What could be the reason (LMA end of games)

[Further]

Why do you think LMA can be so clutch shooting at the end of games, but can't seem to hit clutch free throws?

 

[B-Roy]

I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Free throw Eskimo?

 

[Darkwebs]

There's a lot more time to think during a FT than a regular shot. When you overthink an action, you start doing it mechanically rather than by muscle memory.

 

[Further]

I wouldn't worry too much about it.

I'm not too worried, and I tried to frame the question in an inquisitive way instead of just a negative way.

 

[MadeFromDust]

5 seconds to go in game 7 of the NBA finals, down 2. Would you want LaMarcus at the line?

 

[tlongII]

5 seconds to go in game 7 of the NBA finals, down 2. Would you want LaMarcus at the line?

Hell no!

 

[B-Roy]

5 seconds to go in game 7 of the NBA finals, down 2. Would you want LaMarcus at the line?

What is the alternative?

 

[Further]

So that means LMA is good enough to get us to game 7 of the finals, sure, let him take the shot, he has obviously improved big time to get us this far.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Because he is a Robin

 

[crandc]

Darkwebs nailed it. We see that with a lot of players - they think too much instead of letting their training take over.

 

[magnifier661]

Because he is a Robin

So when shaq was missing 4th free throws; he's just a robin too? How about when clippers sit griffin late in the fourth? Missing free throws are mental; but it doesn't take away the value of a player.

 

[Mediocre Man]

So when shaq was missing 4th free throws; he's just a robin too? How about when clippers sit griffin late in the fourth? Missing free throws are mental; but it doesn't take away the value of a player.

Shaq was a crappy FT shooter. Aldridge is a crappy FT shooter in clutch time. Shaq actually had a better FT% in clutch time than he did the rest of the game

 

[magnifier661]

Shaq was a crappy FT shooter. Aldridge is a crappy FT shooter in clutch time. Shaq actually had a better FT% in clutch time than he did the rest of the game

And yet shaq was still worse than Aldridge even shooting at a better rate in the 4th.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Aldridge is a rhythm shooter and shoots well from the elbow when he catches and shoots, or is able to jab step and shoot.

He should change his free throw routine to incorporate more motion. A good example is Andre Miller who does the same dribble routine, spins the ball almost like he catching it, and goes up to shoot without breaking rhythm.

I think it's a problem for LMA to hold the ball in the shooting position at the line because it just builds tension in his hands and forearms.

Oh yeah, and he sucks and we should trade him for Kevin Garnett.

 

[noknobs]

Aldridge is a good FT shooter for a PF. He's just in a funk from the line so far in Feb., I think 7-18. Most of those weren't taken in crunch time so I don't think that has anything to do with it.

 

[mook]

Aldridge is a rhythm shooter and shoots well from the elbow when he catches and shoots, or is able to jab step and shoot.

He should change his free throw routine to incorporate more motion. A good example is Andre Miller who does the same dribble routine, spins the ball almost like he catching it, and goes up to shoot without breaking rhythm.

I think it's a problem for LMA to hold the ball in the shooting position at the line because it just builds tension in his hands and forearms.

Oh yeah, and he sucks and we should trade him for Kevin Garnett.

Is there a rule that you have to have both feet on the ground during a free throw? Because the guy should catch the ball from the ref, immediately rise up and can the jumper. You just know he'd hit those at an 80% clip. That's his entire game.

Hell, if he still misses the timing is going to throw everybody off and we'll have a chance for an offensive board.

 

[Nikolokolus]

And yet shaq was still worse than Aldridge even shooting at a better rate in the 4th.

Shaq had other skills that far outweighed his struggles at the stripe. Shooting is Aldridge's main strength and he kind of sucks at it in crunch time.

 

[illmatic99]

Is there a rule that you have to have both feet on the ground during a free throw? Because the guy should catch the ball from the ref, immediately rise up and can the jumper. You just know he'd hit those at an 80% clip. That's his entire game.

Hell, if he still misses the timing is going to throw everybody off and we'll have a chance for an offensive board.

I doubt there's a rule against that, but I think these guys are too proud to do anything of the sort because it makes them look different. It's similar to Rick Barry pleading for Shaq to shoot his FTs underhanded but Shaq never listening to him.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Is there a rule that you have to have both feet on the ground during a free throw? Because the guy should catch the ball from the ref, immediately rise up and can the jumper. You just know he'd hit those at an 80% clip. That's his entire game.

Hell, if he still misses the timing is going to throw everybody off and we'll have a chance for an offensive board.

He didn't jump but I believe Van Excel (I think that it is who it was - can anyone corroborate?) used to shoot free throws almost from the 3 point line.

 

[illmatic99]

Yup NVE did that, as did TMac.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Here's some weird shit:

[video=youtube;rhWbo1obAF8]

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Here's some weird shit:

LOL the last two were great. Don Nelson hasn't changed and the hitch in the last tw free throws was just comical.

 

[KingSpeed]

Nash missed two FTs at the end of the Pistons game. It happens. Aldridge hits clutch FTs all the time. You just only notice it when he misses.

 

[drexlersdad]

[video=youtube;CeqChOErk_c]

 

[Mediocre Man]

Nash missed two FTs at the end of the Pistons game. It happens. Aldridge hits clutch FTs all the time. You just only notice it when he misses.

Simple statistics show that while Aldridge is a good FT shooter normally, during clutch situations his average goes down

 

[KingSpeed]

Shaq had other skills that far outweighed his struggles at the stripe. Shooting is Aldridge's main strength and he kind of sucks at it in crunch time.

Did you miss the Dallas game? He also hit a huge shot last night. Your negative attitude is getting old. We're only winning 30 games, Aldridge sucks in the clutch, but Rubio 's the next Rondo. You are a horrible analyst here.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Did you miss the Dallas game? He also hit a huge shot last night. Your negative attitude is getting old. We're only winning 30 games, Aldridge sucks in the clutch, but Rubio 's the next Rondo. You are a horrible analyst here.

He's bad at the free throw line in late game situations, that doesn't make him a bad player. Get over it.

 

[drexlersdad]

small sample size? according to 82games he has shot 19 clutch free throws, and made 12 this year...so if he made 3 of those misses hes around 80%...so all this bitching about 3 missed free throws...

oh btw, last year he shot 91% in the clutch, in again, a small sample size.

everyone. just. relax.

 

[KingSpeed]

small sample size? according to 82games he has shot 19 clutch free throws, and made 12 this year...so if he made 3 of those misses hes around 80%...so all this bitching about 3 missed free throws...

oh btw, last year he shot 91% in the clutch, in again, a small sample size.

everyone. just. relax.

Thank you.