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Kings' Offense: Why Midrange Shots Matter
Sacramento Kings' midrange shots could be key to improving their offense this season.
In brief
Sacramento Kings' midrange shots could be key to improving their offense this season. The Sacramento Kings' poor midrange shooting (43.2%) and high three-point attempts (30.9%) suggest their offense needs major changes to avoid being the league's worst team. Originally reported by Sacramento Kings On SI.
Kings' Preseason Offense
The Sacramento Kings were the worst offense in the NBA this preseason, averaging 102 points per game while shooting 28% from three and 41% from the field.
Midrange Shot Profile
Per Cleaning the Glass, 42.2% of SAC’s FGA came from the mid range, the highest mark in the league.
Modern NBA Offense
Most NBA teams focus on rim and three-point attempts while avoiding midrange shots, but midrange shots are made at a slightly higher clip than three-pointers.
Midrange Shooting Math
Teams rack up 1.07 points per midrange attempt, needing to shoot nearly 54% to even out with three-pointers.
Kings' Shot Profile
Last season, 43.2% of Sacramento’s shots came in the midrange, 25.8% at the rim, and 30.9% from behind the line.
Doug Christie's View
Doug Christie said, 'Being first in mid-range in the first 17 seconds of the shot clock is not what we want...
“Being first in mid-range in the first 17 seconds of the shot clock is not what we want… Once you get to that last seven seconds, which we call butter or fire, then you settle for the best available shot.”
Kings' Offense Drop
The Kings dropped from leading the NBA in offensive rating to 26th in the league after Doug Christie took over.
Spacing Issue
Sacramento’s offense lacks spacing, with few open three-point attempts even when trying to create them.
Victor Wembanyama Factor
Victor Wembanyama’s recovery ability makes it hard for the Kings to create open three-point shots.
Kings' Season Opener
The Kings face the Los Angeles Clippers in their season opener, with hopes for improved offensive performance.
Kings' Offensive Challenge
The Kings need to improve their midrange shooting to avoid being the league’s worst offense this season.
Kings' Season Outlook
The Kings are unlikely to be the league’s best offense but could stay close to average if they improve their midrange shooting.
Kings' Staff Question
The Kings' coaching staff may need to change if their offense remains poor through the season.
Kings' Season Goal
The Kings aim to improve their offensive performance to avoid being the league’s worst team this season.
In short
The Sacramento Kings' poor midrange shooting (43.2%) and high three-point attempts (30.9%) suggest their offense needs major changes to avoid being the league's worst team.
