Gotta say that I absolutely hated this guy. I thought he was a waste of a roster spot. I was sooooooooo wrong.
More than his percentage is his range. Used correctly, Babbitt could really disrupt defenses because most defenses aren't designed to play a guy at 30 feet away from the basket
That is Durant scary range. Teams would have to really play off the defensive game plan when Babbitt is in the game.
You shouldn't always trust your thoughts, especially your feelings. Not personal to you, but humans in general.
And add in 2/3 aginst Utah and he's 14 / 20 (.700) in his last six games and up to .535 3FG% for the season. It really is kind of surprising that Nate never thought to use him in the James Jones/Nic Batum do nothing but stand in the corner and launch 3s role. Babbitt's amazing long range shooting seems to make him ideal for that role - especially given how poorly our guards have shot from 3-point range this season. BNM
My only concern with that would be his pre-shot stance; doesn't he have his right foot a couple feet behind his left before he "elevates"? I would think that might lead to a penchant for stepping on the sidelines. I prefer him 5 feet behind the corner arc.
In general, no. But, given that his one, and only, offensive set requires a forward who does nothing but stand in the corner and wait for the kick out, he would have realized Babbitt is perfect for that role. BNM
I just saw this video on realgm and thought I should post it in this thread. [video=youtube;tawdmsHSYBY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tawdmsHSYBY&feature=player_embedded[/video] Luke needs to add this dance to his repertoire. Dougie goin out of style now, but C walk is gonna stay fresh forever.
I'm so loving the emergence of Babbitt as an elite shooter in this league. They should put him in the 3 point contest next year. He could win it. He shoots so effortlessly.
I'm gonna say that I was seriously "DEAD WRONG" about Babbitt. How many people hate on Felton now, was how I hated on him then. The kid actually rebounds, defends and is a willing passer. His range is insanely "Durant or Kobe" good (I am only comparing range, not quality so don't jump on me assholes). Got to love me some Babbitt! Not bad. Not bad at all!
I'm really happy to see Babbitt getting the PT to ward off the nervous bug and showcase his talent. His shot has always been pure - dating back to when I watched him play at Galena in Reno, and my Univ. of Nevada. We knew he was special when he would shoot out of bounds sideline shots like FTs. He's a shy kid, and I know this attention is a little overwhelming for him - but he'll manage just fine. His shy demeanor will grow on you - nothing flashy. I'm also really happy to see all the Babbitt signs in the Rose Garden.
McMillan ruined other players, too. Imagine if he'd had Babbitt another 2 years, long enough to make Babbitt think that because he's not a star on defense, he should lose confidence in his shot. McMillan's priorities were upside-down, yet his system required several great shooters.
