Yes, those were two of the seasons that the NBA experimented with a shorter 3-point line, but he also shot 50.7 percent in 1989-90, the eighth-best percentage of all time. There Arent Enough Electricians. He used his left and right hands equally well. Being a threat to score at all times enhanced his passing wizardry, which fueled an entire decade of elite offense: From 2000-01 to 2009-10, Nash's Mavs and Suns finished first in offense six times, second three times and fourth once. Flick your wrist at the end. Bird was a lethal shooter from practically anywhere on the floor. He was so good that he once scored 47 points in a game using only his left-hand, declaring that the Portland Trail Blazers weren't worthy of his dominant side by saying "I'm saving my right hand for the Lakers." Once you find your form, it will work out alright. Pelicans-Trail Blazers, 10 p.m. Nets-Celtics, 7:30 p.m. Push the ball up and towards the basket. We are delighted that you'd like to resume your subscription. It doesnt hurt, either, that his approach confers the ability to hit from absurd ranges with minimal effort despite his lack of proficiency in the weight room, where he lacks the strength to bench press 115 pounds. What makes the NBA an Association and not a League? Campbells Soup Sales Were Declining. -- Colin Ward-Henninger. He made his first half-court shot at 6. Had Larry Bird played in an era as 3-point friendly as today, he might well have topped this entire list. My 2 friends were shooting with me earlier today and we're considering doing some intramurals in the spring, but they mentioned that my shot sucks. While the fundamental idea of putting an orange ball through a white net is universal, the methods players use to do so vary wildly. However, there are NBA players who are cross-dominant or mixed-handed. On the other hand, a certain type of ridicule would be justified in situations when players shooting in this way have no results and continue to apply this type of throw. I'm a huge skeptic alright, and I don't understand why everyone (or anyone) in the world is convinced that the best way to shoot is with one hand and an assisting hand. It is clear that at that age there is a certain disharmony in the use of your stronger and your weaker hand, but this must be corrected at an early age because then you will have big problems in the future when you become a mature and adult person. He has every shot in the bag. Plumlee is a good sport and laughed when he thought about the reactions to his switch in shooting hand on jumpers and free throws. Plumlee's free throw percentage is 58.9% this season, a nearly 20% increase and almost 3% better than his career average of 55.9%. This makes it essentially a two-handed shot which, as we learned, isnt the correct form. All shot charts are from NBA.com and from 2013-14. As long as he's improving and the shot feels good, Plumlee is going to keep shooting with his left hand no matter what others think. When I do my craft, I do it with both hands. We are witnesses that there are players who have very bad percentages, even though they throw the ball with one hand. One example is left-handed or right-handed players preferring to shoot with their non-dominant hand. That might be why he struggled with his jump shot early in his NBA career, but he's a much-improved shooter now. Players get used to a certain style of shooting and even though it does not bring them success, they continue to shoot that way. Nash's 90.4 percent mark from the line is tied with Mark Price for second all-time, just behind Curry, and the balance and technique he had on his pull-ups and floaters should be studied today. Curry. Start by shooting it within two feet of the basket and slowly increase the distance. He proceeded to win the event while wearing his warm-up jacket. They started extended out as if he was holding people back before he moved his elbows upward like a puppet on strings. Of course, given his resume, he likely would've made this list no matter which appendage he used to shoot. ", How two unlikely players are leaving NBA benches flabbergasted, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, V. Bryant settles crash photos suit for $28.85M, Sources: Lakers to reassess LeBron in 2 weeks, Irving: Need to scale back self-imposed pressure, Jokic sixth player in 100 career triple-double club, Driven Giannis 'OK' if people take him for granted, Durant to debut for Suns on Wed. vs. Hornets, Pels say injured Zion progressing, set for imaging, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Meet the man scouring Nigeria for the next generation of NBA and NFL talent, Waiver wire pickups: Look to Malik Monk, Kevon Looney. After winning the NBA's first two 3-point contests, he walked into the locker room before his third and asked his fellow contestants "who's coming in second?" Opponent defenses will build a defense around you and will allow you to shoot because that team is aware that you are harmless when it comes to shooting. Please logout and login again. On the other hand, we are all aware that only the name of a sport such as basketball says what the goal is in that sport. In many ways, Miller was ahead of his time, and if he had played in today's version of the league where such a heavy emphasis is placed on shooting, his numbers would have been gaudier than they already are. Not surprisingly, the shots origins are rooted in the Big Ballers insistence that his Wild Boy play up rather than have everything brought down to his level: LaVar had LaMelo shooting with a regulation basketball on a 10-foot rim at as young as 4 years old. Austin Rivers cannot believe what he is witnessing. He's 12. