Let's talk about the term "pure scorer" for a second
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It refers to a player's skillset more than anything. A player like a Melo, Kobe, or Durant can score posting up, running off picks, isolations, on the elbow, baseline, backdoor cuts or wherever else. IMO it refers to a player that no matter the system would be just as effective of a scorer. While a player like a Lebron, Wade, or someone else may score more and/or more efficiently but do not score in as many different ways.
HacksawJimThuggin
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But if Bron is more efficient than all of them and scores around the same number of points per game despite the holes in his game, what good is being a "pure scorer"? Hence me asking if the term is overrated.
The insecure Kobe stans will catch feelings because I said Bron's name, so we'll use a different example.
Monta Ellis is a guy that gets that "pure scorer" label, as well. Yet, thus far this season, Tony Parker is averaging more points at a much more efficient rate than him. Yet one guy gets that "pure scorer" label while I've never heard that used to describe Tony Parker. Is it because Tony Parker's game is more well rounded to where people don't have to just make up a term to compliment what he brings to the table?
Yeah pure scoring is overrated IMO. Points are points. As long as you're getting them efficiently and in abundance why does it really matter.
Melo is better scorer than Lebron but Lebron gets it and gets it more efficiently.
IMO what matters most is you can create for yourself and score efficiently. All that really matters.
The fukk Lebron need a mid range game for when he can body you from the 3 point line and bulldoze you to get to the rim all while averaging 28 ppg through the season and leading the league in scoring
richtree
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I think the term is worded incorrectly to be honest because if you have such a vast repertoire, then it should translate into easier scoring opportunities and allow you to do it efficiently.
This is why Kevin Durant is truly special. An efficient, skilled and versatile scorer. We are witnessing all time greatness on a nightly basis. The things this dude can do if he stays healthy is flat out disturbing.
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That's what I'm saying. If these "pure scorers" can score easily from anywhere on the floor and have the most advanced offensive skill set, how come their FG% is in the mid 40's? Melo can score from 3, his midrange game is nasty, he's strong as hell and can back you down, yet Tony Parker and broke jumper ass D. Wade have a higher shooting percentage? Why isn't that skill set translating into more easily acquired baskets, and in turn, boosting his FG%? I don't really get it, to be honest. shyt defies common logic.
My opinion on this is because D.Wade and Tony Parker are far less talented than Carmelo Anthony offensively they compenstate for this by focusing 100% on what they are good at and maximizing that to the fullest.
I feel Carmelo Anthony is so effortlessly gifted that it makes him complacent, lazy and unfocused when it comes to his scoring habits. There is no doubt in my mind if Carmelo cut back on stupid shots and 3 pointers that he could easily lead the league in scoring and shoot 50% from the field.
EDIT: You also have to consider the amount of defensive pressure and double teams guys like Carmelo and Kobe see in comparison to a Tony Parker.
richtree
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It comes down to bbIQ. Melo as talented as he is takes some horrific shots. Guys like D-Wade and Parker know their jumper isn't the greatest so they attack the basket where they wreak havoc. Hell even Lebron knows (mind you his jumper has improved) will attack the basket where he is most efficient.
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Durant is definitely a gifted offensive player. With his usage, this guy is shooting 90% FT, 50% from the field and 40% from 3. Sure he doesn't have a post game but he maximizes all the other spots on the floor.
If he got a post game to take advantage of nikkas smaller than him in a more efficient manner, it's over. Records are getting annihilated.
But even without a post game I still think records are getting annihilated
Kevin Durant the best impure scorer in the league today! maybe EVER
It's so impure, friends.
Gil Scott-Heroin
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The term is a way to 
for bums that dont win shyt or dont do anything else at a high level on the court
for bums that dont win shyt or dont do anything else at a high level on the court
