Milwaukee Bucks 2016-17 Season Review: Malcolm Brogdon

Apr 15, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) looks to pass the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the first half in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Worst of Brogdon

There were very few glaring flaws in Brogdon’s rookie season, but there are a few things to note on the negative side of the ledger. First of all, the place he can show the most offensive improvement comes from inside the three-point arc. His 40.4 percent from three ranked fifth on the team, but 48.0 percent from inside the arc was 11th on the Bucks.

Although the Bucks would often work through Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ability to drive and kick, having a point guard who is over 50 percent from inside the three-point line can have a large impact on drawing the defense in to create more outside shots.

Yet, when venturing into the mid-range territory that is becoming such a lost art in the NBA, Brogdon struggled. The President was a respectable 54.0 percent from inside five feet, but between 5-15 feet, he was just 27-84 (32.1 percent).

These 84 attempts made up just 13.2 percent of the total shots he took this past year, but an increase in mid-range efficiency could greatly help him. In college, Brogdon thrived as a pull-up three-point and mid-range shooter as an all-around scorer. In the NBA, however, his comparatively slow release and weak lift on his shot makes it harder to get his shot off in traffic.

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