#4 Where is the shooting?
Ex-Lakers coach Byron Scott had the following unique perspective on three pointers:
He is now out of his job. In the 2016 NBA Finals, the two teams had led the league in three-pointers made. All of the recent championship teams have benefited heavily from threes made. There is no question that floor spacing by relying on the long ball is the way to go these days. A team with prolific three-point shooters can go on a 15-0 run in minutes and change the complexion of any game.
Last year the Bulls ranked 21st in the entire league in 3 pointers made, but their percentage was third best in the league with 37.1% accuracy. One wonders how well they can shoot from downtown with Dwyane Wade making just 7 threes last season and Rondo averaging a 28.9% mark from beyond the arc for his career.
Butler himself shot just 31% from downtown last season. While they do possess spot up shooters on the bench, it is unclear how they will be utilised in the rotation with so many minutes dedicated to three non-shooters.
