Top Shooters: Who Improved Most This Season?

Bassyonni

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The 2024-25 NBA season has shown significant developments in player shooting performance, highlighting those who have improved and those who have struggled. Key players have made notable strides in various shooting categories, which can influence their teams’ success and individual careers. Below is an overview of the top shooters and the changes observed this season.

Top Shooters: Who Improved Most This Season?

Effective Field Goal Percentage

The effective field goal percentage (eFG%) measures shooting efficiency, considering both field goals and three-pointers. Below are the players who saw the largest increases in this critical metric:

Deandre Ayton: From 57.3% to 68.9% (+11.6%)
Reed Sheppard: From 45.2% to 56.6% (+11.4%)
Keldon Johnson: From 53.8% to 64.3% (+10.5%)
Miles McBride: From 51.1% to 60.9% (+9.8%)
Max Christie: From 52.5% to 62% (+9.6%)

Conversely, several players experienced significant declines:

Keon Ellis: From 63.9% to 50.6% (-13.3%)
Jared McCain: From 55.3% to 42.2% (-13.1%)
Brandon Williams: From 58.5% to 45.9% (-12.6%)

Paint Shooting Performance

Within the painted area, improvements and declines were also evident. The most impressive gains in field goal percentage in the paint included:

Quinten Post: Increased from 51.7% to 65.8% (+14.1%)
Day’Ron Sharpe: From 56.4% to 67.7% (+11.3%)
Dillon Brooks: From 46.6% to 57.8% (+11.2%)

Meanwhile, those who faced setbacks in the paint included:

Aaron Nesmith: Dropped from 61.6% to 37.3% (-24.3%)
Jarace Walker: From 56.2% to 39.8% (-16.3%)

3-Point Shooting Improvement

3-point shooting continues to be a significant aspect of the game. Players with the largest jumps in shooting percentage from beyond the arc are:

Wendell Carter Jr.: Jumped from 23.4% to 36.1% (+12.7%)
Tari Eason: From 34.2% to 46.8% (+12.6%)
Kel’el Ware: From 31.5% to 43% (+11.5%)

On the opposite end, players experiencing the most significant drops in 3-point shooting include:

Tyus Jones: From 41.4% to 30.6% (-10.8%)
Jaylin Williams: From 39.9% to 29.4% (-10.5%)

Pull-Up Shooting Efficiency

When examining pull-up shooting, disparities have also emerged:

Tim Hardaway Jr.: Improved from 42% to 65.7% (+23.7%)
Reed Sheppard: From 34.6% to 50% (+15.4%)

In contrast, several players saw declines in their pull-up shooting:

Jarace Walker: Dropped from 53.8% to 38.6% (-15.1%)
Collin Sexton: From 50.2% to 35.3% (-14.9%)

Conclusion

This season’s improvements among players such as Deandre Ayton and Wendell Carter Jr. highlight the importance of skill development in the NBA. As the season progresses, these statistics will continue to shift, revealing more about the effectiveness of various shooters across the league.