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Jamal Murray Needs to Alter His Shot Profile

Jamal Murray has developed nicely from last year to this year. His pocket passing in the pick and roll has improved specifically, along with the rest of his passing. His defense has stepped up, being effective in Coach Malone’s defensive rotations, picking lanes, as well as being disruptive in on ball defense.

Yet, Jamal Murray has not improved in his primary ability: Scoring

Why is this?

One of the important skills that Jamal Murray has is his ability to hit really difficult shots. He takes on the challenge of scoring in isolation, beating defenders and shooting difficult, contested mid-range shots.