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Atlanta Hawks: How Will Pero Antic’s 2nd Season Look?

By Adam McGee

Jan 10, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Pero Antic (6) reacts to a foul call against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Pero Antic (6) reacts to a foul call against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 8, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Pero Antic (6) reacts after shooting a three in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 97-87. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Pero Antic (6) reacts after shooting a three in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 97-87. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports /

Three-Point Shooting

Pero Antic was brought to the U.S in large part due to his reputation as a powerful center who could also shoot. Antic’s shooting game has never really been about efficiency though, more about the variety that he provides a team. Even during his time playing EuroLeague, Antic’s 3-point numbers weren’t spectacular, averaging 25 and 26.1 percent respectively in the two years Olympiacos was crowned champions.

His effectiveness is a result of the discomfort he causes the opposing center, his ability to draw shot blockers away from the rim, and generally the different look he offers on offense. One of Antic’s greatest weapons upon his arrival was a really nice pump-fake, but he grew to overuse it.

If he wants to continue to offer a true threat from deep, he should use it more sparingly, and try to up his percentages, even just a couple of points from his average of 32.7 percent last season.

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