Mind the Game Why the Midrange Still Matters
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May 13, 2025 Dive into the debate around the midrange shot's relevance in basketball! Explore its evolution in a league dominated by three-pointers and how players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still make it a weapon. Discover the balance between instinct and analytics in scoring strategies, especially under late-game pressure. Hear about the emotional resilience required in competitive sports and the importance of teamwork over individual accolades in achieving success. It's a deep look at what makes great players great!
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Mid-range's Critical Role for Creators
- The mid-range shot still plays a critical role especially for creative scorers in basketball.
- Defenses focus on rim protection and three-pointers, making mid-range shots key for creators like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Three-Level Scorers Break Defense
- In postseason, defenses focus on limiting threes and rim access, elevating the value of versatile three-level scorers.
- These scorers keep defenses stretched and exploit openings at all scoring ranges.
Mid-range Builds Rhythm and Disrupts
- Mid-range shots, though statistically low value league-wide, are essential for building player rhythm and disrupting defenses.
- Elite players use mid-range scoring to break defenses and maintain offensive flow.
