The Chicago Bulls have had a tough season this year, starting 5-14 and then pushing their way up the standings but capping out at the Play-In Tournament. They are now all but locked into a 9-10 matchup against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the Play-In. Part of the weirdness has come from injuries, but some has come from on-court struggles.
The Bulls haven’t been able to churn out consistent offense this year, and one of the guys who has struggled the most has been big man Nikola Vucevic. The center’s three-point stroke has taken a huge hit this season.
Head coach Billy Donovan recently shared his thoughts on Vucevic’s shooting slump this season. (H/t Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune)
“He’s a much, much better shooter than what he showed this year,” coach Donovan said. “I really believe that. I think he’s had some good looks and for whatever reason, he hasn’t shot like he’s capable.”
After shooting 34.9% from distance last year, Vucevic’s three-point efficiency is down to 28.6% – the lowest number of his career since he started taking threes consistently.
