The one man who is on his way to the first 50/50/90 season in NBA history, Kyle Korver, has a specific list to how he shoots the ball.
A 50/50/90 season means when a player shoots 50% from the field, 50% from 3 and 90% from the free throw line. Korver has long been considered as one of the best shooters in the league and he’ll showcase his 3-point prowess for the world to see when he participates in the NBA 3-point shootout during All-Star Weekend in New York.
His 12 points in a Hawks loss last night was just about what Korver averages on the season, he averages 13 points per game on the season.
From USA Today‘s Jeff Zillgitt:
This season is as close as Korver has felt to taking the same shot every time. “This is the best I’ve ever shot, for sure,” he said. “There’s a lot of reasons for it. As you get older, you should just become a better shooter. You’ve shot more shots.”
Korver has a 20-point checklist that helps him determine how sound his shot is. “It’s things I’ve identified that are keys to my shot,” Korver said.
Wide stance.
Exaggerated legs.
Drop through heels.
Engage core.
Slight bend at waist.
Up strong.
Elbow straight.
One hand.
Fingers spread.
Slight pause.
Elbow up.
Land forward.
See the top of the rim.
Ball on fingertips.
Strong shot.
Shoulders forward and relaxed.
Ball and arm risen straight.
Hold the follow through.
Keep the release point high.
On turns, square shoulders.“I’m not going to check every single one of them every time,” Korver said. “There’s a certain point, a certain feel I’m trying to get to every day. Some things, you do more naturally. Some things, I have to think about them. As I’m shooting, I have this list in the back of my head, and I know I’m not doing one or two of them. Once I feel I get all 20 of them clicking, then I’m going to have natural rhythm in my shot.”
This guy is insane. Great for him to provide a list of things he likes to do when he shoots.
