Brooklyn Nets injured forward Kevin Durant showed support for Chicago Bulls talent Zach LaVine's decision to still shoot long two-point shots, despite the recent wave of advanced analytics that have drawn NBA teams to favor shots at the rim and 3-point attempts over long-range jumpers inside the arc.

The Chicago Bulls star told The Chicago Sun Times that he still plans to shoot his shots from all over the floor, even if it does go against the trend some teams like the Houston Rockets have adapted over the years.

The Bulls analytic department suggested LaVine adapt a Harden-esque approach of threes and layups, and while he took their advice in mind, he pushed back with his own mentality:

“I grew up being a Michael Jordan, Kobe fan… I think the mid-range is a lost art now because everyone is moving towards the threes and the analytics,” he said. “I understand that because of how it looks and how it sounds, like it makes sense, but sometimes there's nothing better than putting the ball in your best playmaker's hands and letting him get the shot he needs rather than the one you want.”

Durant has been a longtime proponent of still shooting the mid-range, being one of the most lethal at his craft. While neither he nor LaVine struggle shooting threes, being able to pull-up from distance without the need of jacking up threes is important to keep defenders honest and make it a well-rounded arsenal.

LaVine has evolved as an all-around playmaker, and while he's a work in progress, his shot selection seems to have improved, even after being willing to take the long twos every now and again.