How to Guard Myron Gardner
Myron does most of his damage from three-point (52% of his attempts) and is a genuine outside threat. The plan below is built from where he actually shoots this season.
Where Myron scores
Share of his 2025-26 field-goal attempts by zone, with how efficiently he finishes each. This is the map the game plan is built on.
The scouting report: how to defend Myron
Wall off the paint early
Myron takes 34.1% of his shots at the rim and finishes 61.9% there. Build the wall before he turns the corner and force the ball back out rather than meeting him at the cup.
Chase over screens
Myron is a real volume threat from deep (40.6% on 64 attempts, 52% of his shots). Go over ball screens, top-lock him off the ball, and never help off him on the perimeter.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you guard Myron Gardner?
Wall off the paint early: Myron takes 34.1% of his shots at the rim and finishes 61.9% there. Build the wall before he turns the corner and force the ball back out rather than meeting him at the cup. Chase over screens: Myron is a real volume threat from deep (40.6% on 64 attempts, 52% of his shots). Go over ball screens, top-lock him off the ball, and never help off him on the perimeter.
What is Myron Gardner's biggest weakness on offense?
Relative to the rest of his shot diet, Myron is least efficient on his mid-range attempts (0% on 2 shots this season). Steering him toward that shot, rather than the ones he makes at a high rate, is the statistical edge.
Is Myron Gardner a good three-point shooter?
Myron has taken 64 three-pointers this season and made 26 of them (40.6%). That share of his offense (52% of his attempts) is what decides whether you chase him over screens or sag under them.
How many points per game does Myron Gardner average?
Myron is averaging 3.6 points per game this season, along with 1 assists and 2.7 rebounds. Scoring volume is why he draws the defensive game plan on this page.
How to guard other players
Shot-profile and box-score figures reflect Myron Gardner's 2025-26 season. Defensive recommendations are generated from that shot distribution and are teaching guidance, not a guarantee of outcome.