"The Washington Wizards had flaws that many can reasonably expect of a young team in 2024-25, but the inability to convert in catch-and-shoot situations must not persist. It's a proven method for efficient scoring, as well as sufficient floor-spacing. Thankfully, Washington has brought in the type of veterans whose skill sets and ideologies can help create a positive shift for the franchise."
"Washington finished the 2024-25 season ranked No. 12 in catch-and-shoot three-point field goal attempts. That displays a clear understanding of the importance of utilizing ball and player movement to create opportunities along the perimeter. Despite the volume with which they attempted catch-and-shoot threes, however, the Wizards ranked No. 21 in conversions-a clear display of the team's issue with efficiency. Washington ranked No. 29 in catch-and-shoot three-point field goal percentage, burying just 33.9 percent of its attempts."
The Washington Wizards attempted a high volume of catch-and-shoot threes in 2024-25 but converted at a low rate. The team ranked No. 12 in catch-and-shoot three-point attempts yet only No. 21 in conversions and No. 29 in catch-and-shoot three-point percentage (33.9%). Only three teams shot below 35 percent in those situations while the leader reached 40.2 percent. Veterans CJ McCollum and Khris Middleton present a path to improvement. McCollum shot 40.1 percent on 4.1 catch-and-shoot attempts per game in 2024-25 and has a career 39.7 percent three-point rate. Middleton has shot 40.6 percent in similar situations in 2023-24 and 36.5 percent in 2024-25 despite injuries.
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