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. . And that's where I like to be.". What is amazing is the fact that when Noah throws the ball it flies almost horizontally. Can anyone somehow prove to me biomechanically that my form would cause me to be a worse player at any level? Whether it will look nice or not is the least important. This lets his shooting hand go right into the shooting motion without any extra movement that could throw off his accuracy. His patented one-legged fadeaway should be considered among one of the most unstoppable shots in NBA history, and is often imitated today by players like Durant and LeBron James. He must try to use his stronger hand in a better way, although there are certainly players who serve both hands equally well. When the coach notices that despite daily practice, the player still has not decided to use the dominant hand, then you should work on the player trying to achieve the best possible percentage of shots with this shot mechanic. Name me one player that uses two hands at the professional or even College level. 14 spot on this list. So, as we mentioned, everything can be done if you make an effort. We have looked at every position in basketball and listed which NBA players that play these positions. Some of them are just kicking the ball with both hands. On the other hand, some of the basketball players dont have much success using both hands when shooting, so even if they hit, its a higher matter of coincidence than some elaborate techniques. He currently sits second behind Allen (2,973), though he is likely to be passed by Curry (2,285) in the near future (he has already been passed by Curry in the GOAT shooter conversation). Your elbow, arms, and hands should all point toward the basket. Of course, as we have already said, it doesnt look nice at all, so then the fans look at such basketball players with disgust. This wasn't a guy standing in the corner waiting for wide-open looks -- he was creating those looks himself, usually under duress, and knocking them down with proficiency. That block is just the latest highlight in what's been a stellar season for Morant, who is having a career year in Memphis. Plumlee decided to start shooting free throws with his left hand and had nothing to lose. LaMelo finally gets his wish and changes his jersey number. This is why even pro basketball players will shoot with one hand with the aid of the guiding hand. He is a fanatical worker. In statistical terms, they might have a point. ". It allows for easier ball control and lets you aim without any issues. 1 / 50 #46 Phil Jackson. The situation should be such that as time goes on you try to be as good as possible. Your main hand will always be the one to shoot. When it comes to shooters who have changed the game, Nowitzki should be high on that list for the pure fact that he was a 7-footer pulling up from beyond the arc without hesitation and knocking them down with ease. Ben Simmons jumper looks so much cleaner with his right lmfao he shooting with the wrong hand, Did I mention that Mike Conley does most of the other stuff in his life right-handed? Follow through on the shot. Have you seen a complete newbie in basketball shoot the ball? Few players inspire more hypothetical debates than Petrovic even decades after his 1993 death in a car accident. Indeed, when we look at certain players in a league like the NBA it seems that certain players are not working on their shot at all and that they have fully accepted the fact that their shot is unsatisfactory. So he's very comfortable. Sochan is now shooting 60% from the stripe. Most humans learn by watching others and doing what their elders tell them. Yes it is but I thought you need to be a superman, Lol! For this slam . Manute Bol did it. Player 1 should start on the baseline with a ball. You're definitelyy going to get laughed at unless its subtle enough and you'll only be able to pull this off on a set shot where you have a gap of court for space. Shoot anyway but be able to give a basket. Aside from your arms, you should also take note of the proper form of your body. Korver is not the kind of player you ask to get a bucket in isolation, but at his peak, you could build an elite offense around the threat of him shooting. 