Is Leanord really 'that' much better than last season?

[hold this L]

Watched several games of him this season, including the Warrior game that he shined in. Tons of people are saying he has improved by a massive amount so far into this year, 7 games in. His jumper at times looks smooth, but I don't know how much of an improvement it is.

Lets compare stats via a small 7 game sample from this season
15/16
21/7/2/2
PER 24

16/17
26/5/3/2
PER 27

I think he's definitely improved a bit based on a few games, but I don't think there is some huge jump that some fans are making it out to be. Now lets look at his shooting %.

15/16
FGA 15 2P% .528 3P% .44 FG% .506

16/17/
FGA 17 2P% .528 3P% .33 FG% .479


He's taken two more shots per game, but his %s are down, it isn't as if he is keeping up the same stats. Saying that, he is averaging 6PPG+ compared to last year. What is the main difference? Well, he's learned how to get to the line a lot more (Dame is similar this year, but that's for another topic)

15/16
FTA 4.6 FT% .874

15/16
FTA 9.0 FT% .968

So he's not only taking 4 1/2 more FTs per game, he's also scoring them at an insanely effective rate. But if people disagree (which I imagine all Spurs fans will ), you're more than welcome to tell me why I'm wrong.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...leonaka01.html
https://www.teamrankings.com/nba/pla...?season_id=213

[Dray n Klay]

OP hates every player in the league outside of Curry



Don't think we can't see that, you two-faced weasel

[sunnyboy91]

He looks more aggressive offensively and more comfortable and willing of handling the ball and taking over the offense for stretches. This is crucial for playoff success.

[qrich]

Leonard has actually played much worse, granted in less playing time. From 8.4 to 3 points, 5.1 to 1.7 boards....just gross. Even only shooting 30.4% from the field.

Nasty

[Fire Colangelo]

Leanord

[PeroAntic]

Leanord

[Paul George 24]

Watched several games of him this season, including the Warrior game that he shined in. Tons of people are saying he has improved by a massive amount so far into this year, 7 games in. His jumper at times looks smooth, but I don't know how much of an improvement it is.

Lets compare stats via a small 7 game sample from this season
15/16
21/7/2/2
PER 24

16/17
26/5/3/2
PER 27

I think he's definitely improved a bit based on a few games, but I don't think there is some huge jump that some fans are making it out to be. Now lets look at his shooting %.

15/16
FGA 15 2P% .528 3P% .44 FG% .506

16/17/
FGA 17 2P% .528 3P% .33 FG% .479


He's taken two more shots per game, but his %s are down, it isn't as if he is keeping up the same stats. Saying that, he is averaging 6PPG+ compared to last year. What is the main difference? Well, he's learned how to get to the line a lot more (Dame is similar this year, but that's for another topic)

15/16
FTA 4.6 FT% .874

15/16
FTA 9.0 FT% .968

So he's not only taking 4 1/2 more FTs per game, he's also scoring them at an insanely effective rate. But if people disagree (which I imagine all Spurs fans will ), you're more than welcome to tell me why I'm wrong.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...leonaka01.html
https://www.teamrankings.com/nba/pla...?season_id=213

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