Due to the changes in the NBA’s on-court play, there is a kind of people in the league that are very popular. They are called 3D players. The so-called 3D players are actually easy to explain. They are three-pointers + defense. D is the basketball court. “Defense” that everyone often shouts. This kind of player is a functional player, generally refers to those players with strong outside defense ability and a certain three-point shooting ability. Due to their functional characteristics, 3D players are mainly concentrated on the wing positions, that is, the positions of shooting guards and small forwards. on.
It should be noted that although a 3D player needs to have both, its main function is to provide outside defense. The three-pointer only requires him to provide some help on the offensive end. Therefore, those three-point shooters who are still defensive enough do not belong to this category. For example, Pioneers’ CJ McCollum (CJ McCollum) does not belong to this category of players. In addition, because 3D players highlight their functionality, some offensive and defensive perimeter superstars cannot be classified into this category, such as Warriors’ Klay Thompson, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard. Waiting for people, after all, they are all giant-level figures, and it is not appropriate to label them with functional labels like 3D. But Thompson is special, so I will focus on it later. Well, the editor below starts to comment on the top ten top 3D players in my mind.
10. Robert Covington (Robert Covington)
Covington participated in the 2013 draft but unfortunately lost the draft, but he did not give up. He proved by his team in the Rockets Development League that he was eventually favored by the 76ers. Entering the 76ers, Covington gained the 76ers’ trust through his three-pointers and strong defensive ability and finally signed a contract with a salary of tens of millions of years. On April 9, 2018, in the 76ers 109-97 victory over the Lone Ranger, Robert Covington made 201 three-pointers this season, becoming the second in 76ers history to make at least 200 single-season shots. Three-pointer player. This season, Covington averaged 1.59 steals, 1.3 hot pots, and 35% of three-pointers per game. This is a big lock for the Rockets’ perimeter defense. This year’s offseason was traded to pioneer and pioneered for many years. The striker problem should be resolved.
9. Raja Bell
In the 12 seasons of his career, he averaged 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Among them, he made 40.6% of three-pointers, and averaged 3.3 three-pointers per game, and he could hit 1.4 of them. Although Bell did not score a total Champion, but twice selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team, Bell’s strong defense and precise three-pointers have won the respect of many NBA players. The contradiction between Bell and Kobe Bryant is well known, but Kobe still recruited in 2010 Bell joined the Lakers, you can see Kobe’s appreciation of Bell.
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7.Ron Artest
Speaking of the name Artest, I believe everyone will think of the “Auburn Hills Palace” incident. The fights were fierce, grumpy, and chilling, but everyone should not ignore his ability. He is a phenomenal defensive player and excellent. The moving speed and strong body make Artest also a player who can defend from one to four. At the same time, Artest’s autonomous offensive ability is also very good. As a small forward, Artest has done enough defensively. outstanding. Artest has the physique of a boxer, which laid a solid foundation for his good defense. Later Artest developed a precise three-pointer and became a veritable “old 3D” player. When the Western Conference hit the Suns, Artest repeatedly rode the Savior solo and performed impressively. He dedicated all his energy to the Lakers’ championship that year. He was also Kobe’s most powerful lieutenant besides the “old fish”.
6. James Posey
As an outside shooting player, James Posey’s regular season’s true shooting percentage was 54.2%, and the 03-04 season’s regular season’s true shooting percentage was 61.4%; the playoffs’ true shooting percentage was 60.3%, 07- The true shooting percentage in the 2008 playoffs is as high as 63.7%, and the career three-pointer shooting percentage is as high as 35%. James Posey, portrayed by various advanced data, is a “big scene” player and “Mr. Critical Moment” whose offensive success rate and stability in the playoffs are much higher than that of the regular season, and the more stable the critical moments. ! Front defense and early double-teaming are the defensive forms he often uses. He has super strong single defense and assisted defense capabilities, which can defend from the second to the fourth position, and from the outside to the inside. James Posey was a piece of “brown sugar” when he defended the opponent’s offensive frontman alone. His defensive toughness can make all opponents a headache. With two championship games and two championships, James Posey can not only perform well. Offensive mission, and his performance on the defensive end is even more amazing. His defensive performance is one of the most critical elements for the team to win the championship.
5. Bruce Bowen
Bowen has averaged 6.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in his career. Many superstars have a headache facing him. He will use various small moves to harass your offense and disrupt your rhythm. Kobe, Carter, etc. The players have suffered a lot in front of him. In the Spurs system, his defensive ability has been fully displayed. Not only that, Bowen has made 39.3% of his career three-pointers. Bowen’s 3-pointer and his The defense is equally dominant. In the playoffs, Bowen’s three-pointers were more accurate. In 135 career playoff games, his three-pointers shot as high as 42.2%. Bowen was selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team 8 times in his career, helping The Spurs have won three NBA championships, and Bowen’s defense is a nightmare for countless super scorers.