1; Lakers climbing, Lillard becoming one of best scorers ever, 5 players that could swing the title picture, LeBron (foot) to miss at least two weeks, per report, Hornets' Ball (ankle) out for season, per report, Lillard has career-high 71 points in Blazers win, Report: NBA, NBPA close to agreement on new CBA. They're the two best shooters ever, period. Later, these mistakes are very difficult to correct. The goal is to score a basket in any way. Keep it clean! In NBA 2K23, the two-hand dunk is among the simplest to execute. "It's about the result. That's because once a player blocks a shot, the opponent realizes the defensive player can jump high enough to deflect shots at any point in the game. Stojakovic was a key floor-spacer with the early 2000s Sacramento Kings, one of the most entertaining teams the NBA has seen and perhaps one of the best to never win a title. Reed was. He never looked back. Please logout and login again. Longer range. "To be honest, I'm not doing it for them or for anybody," Plumlee said of the reaction. Leandro Barbosa had a similar shooting technique, but he performed it in a much better way than Noah. LeBron once stated about that fact. One thing that separated Price from his sweet-shooting contemporaries was his ability to hit jumpers off the dribble, even from 3-point range. When his feet were still, however, you could forget about it. Cume Stats. He currently plays for the LA Lakers, having previously played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, and Washington Wizards. Current and All-Time, What Is Cherry Picking In Basketball? In NBA 2K23, players can dunk in two ways: by pressing the shoot button or by using the right stick to aim towards the rim while holding down the sprint trigger. You should shoot 3 like how you shoot a 2 and vice versa. Some of them do it with solid success, while some of them are the subject of ridicule by the fans. That's great in theory, but what sets Redick apart is how he thrives in the chaos that permeates actual NBA games. -- Michael Kaskey-Blomain. Two Brothers On A Farm The year is 1932. In his eye-opening profile of LaVar Balls youngest son, The Undefeateds Chris Palmer details how and why LaMelo became the second of his three brothers, after Lonzo Ball, to adopt his far-from-textbook shooting form. So I don't even question it. He really did not know the reason. Saying that "this is how coaches teach it" or that "all of the pros shoot one handed" doesn't mean anything to me. To clarify, we said that he shoots well, but not that he is at a top-level. Thompson owns the record for most 3-pointers made in a single game with 14. Obviously, LeBron James is on this list because it's well-known that he is naturally left-handed. , BREAKING: luke kennard confirms he will be shooting jumpers right handed this year. I believe that when we were all little kids we shot a basketball with both hands. Seemingly everything about LaMelo Ballfrom his hair and his signature shoes at 16 years old, to his upbringing competing against players well above his age bracket and his life in front of reality TV camerasis unconventional. This site is a participant in the Impact Affiliate Platform which is an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Fanatics.com . Nobody laughs if it goes in. Mullin converted on only 32.8 percent of his long-range attempts in his first seven seasons but caught fire in the 1992 Olympics by making just under 54 percent of his shots from behind the arc. "And I like [the] reps in the offseason, preseason practice, like it's pure to me. This refers to the work of the coach, but at the same time to the work of the player. Theres no telling exactly when those habits will be broken, if they ever are. Legendary Boston Celtics player Bob Cousy was forced to use his left arm because he once suffered a right arm injury. Kennard, 25, will likely end up as one of the best shooters of his generation. When former Warriors coach Mark Jackson said Curry and Thompson were the greatest shooting backcourt in NBA history, people laughed at him. If you have a choice- shooting with one hand is the most effective. pic.twitter.com/ZLUll32FLu. The reason? Regardless of that fact, he had quite a decent NBA career. It doesnt matter if you throw the ball with one or two hands if you do it satisfactorily. Ben Simmons, who doesnt have a satisfactory percentage of shots, is originally right-handed, but he shoots with his left hand. That is what makes him one of the most dangerous shooters in history. 4th quarter untimed. Petrovic is currently No. Younger players tend to shoot tw. Though this technique may seem funny to some, it does not have to be bad at all. It is possible that the coaches decided to work with them on other things such as working out in the gym, player strength, rebounds, dribbling etc. Efforts should be made so that the player can shoot as well as possible despite throwing the ball with both hands. The fact that there are players who shoot with both hands in one league, such as the NBA, really seems unreal. His shot is not his strong suit. