3 Reasons why Derrick Rose has higher PER than several top guards in the league

Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose

1) His improved 3-point shot

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Rose credits good health for his improved three-point shooting this season. That might be the case, but I disagree with him up to some extent. Rose has had healthy moments before, but he never shot such numbers from beyond the three-point line. He was never a three-point shooter.

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His three-point shooting has not seen better days even during his MVP days as he is having career-high three-point shooting percentage of 47.3%, better than some of the elite shooters in the league. This makes him a very important scorer for the Timberwolves.

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According to his teammate Taj Gibson, the reason for his improved three-point shot is that he finally understands the fundamentals of the three-point shot. And he’s taking care of his body on a daily basis.

If Rose continues to shoot like this, he can really help the Timberwolves make to the playoffs.

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Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee
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