As one of the worst shooting teams in the NBA last season, the Charlotte Bobcats skidded to a 21-61 record.
Charlotte ranked near the bottom of the league in points scored (26th—93.4 ppg), field goal percentage (30th—42.5 percent) and three-point percentage (27th—33.5 percent), according to ESPN.com.
Shooting coach Mark Price’s task will be to fix small forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist’s flawed jumper and to help point guard Kemba Walker develop his pick-and-roll offense.
Priority No. 1- Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Drafted No. 2 overall in the 2012 NBA Draft, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist entered the league with a noticeable hitch in his shot. (If you haven’t seen his jumper, you should absolutely take the time to read over Zach Harper’s breakdown at CBS Sports.)
Kidd-Gilchrist’s first season was as advertised. He was a do-it-all player, rebounding, dishing the ball and blocking attempts at the rim. MKG just couldn’t connect on a jumper.
As a rookie, Kidd-Gilchrist shot just 27.2 percent on jump shots, including just 8.7 percent ...
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Article written by Raj Prashad
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