Are poor shooters liability in the 3-point era? How can superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Zion Williamson space the floor in today's NBA without a good 3-point shot? This detailed film breakdown analyzes how the league has evolved to attack modern defenses by spotting up behind the line and cutting, or attacking closeouts in a timely, regimented fashion with "45 cuts," "stampedes" and more.

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