Burke shooting the most and poorly,whats changed

[MDAV28]

Yes because college and the NBA preseason represent a good sample size for NBA games that matter.

Even looking at ALL the games since he was drafted, including Summer League and Preseason games, Trey's percentages are 37% FG and 32% 3PT.

Throw in college shooting as well, so total shooting percentages since his first season at Michigan (2011-2012) until last night, his percentages are 38% FG and 34% 3PT.

 

[orangello]

Even looking at ALL the games since he was drafted, including Summer League and Preseason games, Trey's percentages are 37% FG and 32% 3PT.

Throw in college shooting as well, so total shooting percentages since his first season at Michigan (2011-2012) until last night, his percentages are 38% FG and 34% 3PT.

Ouch, so what you're saying is it doesn't look good?

 

[The Midnight]

I am starting to get a bit worried about Burke's future with the team long-term. This is what I wrote in the game thread:

I think Exum has the potential to surpass Trey at the beginning of next season. He seems to fit Quin's system better as well - he doesn't seem to be too ball dominant, he doesn't mind giving up the rock and runs the floor well. Quin wants players to attack at the 45 and Exum's length is a perfect fit for that if he improves his handle and athleticism. He also has length on defense which is ideal to stop transition baskets as was apparent with that block last night.


Burke on the other hand seems to need the ball in his hands a lot to be effective. His best attribute is shooting a 2 pointer off the dribble and that's a low %, low scoring shot. Seems to me like his shot needs to be "on" all the time to be effective on the floor. I don't think Quin likes that shot. Kinda reminds me of the Johnny Flynn & Minny situation, he was a bad fit on a team trying to run the triangle offense.

The Kings let Isiah Thomas walk and he is a much better player than Burke right now. I fear that once Exum becomes a better player, we won't be able to get much for Burke which would be a real shame.

 

[MDAV28]

Ouch, so what you're saying is it doesn't look good?

What I'm saying is looking at a little over 3 years of basketball at different levels and competitiveness, Trey isn't that great of a shooter so it's a legitimate question. He still is young and can improve his shot obviously but as of now I don't think he is just a streaky shooter, I think he just is a below average shooter.

And to be fair, the question started by comparing to Rodney Hood. Rodney Hood since he was drafted is at about 38% FG and 33% 3PT, but that is only 1 Summer League and Preseason and 3 Regular Season games. Factoring in college shooting (which is basically all of his shots to date) he's at around 45%/39%

 

[Stifle Tower]

I am starting to get a bit worried about Burke's future with the team long-term. This is what I wrote in the game thread:



The Kings let Isiah Thomas walk and he is a much better player than Burke right now. I fear that once Exum becomes a better player, we won't be able to get much for Burke which would be a real shame.

I doubt we'd get much for Burke right now. Even the dumbest GM's can look at the stats and see Trey is following up his stellar 38%/33% rookie season with 35%/13% to date. A backup PG on a rookie contract: that should be worth a 2nd round pick.

 

[The Midnight]

I doubt we'd get much for Burke right now. Even the dumbest GM's can look at the stats and see Trey is following up his stellar 38%/33% rookie season with 35%/13% to date. A backup PG on a rookie contract: that should be worth a 2nd round pick.

Yeah well what I meant was in a year or two when Exum is better, Trey should be a bit better as well.


But you know, that draft, we got a steal in Gobert, plus the whole draft was B-A-D, so I guess we can't complain too much.

 

[Deleted member 848]

Burke will easily pull to around 42-43/36 from three at least by the end of next year, but probably this year.

 

[Hekate]

Aaron Falk pointed out some nice stats.

Aaron Falk @tribjazz
As a rookie, Trey Burke averaged 1.9 ppg off drives & Jazz got 5.9 ppg off Burke drives. So far this year? More than double that: 4 & 12.

Team PPG on drives leaders: M. Ellis & T. Evans (15), B. Knight (14), Ty Lawson (13.5), Burke, Harden, Tony Parker & Elfrid Payton (12).

And this is all when his shot is not falling. As long as the offense gives him some open looks, his percentages will go up. There is nothing wrong with his mechanics.

 

[MDAV28]

Burke will easily pull to around 42-43/36 from three at least by the end of next year, but probably this year.

That'd be nice but based off what? He hasn't even had a month of those percentages. His best shooting month was last December at 40.8% FG and 36.8% 3PT.

 

[oldtimer]

Burke hasn't shot well but he is leading this team. He is still very young. Give the kid a break.

 

[NAOS]

.... don't you wonder what Snyder's real thoughts on Shroeder are? We'll probably never know.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Burke hasn't shot well but he is leading this team. He is still very young. Give the kid a break.

Leading the team? I'd say Hayward and Burks led the team more than Burke did.
Reminds me of a point in the game when Boone tried to make the same point. Something about when Trey is playing well, the team does great. I was just waiting for him to follow up with Burke's points and shooting stats. Awkward pause, then change of subject.