Three strategies OKC Thunder can use to fix shooting issues

PG must find consistency

Contrary to Patterson, Paul George is attempting a whopping 8.8 perimeter shots per game but only connects on 35.1 percent of them. While he holds the highest 3-point percentage for his career on the team, consistency continues to plague the All-Star.

One of PG’s glaring weaknesses is his affinity for tough shots. George’s go-to move features two or three dribbles in between his legs before stepping into or going into a step-back jumper. Unfortunately for PG, those shots tend to find the back iron rather than net.

George’s inconsistencies are reflected in his over statistical output. While he shoots a solid 36.6 percent from above the break, PG shoots a horrendous 28.6 percent from the left corner and 30 percent from the right side. Corner three’s are supposed to be the easiest 3-point shot in all of basketball but the All-Star is shooting them like they are 40-footers.

Additionally, PG13 will have nights where he can’t hit the right side of a barn. In OKC’s win against Charlotte, the All-Star laid an egg shooting 0-10 from deep. The very next night against Washington, George landed four bombs from six attempts and was the reason why the Thunder lead ballooned to 29 points at the half.

Surprisingly, PG is shooting just 31.1 percent on catch and shoot attempts. He needs to improve greatly on his 3-point efficiency and convert closer to 40 percent of his attempts.

Shots like the ones below are what kills his percentage. Sure, he made the shot with a hand in his face but it is not ideal and PG takes a lot of contested shots.

As the great Charles Barkley always says “he hates it when players make that shot because they keep shooting it”. That’s the story of PG’s year so far.