It’s well known that the Houston Rockets rely on advanced analytics, which is predicated on taking the most efficient shots. This has meant taking the mid-range shot out of the offensive gameplan entirely, and shooting an exorbitant amount of 3-pointers, particularly corner threes.
The corner three is 22 feet in distance, which is the shortest 3-point shot on the floor, as the others are 23 feet and nine inches. The Rockets signed P.J. Tucker prior to the 2017-18 season, and it makes perfect sense why they coveted him: he’s the best corner 3-point shooter in the league.