As a rookie first round pick for the Phoenix Suns, Ty Jerome has shot just 17-for-66 (25.7%) from 3 point range in 4 October preseason games, 28 regular season games and the 3 scrimmages in Orlando combined. Not ideal for someone whose calling card as a prospect largely hinged on his smooth jumper.
There is not a doubt in my mind that he is a much (and I want to emphasize the much) better shooter than he’s shown thus far in his young NBA career. In his 3 year career at Virginia, Jerome shot over 39 percent on 424 total attempts (4.