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Shooting Guard

The shooting guard (2) is the team’s primary perimeter scorer. Usually the best 3-point shooter, they are expected to punish sagging defenses and create their own shot in isolation.

Key statistics

  • 1Points per game (PPG)
  • 23-Point % (3P%)
  • 3Field Goal % (FG%)
  • 43-Point Attempts (3PA)
  • 5True Shooting % (TS%)

Amateur vs pro benchmarks

StatAmateurPro
Points (PPG)12-1615-22
3P%32%+36%+
FG%42%+45%+
TS%52%+56%+
FT%75%+82%+

Tips to improve as a shooting guard

Prioritize TS% over raw PPG: a 35% scorer on 20 shots is worse than a 50% scorer on 12.

Log your favorite shot spots — track % by zone.

Work catch-and-shoot: most of your looks come from PG dishes.

Add short drives: defenses that know you only shoot will neutralize you.

Iconic players

Michael JordanKobe BryantRay AllenKlay Thompson

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