The Mayors, Maestros and Maniacs of the NBA-Midrange

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

A sort-of-continuation of: http://www.the-coli.com/coliseum/3931-worst-shooters-particular-spot.html#.T-JbtrUoR2A

Part I: The Most: The Mayors of the Midrange
Part of shooting ability is simply being able to get a shot off. Particularly in the midrange, where many shots are contested, the ability to get a decent shot in the NBA must be considered a skill. Here are the most frequent midrange shooters in the NBA this season:
1. Kobe Bryant
2. Dirk Nowitzki
3. LaMarcus Aldridge
4. Kevin Durant
5. Al Jefferson

Part II: The Best: The Maestros of the Midrange
Overall the most effective midrange shooters in the league are*:
1. Stephen Curry ~ 55%
2. Steve Nash ~ 53%
3. Kevin Durant ~ 49%
4. Chris Paul ~ 48%
5. Brandon Bass ~ 48%
*with at least 100 attempts

Part III: The Worst: The Maniacs of the Midrange
Remember, the midrange areas in the NBA include some very difficult shots; shots that are often contested, and from a risk management point-of-view, may not be worthwhile attempts for most NBA players. These “facts” haven’t stopped many of the league’s most infamous bricklayers from shooting frequently there. Here are the worst midrange shooters in the NBA this year*:
1. Tyreke Evans ~ 25%
2. Markieff Morris ~ 25%
3. C.J. Miles ~ 26%
4. Corey Maggette ~ 27%
5. James Johnson ~ 27%
*with at least 100 attempts

More: Midrange Shooting in the NBA: The Mayors, The Maestros, and the Maniacs | CourtVision

If only Curry was healthy on the regular - he got the potential to be a top 5 player in the game

 

[VentiQuattro]

Melo's not on there

 

[FutureGOAT]

@ Josh Smith

 

[Gil Scott-Heroin]

@ Josh Smith

 

[The War Report]

 

[superunknown23]

@ Josh Smith

sometimes a nikka gotta shoot bruh

 

[Marvel]

@ the list. Imagine if Nash goes to Miami. 3 guys would be number 1 on a different area of the court.

 

[DoubleClutch]

Melo should be mentioned. I also think Nick Youngs mid range game is underrated. He can create that shot easily on anyone at anytime.