Irving’s analysis of the 50’s and the two numbers that show his talent

It was the 5th 50th of Irving’s career in the NBA – only 21 other players in NBA history have achieved that – with the Nets star becoming the first player to score at least two 50s, which he ended up with 75% in shots but also shot in threesome! Most importantly, it was a recital few players in the modern NBA can match. And the numbers show that.

Two unimaginable numbers

According to InStat Scout, Irving’s 19 shots came in specific situations and produced the following result:

catch and shoot: 8/9 three points – 24 points

isolation (One on one): 3/3 two points – 6 points

Hand off (all hand in hand): 1/1 three points – 3 points

cuts (cuts to the basket): 1/1 two points – 2 points

crossing (Surprise): 1/1 two points, 0/1 three points – 2 points

fade out (coming out of the screen): 1/1 two points – 2 points

Pick and Roll where he attempted a shot: 0/2 two points – 0 points

Here is Irving’s magic shot chart:

The first number to catch is this: Irving had 8/9 threes in catch-and-shoot situations, where he shot just after a pass without dribbling. Even more impressive though, he had marked (contested) threes at 6/6!

At the same time, there’s another number that’s equally impressive: Irving had a total of 13/16 (7/9 threes, 6/7 twos) “marked” (contested) shots that he attempted, but also 6/9 shots that he did after dribbling, up to another great number.

Irving gave one show but mostly threw what he had on the floor and scored in every way. Most importantly, he reminded everyone of what makes him so special: Despite being one of the best ball handlers in NBA history and one of the most gifted scorers in one-on-one situations, his ability to be just as efficient even when playing off the ball sets him apart.

Because of this, many believed if the Nets managed to get the duo of Durand, Harden and Irving on the ground at the same time, they could go to the end of the road: Irving’s ability to play off the ball and Harden leave Durand to one to play one. We’ll likely never know if that would happen because of Harden’s trade with the Sixers. However, the theory behind the coexistence of the three stars was based on this gift from Irving.

Waiting for Simmons and the… Mayor of New York

Irving’s decision to remain unvaccinated and New York law preventing him from playing in the Nets’ home games deprived Brooklyn of one of its best players and possibly Χάρ James Harden. At the same time, however, Brooklyn is now awaiting the addition of Ben Simmons to the team, a player who has the data to fit alongside Durand and Irving.

The Australian Guard is a player who loves to run in the open field, pass extremely well while also playing defense for… two players. His abstinence from the word – and his fragile psychology – make sense. But he’s still a player who can pick the nets off the ground.

Irving put himself and the Nets in a difficult position all season. But he remains one of the most gifted scorers in NBA history, and his show against the Hornets is a good reminder of that. If at some point New York law changes and gives him the right to step on the floor, even this flawed version of the Nets can become extremely menacing for everyone. Even though it’s full of “IF” to follow her about Irving and Simmons.