Preemptive "Don't Worry About Tatum's Lower 3P%" Thread

[gift]

No one is going to panic if Tatum shoots 39% from three.

You underestimate the power of these forums.

[mef730]

No one is going to panic if Tatum shoots 39% from three.

You know that he's gonna shoot 25% over the first five games, simply because the math sometimes works that way, and there will be mass panic.

Mike

[droopdog7]

So 39% would put Tatum in the top 50, which is still pretty dang good (considering his other skills).  But yeah, people around here have certainly panicked for much smaller things in the past. 

[Vermont Green]

Boston was second in the league for the regular season at 37.7% 3P%.  GSW were 39.1%.  Interesting that both teams dropped off considerably in the post season; Boston at 34.3% and GSW at 35.7%.  For Boston, I am sure that not having Irving to play-make was an issue plus playing against better defensive teams.  GSW played quite a few games in the post season without Curry.

Boston is going to be a dangerous team next season.  I think Tatum will continue to be a dangerous 3PT shooter.  3PT shooting is important but really just one aspect.  I am looking for him to be stronger and better able to draw fouls going to  the hoop plus defend and rebound better while staying efficient when scoring (I am not asking much  ).  I am confident he will do just that.

[CELTICSofBOSTON]

Not worried about his three point shooting at all.  I except the entire starting five to shoot 38-42% from three next season.