Grantland: Ryan Anderson Threat Level

10. Ryan Anderson Threat Level

I could do an entire post on the creative ways Monty Williams gets Ryan Anderson open looks in the half-court, but this is more fun. Anderson is now the league's premier long-range bomber, tossing up a ridiculous eight 3s per game and making a just-as-ridiculous 43.5 percent of them. Teams are absolutely terrified of leaving him open; Ray Allen may be the only player who inspires the same level of fear even before the ball has reached his hands.

The best is in semi-transition, when defenses are scrambling to find the right matchups and Anderson is sprinting to an open spot somewhere behind the 3-point arc. There is a wonderful slice of time when the defense — coaches, players, trainers, fans behind the bench, people watching on TV — all realize where the ball is about to be passed, and that it is too late to do anything about it. It is the NBA's new silent scream.

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/...rt-odd-couples

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Originally Posted by Saints Fan in A

10. Ryan Anderson Threat Level

I could do an entire post on the creative ways Monty Williams gets Ryan Anderson open looks in the half-court, but this is more fun. Anderson is now the league's premier long-range bomber, tossing up a ridiculous eight 3s per game and making a just-as-ridiculous 43.5 percent of them. Teams are absolutely terrified of leaving him open; Ray Allen may be the only player who inspires the same level of fear even before the ball has reached his hands.

The best is in semi-transition, when defenses are scrambling to find the right matchups and Anderson is sprinting to an open spot somewhere behind the 3-point arc. There is a wonderful slice of time when the defense — coaches, players, trainers, fans behind the bench, people watching on TV — all realize where the ball is about to be passed, and that it is too late to do anything about it. It is the NBA's new silent scream.

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/...rt-odd-couples

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Yeah that pretty much sums it up. I honestly laugh at teams when it happens....i say in my head "every time.....it doesn't matter what you do....he's going to find a way to that 3pt line and hurt your soul...."

All that AND Anderson's gritty play around the net.

Ayon for Anderson may go down in the all-time "trade" HoF...

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Originally Posted by Davisistheman

All that AND Anderson's gritty play around the net.

Ayon for Anderson may go down in the all-time "trade" HoF...

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It was a sign and trade. More of a savvy signing than a trade imo.

He works hard for his shots off the dribble or just pops in someone's face. I hardly ever see plays run for him to get an open look like a bunch of screens.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiMHTK15Pik

Oh I hate myself.

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Originally Posted by Mr. West

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiMHTK15Pik

Oh I hate myself.

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Don't. I didn't even have to click on the video to say IT'S OVER 9000!!!