Throwing never was and never will be superior to anything even with jumping back.
We're talking about throwing...
I think throwing is still massively OP if you use it right.
1. Throwing is the only ranged class that can feint
2. Throws can be held like xbows
3. Throws "reload" faster than the fastest bow
4. Throws cannot be blocked
5. Throwing weapons, depending on the weapon, can be used as melee weapons in a pinch.
6. Throwing weapons do stupid massive damage
Throwing is simply amazing. And it goes well w/ most hybrid builds.