Rockets: 3 important goals for Gerald Green to focus on for next season

By Hasan Hindi

Sep 8, 2018

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 28: Gerald Green #14 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the national anthem prior to game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 28, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – MAY 28: Gerald Green #14 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors during Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 28, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

1) To Shoot at Least 40% From Behind the Arc

Let me start off by saying Green is an above average 3-point shooter. Last year, he finished the 2017-2018 season shooting behind the arc at 37%. With a focus on improving in this area even more, Green will surely look to extend his tenure with the Rockets after his 1 year deal is up. From the left corner 3 pt line, Green shot 47.4% on 38 attempts!

Interestingly enough, he almost had the same number of attempts from the right corner and only shot 29.3%. By focusing on the left corner 3, Green can bump his overall percentage to 40% in the upcoming season, making him a serious threat for opponents.

In the offense that the Rockets play, he will have plenty of opportunities to do just that. Green can help the team improve their bench scoring in a big way if he shoots 40% from deep.

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