Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Steve Novak, sharpshooting big man


Nice game tonight for dead-eye shooter Steve Novak (6'10, 220, PF, 3rd year).

Last year Steve averaged only 7.5 mpg for the Rockets, despite the fact that he shot 48% from 3 point range. This year he is making his case for more PT with a new team, the LA Clippers.

Very nice game tonight for Steve, scoring 9 points on only 4 shots, and adding a steal and a couple rebounds, in only 13 minutes, while avoiding any TOs or steals.

Steve is a true 3 point specialist. So far this preseason, every single one of his shots has been a three point attempt. His best game as a Clip so far saw him score 12 on only 6 shots.

Overall this preseason, he is shooting an incredible 50% from beyond the arc! And averaging less than 12 minutes a game... Does anyone else see the disconnect here? Isn't finding tall guys who are excellent shooters what basketball is all about? Not in the NBA, as we know, at least when it comes to certain players...

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