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Still, one hand is certainly more dominant than the other. Leaders. He missed both shots. Quickly. Turn him into a lefty. Barry's son Canyon Barry, a University of Florida grad and Minnesota Timberwolves G-League player, has emulated his father's motion since high school. For analogy, consider a bowler who uses two hands. People laugh at him in warmups but once the game starts they stop laughing. Do whatever works for you. Cookie Notice Sign up for the Bulls Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Luke Kennard, the Clippers' left-handed shooter who led the league in 3-point percentage last season, said Plumlee's left-handed form pleasantly surprised him. A lot of guys wouldn't even want to try it.". EVEN THOSE WHO played with Plumlee have had priceless reactions to their former teammate's new shooting technique. But you can do it while shooting free throws, as some players do. It's worth mentioning that the Utah Jazz are the only NBA team to have two mixed-handed players. "He just wants to get better, so that's just a character thing. This season, Thaddeus Young, Dorian-Finney Smith and Gorgui Dieng average five attempted 3s per 36 minutes. Your login session has expired. Social media had its fun with Sochan's newfound form, but that hasn't bothered him. His MVP season in 2006-07 was historic because he became the first power forward to join the 50-40-90 club, which only has eight members in the history of the NBA. Joakim Noah is often the subject of ridicule in the show of the celebrated center, Shaq. Luke never changed it as he grew up and became a sharpshooting lefty. A sub-40% shooting percentage would be a horrible assessment for someone who plays basketball professionally. Draft. LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Rudy Gobert are examples of mixed-handed NBA players. We are now talking about children, and we can see that at the top level of basketball, such as the NBA, there are players who provoke ridicule with their criminal shots. This is what many coaches teach beginners and even pros to shoot more effectively. However, one of the things many NBA fans do not know is that Westbrook is a natural lefty. My 2 is like a bad bitch while my 3 is a quick fuck. Why Do Basketball Players Shoot With One Hand? And while the veteran still shoots shots close to the rim with his right hand when he isn't dunking, Plumlee shoots with his left hand from the midrange, going 6-for-11 this season, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. In basketball, as in all other aspects of life, there will be beautiful and ugly moments, but every day the player should try to be as good as possible. He is a career 41.5% shooter from beyond the arc, making a total of 371 threes. NBA These NBA Stars Are Left-Handed. On the basketball court, though, Russell Westbrook shoots with his right hand. -- Brad Botkin. "To me, it's probably less what's said and more just the reactions of the benches.". As Redick aged, though, the NBA aged with him. Then, youll bend your knees slightly as you jump. You can knock it down even with both hands by mastering the one-handed shooting motion. But during practice, they may also shoot entirely with one hand just to get used to it. Consistency in your form is most important. It's worth mentioning that the Utah Jazz are the only NBA team to have two mixed-handed players. 15 games played). LeBron James works on his lefty jumper at @Cavs shootaround in NYC! "You know, it's funny," Plumlee said. So, if youre finding it hard to shoot with one hand, the practical tips below should help. As we talked about above, use your legs for power and your arms to guide the ball. By having just one hand aim and shoot, youre aiming the ball where you want it to go. Shooting with one hand has always been the correct form. Kerr proved his clutch mettle numerous times throughout his career, most memorably by hitting a series-winning 17-footer off of a pass from Michael Jordan to lead the Chicago Bulls to the 1997 NBA title over the Utah Jazz. It doesn't matter tbh if you shoot two-handed and it worksbut you have to shoot that way from everywhere on the floor if you want to retain that muscle memory and consistency. Isnt it great that shooting isnt determined by height or athleticism? Be the first one to comment on this story. Since going to the one-handed free throws against Houston, he's 20-for-28 (71.4%), including 19-for-24 (79.2%) after he eliminated the dribbles. He has incredible range and accuracy. The Bucks bench reaction after Mason Plumlee's lefty jumper pic.twitter.com/NOiTncJWrC. On the other hand, we also have a guy who delights the fans with his, so we have to admit that he was a very funny throw-out. If he was a No. Then that problem must be solved because later it becomes more and more difficult. Many basketball players are the subject of ridicule because of such a shot, but if it brings baskets, then there is not much reason to laugh. But even this NBA legend only used the granny shot in the free