Tony Snell: In-Between Game
Snell has eased any concerns that last year’s impressive shooting performance was a fluke, shooting 41.1 percent from deep this season. The Bucks’ role player is extremely efficient because he shoots almost exclusively three-pointers and open looks at the rim. In general, the midrange is the least efficient area of the court.
But Snell would benefit from improving his in-between game, finding spots inside the arc but outside the restricted area. Adding that extra dimension will help keep defenders from overplaying his three-point shot. He will gain an efficient option when forced to put the ball on the floor.
Developing his pull-up and floater skills may require more offseason work. This area for improvement is a theoretical one. It is possible Snell just doesn’t have the talent.
However, as evidenced by his beautiful high-arcing jumper, he has the touch to add a floater to his arsenal if he works at it. Snell is not exceptionally explosive, but he has a quick enough first step, a sufficient handle, and a high release, that it is within reach for the 26-year-old to slowly integrate a floater into his game this season.
Snell is a one-dimensional player that fits the one dimension the Bucks need, three-point shooting. He should stick to his strengths, but it would serve him and the Bucks well if he developed competency in an additional area.