Maccabi Tel Aviv's Three-Point Woes Highlighted by Pini Gershon

Maccabi Tel Aviv has started its EuroLeague season with three consecutive losses, struggling significantly with their three-point shooting. Former coach Pini Gershon, speaking on the podcast "Al HaBuzzer" with Ofer Geva Gross, identified the team's abysmal 22% three-point accuracy as a critical issue.

Gershon stated that for Maccabi to have a chance to win games, they must improve their three-point percentage to at least 34-35%. He emphasized that without this improvement, the team should not even bother showing up for games, as winning is impossible with such low accuracy.

The former coach also pointed out that the problem extends beyond missed shots, affecting the team's ability to capitalize on opportunities and leaving them vulnerable to opponents. He noted that even when opponents shoot poorly from three, they still manage to secure rebounds, a situation Maccabi is not effectively countering.

In contrast, Panathinaikos shot 38.5% from three-point range in their recent game against Maccabi, making 15 out of 39 attempts. Gershon believes Maccabi needs to establish a consistent offensive threat from beyond the arc to be competitive in the EuroLeague.

Gershon expressed concern over Maccabi's poor start to the season, suggesting the team should be worried, though perhaps not yet in a state of panic. He concluded that improving three-point shooting is essential for Maccabi's success, not just as an offensive bonus but as a fundamental requirement for winning games in the league.