"So why would this help Curry more than the average player? Well, in a world where many NBA athletes are terrified of lobbing up a low percentage Hail Mary' that could ding their shooting efficiency, the Warriors' superstar has separated himself from the pack. He has long been one of the few superstars willing to let it fly at the buzzer. According to the Associated Press, Curry led the NBA in made heaves with four of them."
"According to the NBA's official stat-tracking website, Curry made 5 of 14 shots from at least 35 feet, but just 1 of 7 when limited to just beyond 40 feet. It is one of the few places on the court that Curry, who is the NBA's all-time leader in 3-point makes, shoots poorly from. Over the past five seasons, Curry has made just 2 of 40 shots from at least 40 feet, most of those being desperation heaves at the end of quarters."
The NBA will not count shots taken in the final three seconds of each of the first three quarters as team shot attempts if taken from at least 36 feet; makes will still be credited to the shooter. Many players avoid low-percentage heaves to protect efficiency, but Stephen Curry frequently attempts end-of-quarter heaves and led the league with four made heaves. Official tracking shows Curry made 5 of 14 shots from at least 35 feet, but just 1 of 7 beyond 40 feet, and 2 of 40 from at least 40 feet over five seasons. The rule would raise his 3-point FG% to 41.02% (1,563 of 3,810). He will face the Lakers on Oct. 21.
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