View Full Version : Who has the best looking shooting form in the NBA?
IamSofaKing
06-27-2009, 04:00 AM
I personally think its Anthony Parker :cheers:
I couldn't find a video close up on how he shoots but this will do http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2ffR7AGAZk
brandonislegend
06-27-2009, 04:01 AM
Stephen Curry 100%
noob cake
06-27-2009, 04:06 AM
TMac
Silky smooth; makes it seem effortless. Makes you think that he is not trying.
:lol
Al Thornton
06-27-2009, 04:14 AM
Ginobilllli
Big One
06-27-2009, 04:17 AM
ronnie brewer or shawn marion
TMAC-RAPTORS
06-27-2009, 04:32 AM
JJ Reddick
sergiorodriguez
06-27-2009, 04:40 AM
Ray Allen and JJ Reddick
KoolKat
06-27-2009, 04:50 AM
ronnie brewer or shawn marion
Without forgetting Kevin Martin's name :lol
Allen?
I do not always like they way it looks but Lamarcus Aldridge and Sheed have a nice high stroke when "ON"
Rice and Mitch were the last players with insanely sweet strokes for my money.
ronnie brewer or shawn marion
:roll:
Jesus Shuttlesworth, and it's really not close.
Redick is nice, but T-mac, Parker, and the others mentioned in this thread do not even have textbook shooting forms.
gpfanz
06-27-2009, 05:33 AM
Mine :hammertime:
Lamar Doom
06-27-2009, 05:34 AM
if we're talking pure form and aesthetics it WAS Pat Garrity but he retired this season. Mike Redd, Mike Miller, Ray Allen, Ben Gordon, Jason Kapono would be my current front runners with some love for Nash and Rip who have ability to come off of wild lateral jumps and find stillness and picture perfect release up top
Meticode
06-27-2009, 05:36 AM
J.J. Redick
KBryant24
06-27-2009, 05:37 AM
I would defiantly have to say Ray Allen has the smoothest shot and best form, but overall I am a big believer in Kobe having the best shot. Just watch, when he goes up for a Jumper it is almost guaranteed that the ball will find its way through the net.
dbugz
06-27-2009, 05:39 AM
Best! RayRay.
Worst: Boozer, Rondo, Marion, Redd
Apples
06-27-2009, 05:48 AM
Ugh...Rashard Lewis anyone? It looks like it's gonna go in everytime. And It's like he's not even trying, just flicks his wrist.
Meticode
06-27-2009, 06:09 AM
Ugh...Rashard Lewis anyone? It looks like it's gonna go in everytime. And It's like he's not even trying, just flicks his wrist.
He's got a bad shooting form. He never follows through, he kind of flicks the ball towards the basket. Anyone who knows about shooting a basketball would agree with me, it's just he's good with this form and comfortable with it. I don't think anyone would say Reggie Miller had a great shooting form, but he was one of the greatest shooters of all time.
Apples
06-27-2009, 06:15 AM
He's got a bad shooting form. He never follows through, he kind of flicks the ball towards the basket. Anyone who knows about shooting a basketball would agree with me, it's just he's good with this form and comfortable with it. I don't think anyone would say Reggie Miller had a great shooting form, but he was one of the greatest shooters of all time.
"who has the best "looking" shooting form." Not whether the form is actually the best for shooting. Either way it works out great for him and the Magic,
shawbryant
06-27-2009, 06:15 AM
Dirk and Lebron
RoseCity07
06-27-2009, 07:44 AM
Kobe, Ray Allen, and Martell Webster.
KubiliusF
06-27-2009, 07:49 AM
If you do not agree that this jump shot is one of the best in the nba you are either blind or racist towards .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Qdi5IBzI8
bhallic24
06-27-2009, 07:55 AM
Ugh...Rashard Lewis anyone? It looks like it's gonna go in everytime. And It's like he's not even trying, just flicks his wrist.
not the most textbook but yea it does look sweet don't it? just looks like he's flicking some booger or some **** off his hands/wrist and it always goes in. absolutely effortless.
But I'd like to nominate PEJA STOJACKOVIC. Silky smooth shooter.
