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Years ago

Abysmal DeSagana Diop free throw attempt

This is still the worst one I've seen

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Anonymous

Years ago

I still agree with the reason that big hands are the reason why big man are worse shooters. Just imagine trying to shoot a mini basketball. Its alot harder shooting at the ring then a normal sized basketball. It's harder to aim and it's harder to measure the distance when you shoot. That's what big men have to deal with in the NBA, the ball is alot smaller to them and therefore it's harder to aim and measure the distance.

Just look at the clip below and watch Shaq holding the ball before he shoots the free throw. It looks like he is holding a mini ball, this is why big man tend to be worse free throw shooters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT9-DckWq8Q

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Celticsgreen

Years ago

Jordan had huge hands, career 83.5% free throw shooter

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Celticsgreen

Years ago

That is so short, can't believe it.

Funny how all the guys who struggle (and use the long arms/large hands excuses) are not renowned for their work ethic either. Shaq being a prime example.

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Dale

Years ago

Pretty sure I read that the reason MJ was a good shooter was his large hands (insert any punchline you like people).
Able to spread the fingers and get a better rotation on the shot.

How come Kwame isn't the best shooter going around (career 57%) he of the "little hands".

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hoopie

Years ago

If they're coordinated enough to make 15-ft jumpshots then why can't they make 15-ft foul shots?

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Rasheed30

Years ago

Kevin Durrant doesn't have any problems with his long arse arms

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