throw. On a night-to-night basis, few players have ever been as dependable as Allen, and it all started with his technically flawless and painstakingly rehearsed shot. His Nets were on the rise with young stars Kenny Anderson and Derrick Coleman, but never accomplished much in the postseason without him. Thompson, on the other hand, is just under 42 percent from three for his career, the 14th-best mark in history. Opponents feared everybody we've ranked here finding a way to get open, especially in big moments. So since that is pretty unlikely for most people, I'd say start practicing traditional shooting. The reason for that is not that the children are still weak, but simply that they obviously have a motor problem and are not able to use their stronger hand sufficiently. There was a point in time where Miller was widely considered to be the greatest shooter of all-time. One of the best NBA players of all time, Willis Reed spent his entire playing career with the New York Knicks. I'm not sure how many people would be gifted enough to be able to do that, but he's got obviously terrific hand-eye coordination.". No one shoots with two hands because that will mess up their shot even more.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'ballunlocked_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_3',110,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-ballunlocked_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); Plus, we grew up shooting with one hand, so changing it at any time will be dangerous. Gobert, like James and Westbrook, is also a natural lefty. Mike Budenholzer even realized the Hawks could use him as a creator of sorts when defenses panicked at the sight of him coming off screens and DHOs. Do NBA players shoot with both hands? "I thought they were joking," Sochan told ESPN. It should be noted that it is very difficult for players to switch from a shot with both hands to a shot technique in which one hand is used when throwing. Many players serve equally well with both hands, although one hand is certainly more dominant. and our You should shoot 3 like how you shoot a 2 and vice versa. His pull-up jumper is the present-day version of Kareem's Skyhook -- by simply shooting over the top of people, Durant warps the way we think of what's "open" and what's not. Ladies and gentlemen, we finally have a lefty. Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson, the No. If you are not able to do that, then basketball is almost certainly not a sport for you. He's averaging 25 points, 6.6 assists and 5.8 rebounds, while shooting . That he averaged his career-high in scoring at the age of 34 says it all. That power figures to come in time, as LaMelos body matures from that of a teen to one of a young man. I used to shoot with two hands and thought if it aint broke and didnt bother changing it, because I shot the ball decently with two. There are indeed players who, even in the strongest league in the world, shoot with two hands. I have a friend that shoots with one hand and flicks the thumb on his other hand so techincally two hands. Here's all you need to know about Drazen Petrovic: he spent only three seasons as a starter in high-level professional basketball (one for Real Madrid and two for the then-New Jersey Nets), yet anecdotally speaking, there are still those who will swear he's several spots too low on this list. Do this whenever you practice or warm up before a game. Sure, he can score 180 and beat his one-handed friends who average 160, but he will never be able to consistently score 220+ if he continues to use his bastardized technique. 4 pick in the 2011 draft and a 2012 All-Rookie Second Team selection, has revealed plans to enter his third NBA season shooting his free throws and. Mike Conley is a righty who shoots with his left, while Rudy Gobert is a natural lefty who. So some players throw the ball with one hand while some others who are certainly in the minority do it with both hands. Plumlee shot left-handed free throws in the final 15 games last season and went 17-for-32 (53.1%). From the bench, Paul George followed the ball's flight path like it was a home run, and . -- Colin Ward-Henninger. You will be notified in advance of any changes in rate or terms. They are natural lefties, but shoot the basketball right-handed. One day a coach convinced me to practice with one hand, been lights out ever since, imo, you should change your form, one handed form is simply superior, you might THINK you shoot well with two, but with enough practice your ceiling will be far higher shooting one handed. Even pro players will shoot one-handed shots to warm up or to practice their shooting. We mentioned in the previous part that as children, almost all of us when we were very young threw a basketball with both hands. Johnson was a teammate of Rick Barry from 1972 to 1977. Two nights later against the LA Clippers, Plumlee pulled up from the free throw line and shot left-handed. 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