA satisfy what I will call the triple-threat qualification: A minimum of 25% of their shot attempts must come from each of three-point land, two-point jumpers, and inside.

This should identify players who have some of the most balanced offensive games in the league. However, it's one thing to take your shots from all over the court, making said shots is the true test. Baron Davis (37% FG), Stephen Jackson (41%), and Ron Artest (40%) are just a few examples of players who qualify for the "triple threat" designation but don't connect at a very high percentage, meaning them shooting from all over the court is probably more of a threat to their own team.

With that in mind, here are the leaders in field-goal percentage last season among players who qualified as "triple threats":

1. Mike Miller .482
2. Jason Richardson .477
3. Paul Pierce .457
4. Eric Gordon .456
5. Manu Ginobili .454
6. Jarrett Jack .453
*minimum 2000 minutes played

Source - T.Jose Caldesports: You Don't Know Jack...

Gurk · 07-22-2009, 01:55 PM

Nice stat. I can't wait to see him contribute and help us out next season

takman_777 · 07-22-2009, 02:11 PM

JJ will be loved by this fanbase by december!!

Windex · 07-22-2009, 02:16 PM

i think JJ is loved by the fanbase already and its July

takman_777 · 07-22-2009, 02:20 PM

i hope so!! he was the best player on that title team! i remember it well... i was disappointed he fell so far down the list at 22nd overall, but he has not missed a game in the past 2 years!! we need a guard who won't break!!

m5racer · 07-22-2009, 02:29 PM

Woooooo Welcome home jack!~

SoGood · 07-22-2009, 02:47 PM

i like him, he's a solid player....but the article is comparing him to CP3...really? the stats are a bit deceiving IMO

takman_777 · 07-22-2009, 02:53 PM

the article is comparing a very specific stat not overall play... JJ is among the league best at being threat inside, mid-range and outside and all of that is needed by this team!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
T.Jose Caldesports: A letter to Doug Smith...	acopur	Toronto Raptors	15	01-18-2010 09:20 AM
T.Jose Caldesports: Talkin' Turk	Acie	Toronto Raptors	10	01-16-2010 07:57 PM
What makes a player elite?	moremilk	Toronto Raptors	81	12-06-2009 09:10 AM
T.Jose Caldesports: Going in a Completely Different Direction	Dr. J. Naismith	Toronto Raptors	8	07-23-2009 04:47 PM
Hoopsworld: Jose Makes All-Breakout Team	Dr. J. Naismith	Toronto Raptors	10	08-12-2008 03:48 PM

07-22-2009, 01:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gurk is one sexy motherfucker you ain't bout that life Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,633 Representing:	Nice stat. I can't wait to see him contribute and help us out next season

07-22-2009, 02:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
takman_777 is is tired of all the Jose hating on this forum! sigh... Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NorthWestern Ontario Posts: 1,804 Representing:	JJ will be loved by this fanbase by december!!

07-22-2009, 02:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Windex is the next dictator of MLSE fresh and clean Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: uʍop ɹǝpun Posts: 21,502 Representing:	i think JJ is loved by the fanbase already and its July

07-22-2009, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
takman_777 is is tired of all the Jose hating on this forum! sigh... Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NorthWestern Ontario Posts: 1,804 Representing:	i hope so!! he was the best player on that title team! i remember it well... i was disappointed he fell so far down the list at 22nd overall, but he has not missed a game in the past 2 years!! we need a guard who won't break!!

07-22-2009, 02:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
m5racer is always the champion Tai-Pan Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,413 Representing:	Woooooo Welcome home jack!~

07-22-2009, 02:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
SoGood is pounding the rock! Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 487 Representing:	i like him, he's a solid player....but the article is comparing him to CP3...really? the stats are a bit deceiving IMO

07-22-2009, 02:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
takman_777 is is tired of all the Jose hating on this forum! sigh... Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NorthWestern Ontario Posts: 1,804 Representing:	the article is comparing a very specific stat not overall play... JJ is among the league best at being threat inside, mid-range and outside and all of that is needed by this team!