So far in the 23-24 season, James has averaged 25.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game. The basic data should be noted as follows:
First, 52.1% of the shots came from the inside, a significant increase from 45.9% in the previous quarter;
Second, three-point shots accounted for 33.3%, which was also a significant increase from 30.9% last season;
Third, he averaged 10.7 breakaways per game and shot 61.2 percent from the field.
In terms of the first two points alone, James at this stage is very much like Harden - a "magic ball" style of play. From the perspective of three points, in addition to the three-point point, whether it is an inside shot or a tackle, it requires a lot of space to ensure efficiency.
Of course, that's why Buddy Hield is often associated with the Lakers. However, it is basically impossible for the Lakers to get this sharpshooter.
Reason: congruence.
Hield and the Pacers still have a one-year, $19 million contract.
Out of Russell, the Pacers don't need Haliburton at all, and out of Hachimura or Reaves, it's clearly not worth it. On top of that, the Lakers' other players have smaller contracts. Meaning, there are at least 2 players to be produced. Potentially, it's even less worth it to take Reddish, Prince and others.
Meanwhile, since Vanderbilt and Hachimura were injured and became starters, Prince's performance has been eye-catching.
As shown in the chart above, the three-point percentage is as high as 71.4%, and the three-point percentage is as high as 50.9%, and the average is 2.8 shots per game. It is worth mentioning that whether it is the shooting percentage or the number of hits, it is the first existence of the Lakers team in the same period.
Based on this, I think it is possible to classify Prince as a marksman.
Reason 1: Data. As mentioned earlier, a three-point percentage of the game is at least 50 per cent, not in one game, but in at least 10 games.
Reason 2: Features. With an average of 2.3 of his 5.5 three-pointers per game, combined with a 50.9 percent three-point rate, it's clear that Prince has the three-point shooting ability of Curry and Lillard.
Stats and characteristics (holding shots) are two important points to measure a marksman, and Prince already has them.
One more thing to say here, the Lakers were able to get Prince thanks to the help of the Timberwolves. To be precise, if it weren't for the Timberwolves and Princes buyout in the offseason, the Lakers would definitely not have gotten Prince as a sharpshooter.
Of course, getting Prince is going to congratulate James on getting his wish.
Illustrative point: Offensive efficiency.
James, who was still with the Heat in the 12-13 and 13-14 seasons, shot a career-high and second-highest true shooting percentage of 64.9% and 64.0%, respectively.
The reason why the offensive efficiency is so high is very important and has a lot to do with the sharpshooters such as Ray Allen and Battier. To be precise, shooters can contain defenders well when they are near the three-point line, thus opening up space for James' offense.
In fact, James shot 2.1 percentage points per 100 possessions when he was on the floor with Prince. Obviously, this also achieved the effect of the Ray Allens.