“Most of the league’s 3-pointers are more like touchdown passes than home runs; they involve a key interaction between two offensive players.” – Kirk Goldsberry
Every offseason, basketball players head to the gym to improve their shooting. We view shooting as an individual skill, and consequently players practice individually. The above comment from Kirk Goldsberry about the NBA’s best spot-up shooters highlights an important, but forgotten element of shooting: The interaction between teammates. [continue reading…]