Anonymous
Years ago

Why isn't Maher in the 3 point comp?

Why isn't Brett Maher, one of Australias greatest ever shooters in the 3 point comp?

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Kobe-for-MVP
Years ago

Bcos Ng is youth and 3 point shooting is what Ng is nown for??

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Anonymous
Years ago

And Maher isn't?

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123abc
Years ago

*youth*

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billo
Years ago

I think Ng's stroke is better suited to a 3 point comp, Maher has a big jump on his three and releases the ball from high above his head, it's not conducive to getting off 25 shots in 60 seconds as each shot takes so much energy, Ng's stroke is more dynamic and is perfect for for taking balls off a rack and jacking them up.

Ng's got a great chance of winning it all I reckon.

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XztatiK
Years ago

Good call billo

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rotate on this
Years ago

Yes smack on billo .
Apparently Ng does ok in shootouts with Brett also wonder if they have a battle score ?

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DJ
Years ago

Each team nominated a player.

So how did Sixers training go down to decide this one or did Maher step aside for the younger Ng.

Would be nice to think they had a shoot out at training to see who gets to represent.

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Bizzy
Years ago

I do believe that Ng was nominated by the Sixers front office.

Maher wasn't because they felt it was a bit of an ask to get him to give up some much needed time off for a quick trip over. Doesn't seem worth the risk + Ninja is our best 3 point shooter.

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Rat10
Years ago

"Maher wasn't because they felt it was a bit of an ask to get him to give up some much needed time off for a quick trip over. Doesn't seem worth the risk + Ninja is our best 3 point shooter."

Surely Maher would be playing in the All-star game anyway so he'd already be there.

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Ben
Years ago

"Ninja is our best 3 point shooter"

If I had to pick either Ng or Maher to hit a three to save me from being dropped into a giant vat of acid, I know who I'd pick and it wouldn't be Ng.

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Isaac
Years ago

I know that you're responding to a specific quote, but the three point competition isn't about hitting one pressure shot. It's about hitting a number of shots within a specific time frame which might have also impacted the decision on who to put forward for the comp.

Your vat of acid idea sounds intriguing - could make for great half-time entertainment if you'd like to volunteer. ;)

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Isiah Thomas
Years ago

Remember when the Sixers went over to Europe to play in that McDonalds Champions Touranment (1999, early 2000 maybe), included the Spurs and host of other countries and their championship teams from their respective leagues.

They had a 3 point shoot out, Maher entered that, he made the final only to lose to Jaren Jackson of the Spurs, I also remember he eliminated another Spur during the previous round, Antonio Daniels I beleive (would of been interesting if Steve Kerr was there).

So just basing it on that, and the fact Brett can adapt to alot of different situations and succeed, I'm sure he could do just aswell if not better then Darren. This ain't a shot at Ng, he's a terrific shooter and has a real shot at it.

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Ben
Years ago

Isaac - let me think about it. I'm not sure that executing spectators is really in line with the image the NBL is probably shooting for though. :)

re. the 3-point comp specifically, I say send Ng for sure - he's a decent pick, and give Maher the weekend off as others have alluded to. I just couldn't let Bizzy's call go unchallenged!

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Hoops

Why isn't Maher in the 3 point comp?

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