Are Cleveland Cavaliers becoming too enamored with basketball's most inefficient shot?

Source: www.cleveland.com - Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Through three games, the Cavaliers have seemingly abandoned that old philosophy, becoming more enamored with the league's most inefficient shot -- the mid-range jumper. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It wasn't that long ago when the Cleveland Cavaliers lived by the "layups and 3s" mantra. That approach -- a system centered on the game's most wondrous superstar LeBron James, combined with All-Star talent, skillful perimeter shooters and deadly isolations -- led to the Cavaliers crafting an offense that ranked top 5 in rating four straight years. The Cavs also finished alongside the NBA's elite in effective field goal percentage. The offensive rating statistic measures points per 100 possessions. Effective field goal percentage adjusts for the fact that 3-point field goals are worth 50 percent more than 2-point field goals. That's the added parameter that means so much more in this pace-and-space era. The Cavaliers have seemingly abandoned that old philosophy, becoming more enamored with the league's most inefficient shot -- the mid-range jumper. According to NBA stats, the Cavs average the second-most shots from midrange in the NBA, taking a whopping 22.3 per night. They also rank second in the "long mid-range" area -- attempts around 14 feet and out while also staying inside the 3-point line. In terms of shot frequency, the Cavs are hoisting mid-range jumpers 37.9 percent of the time. NBA.com   For perspective, last year's Cavs had a freque

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