SALT LAKE CITY – Just because Eric Bledsoe has his jumper going does not mean his 3-point shot is falling.
His shooting touch may be one and the same but the athleticism that Bledsoe uses for bounce on his pull-up jumpers and mid-range runners is not necessary on his 3-pointers.
Bledsoe is strong enough to hoist 3-pointers with a set shot off his toes. He often can get the shot himself, dribbling in transition or off of a screen, but he also often is set up for his soft-release 3s by backcourt mate Devin Booker’s swing or dribble kick-out passes.