During Marcus Smart's rookie season, many were surprised by the rapid improvements in his game, especially in the efficiency of his perimeter shot. After all, in two seasons at Oklahoma State, he posted a career 29.5 FG% from three point range. At first glance, a 33.5 3FG% doesn't jump off the page, but when you consider his poor mechanics in conjunction with the fact that the NBA three-point shot is a longer shot than in college, that is sizable improvement.
I don't know if you know Darren [Erman, assistant coach], but Darren's like the most annoying person ever, and he'll hunt you down to do whatever he thinks you should do," Turner said.