This kind of gets back to the whole argument about contested shots versus open shots but with Buddinger, he was one of Arizona's key offensive guys. Defenses paid a lot more attention to him than they will in the NBA and he didn't get the same kind of shots that he will in the NBA. It's not uncommon to see guys that are good shooters to have their percentage go up a little in the NBA because the defense won't be keying on him and he'll get more open looks. Buddinger has played within the offense so far and has taken good shots. In three games, he's 19-30 from the field and 3-6 on three point shots.
Jordan Hill looks like he'll do really well. He absolutely killed Thabeet. Thabeet had no answers for Hill in the post. He got great position and has a real nice turnaround/fallaway. The thing I liked was that he made quick decisions. He didn't shoot so well overall but he got good shots and looked comfortable and he's got some athleticsm. He'll be fine.
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