4. Shane Battier
Battier averaged 8.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1 steal in 13 seasons of his career. Among them, he made 38.4% of three-pointers and averaged 3.3 three-pointers per game. He can hit 1.3 of them. His career high three-point record in a single game is 9. Battier is a tough defender and has accurate three-pointers. Battier’s career high is 14.4 points in his rookie season. Although the score is not high, But because of his defense and three-point shooting ability, he is still an important rotation player for the team. The Rockets during Yao Mai’s period were one of the best defensive teams in the league. Battier’s role in it cannot be ignored. In the Rockets’ 22-game winning streak, Yao Mai was absent, and Battier The role players led have played an indispensable role. Battier is a player that many domestic players like very much. He can defend from the first position to the fourth position. Both Kobe and James have used Battier’s eye-closing method. Among the defensive players selected by the NBA It has occupied the top several times. During the Miami Heat’s two consecutive championships in 2012 and 2013, he never backed down his defense and gave the team the greatest help. When other teams’ defensive focus is on how to stop James and Wade, Battier can always give his opponent a fatal blow outside the three-point line.
3. Danny Green
Green was originally a 2nd round rookie, but under Popovich he actually played the level of a top 3D player. Green was once the Spurs’ most important shooter and once set a record for the number of three-pointers made in the championship game. On the defensive end, Green is also an excellent perimeter defensive player, almost alone carrying the defensive burden on the Spurs guard line. In the playoffs against the Heat, Green, who had an extremely accurate open three-pointer, was like an assassin. As a role player of the team at the time, he attracted opponents’ defense and attention with his three-point ability, which helped GDP’s performance in the interior. Opened up the space. On the defensive side, he shared Leonard’s defensive pressure very well, and had excellent performances in defense of top players such as Paul and Curry. It is true that Green cannot be called a top defender in terms of physical fitness and condition prediction, but in Popovich’s basketball system, Green’s contribution to the team cannot be ignored. He was then traded to the Tyrannosaurus. Under the leadership of Leonard, he also had a brilliant performance in last year’s championship game. He helped the Tyrannosaurus win the first championship in team history and then joined the Lakers. Green’s performance in the championship game was sluggish, but he is still one of the top 3D players in the league. He is also the only player besides James who won championships on three different teams.
2. Robert Horry
Horry’s career averages are 7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1 steal. Throughout his career, Horry’s performance has always been stable. He is a skilled shooter outside the three-point line and also A reliable defender. Horry’s three-point shooting rate may not be very high, only 34.1% in his career, but at a critical moment, especially in the playoffs, Horry is never soft. With a height of 2.06 meters, he can play both power forward and small forward positions on the offensive end, and defend against the opposing defender on the defensive end. Horry is an indispensable winning puzzle for every championship team, 7 times in his career. Won the NBA championship.
1. Klay Thompson
Why is Thompson ranked in it? Because he is so good. He can be described as the most representative figure of active 3D players, the best among the best, and he does not occupy the ball, and scored 60 points in the classic 29 minutes. In this game with only 11 dribbles and the Warriors against Nick, Thompson scored 43 points and only 4 effective dribble shots were made. The remaining shots were all cuts or jumpers without dribble. In the 2017 season, Clay made a total of 229 three-pointers, of which 218 were assisted by his teammates. This means that he only made 11 of his own opportunities to score. The assisted power was 95.2%, second only to Ko in the league. Wall’s 97.6%. So far, Thompson has scored 1,798 three-pointers, and the three-pointer percentage is as high as 41.9%. Thompson is also an arrow figure for the Warriors’ perimeter defense. Klay, who is 2.01 meters tall, has a wingspan of 2.06 meters and a weight of nearly 100 kilograms. These natural advantages help Klay become a defender who can defend from No. 1 to No. 4. Clay’s physical talent is also dominant when facing opponents’ backcourt players. For example, in the second round of the 2016 playoffs, in the contest between the Warriors and Pioneer, Clay sacrificed his offense and devoted all his energy to Defensively, he played against Lillard and CJ McCollum in turn. In the second game of the series, the pioneers faced Clay’s defensive shots 11 times and only hit 3 goals. His tall body followed CJ or Lillard, forcing They can’t find comfortable shooting opportunities. Rock-solid defense + efficient scoring ability + precision-guided three-point shooting, coupled with first-class passing and running, open cuts without the ball and super high assist rate, these advantages work together to achieve today’s defeat Ly-Thompson, although Thompson was reimbursed again for the season due to injuries, he believes that Thompson will return.
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