Gilbert Arenas and the Gil’s Arena crew discuss Anthony Edwards’ current three-point shooting habits and how they may be hindering his growth as a player. This season, Edwards has become a legitimate three-point threat, with 54% of his shots coming from beyond the arc and a solid 42% shooting percentage. However, his increased focus on shooting threes is seen as problematic.
While Edwards has maintained confidence in his shot, recently stating that he will keep shooting if defenders go under his screens, this approach has led to a noticeable dip in his performance. Over his last three games, he has shot just 24% from three and 38% overall, contributing less to his team’s success despite his high shooting volume.
The crew argues that Edwards is settling for three-pointers instead of using his athleticism to drive to the basket and create scoring opportunities through free throws and layups. They believe this strategy is not helping his team win and that Edwards needs to be more aggressive, utilizing his full skill set. Although his three-point shooting is tempting, it doesn’t put as much pressure on defenses or create opportunities to get to the free-throw line, where he had previously been effective.
Ultimately, while they don’t suggest he stop shooting threes altogether, they emphasize the importance of mixing up his game and being more aggressive in attacking the basket to maximize his potential and impact on the court.
