Do you think we'll make a major trade before the deadline?

[tcat075]

Originally Posted by CadBane

The only aspect where Butler is overperforming is from three, where he's shooting 40%. However, given that he only makes .8 a game, that's a rather minute sample size. Moreover, he should have an increase his his percentage from there because of all the wide open looks he gets from distance here which he never got in the past.

From the field, he is only shooting 44.8%. He's a career 44.1% shooter. He's topped his current shooting percentage four times. Considering the easy looks he gets here, if anything, he's underperforming (on the season, he's been much better lately). The problem was that early on he was simply one of the worst players in the league. He's performing right about how he should be now.

You're right, for the season Butler's FG% is still around his average. However, since November 20th, the start of our 12 game winning streak, he's shooting 49%. That's what I was thinking of, though I didn't make it clear. As for his three point percentage, yes, it's definitely above his career.

I support Butler, though, and I wouldn't be surprised to see those numbers stay. I was just figuring some people would think he was.

[CadBane]

Originally Posted by tcat075

You're right, for the season Butler's FG% is still around his average. However, since November 20th, the start of our 12 game winning streak, he's shooting 49%. That's what I was thinking of, though I didn't make it clear. As for his three point percentage, yes, it's definitely above his career.

I support Butler, though, and I wouldn't be surprised to see those numbers stay. I was just figuring some people would think he was.

You're right, I don't think he'll be at 49% for the rest of the year. But if he can sustain around 46% with 40% from three, I'll be pleased. One thing he needs to improve on (though it's not something that's likely to change) is finishing at the rim. He has an eFG% of .417 on close shots. That is embarrassingly bad.