NotYetGreat
06-27-2009, 08:01 AM
Honestly, Ray's doesn't look textbook to me. He has a weird flick with his left and sometimes, or most of the time, he doesn't fully extend his arm. For, I'd say Sheed has a really good form. On the push up though, I'd say Steve Nash. The arc on his shot is perfect, and I think it's mainly due to his full extension of the arm and incredible follow through, with his fingers dipped in. :ohwell:
OT: Shooting form is probably one of the greatest problems young players like me have. I'm not saying mine sucks (mine's been said to be from textbook, to Ray Allen, to Nash), by the way. A lot of these guys who are coming into the league don't have the proper set up and don't get enough power from their legs, which is practically where you get all the momentum for the shot from. Shooting form really needs to be stressed in today's game. :(
dajadeed
06-27-2009, 08:45 AM
Peja flicks his wrist to the side when he shoots. It looks good up to that point. It's like a bowlegged person kicking a ball or something.
Kobe has great form, but Ray Ray has the best looking shot.
muzzhawk
06-27-2009, 09:35 AM
While not probably the best in the league, I actually think Carmelo has pretty natural form.
Raider007
06-27-2009, 09:48 AM
ronnie brewer or shawn marion
Shawn Marion?
His shot looks like a chipmunk with turrets launching a nut!
:confusedshrug:
Brent Barry (not a big fan of his) but thats a sweet stroke
HylianNightmare
06-27-2009, 10:02 AM
Rashard Lewis
DC Zephyrs
06-27-2009, 10:26 AM
Kevin Martin
bhallic24
06-27-2009, 10:47 AM
Peja flicks his wrist to the side when he shoots. It looks good up to that point. It's like a bowlegged person kicking a ball or something.
Kobe has great form, but Ray Ray has the best looking shot.
ray's is not that perfect. don't know what people are talking about. he's got that wierd wrist jerk, if you look closely. kobe, rasheed, carmelo are all more textbook.
iDunk
06-27-2009, 10:55 AM
Kobe.
His jumpshot is perfect.
Detroit
06-27-2009, 10:56 AM
rashard lewis
IamSofaKing
06-27-2009, 11:05 AM
I think Redd's shots looks pretty good, its not textbook but it still looks cool :pimp:
daballa13
06-27-2009, 11:08 AM
Peja has some weird looking form.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g246/ChrisPaul_3/Hornets%20Pictures/16%20Peja%20Stojakovic/capt-1.jpg
J.J. Redick has an amazing shooting form, best in the NBA IMO great lift.
http://www.dailybessemer.com/050318/index_files/rod%20redick.jpg
Kobe's looks kinda weird, his hand positioning is akward.
http://images.wikia.com/openserving/sports/images/thumb/c/ce/Kobe_Bryant.jpg/250px-Kobe_Bryant.jpg
Ray Allen has a akward looking form also but he gets good lift and quick release.
http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/famecrawler/2008/06/16-22/ray-allen-celtics-nba-playoffs-son-ill-boston-los-angeles-sick.jpg
Nash is good but his release is way too low, not enough lift.
http://a.espncdn.com/media/nba/2002/0209/photo/a_nash_i.jpg
I think Redick takes it pretty easily.
arkain
06-27-2009, 11:10 AM
Michael Redd for me, I think in general, left handed shots just look better than right handed. Maybe it's just me.
IamSofaKing
06-27-2009, 11:16 AM
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/PBK_vYICp8j/New+Jersey+Nets+v+Toronto+Raptors+Game+2/0da75WIuRv5
He has a nice follow through :bowdown:
phoenix18
06-27-2009, 11:21 AM
http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss136/swishology/rayallen_jumpshot.jpg
Nuff said.
rknine15
06-27-2009, 11:22 AM
Vince Carter
Most Underrated Shooter in the League
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o978oBm-OPM
Posterize246
06-27-2009, 01:42 PM
Mike Miller's I like...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjKk092NupI
AznTacoLover
06-27-2009, 01:54 PM
Mike Miller's I like...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjKk092NupI
dude is so underrated on here.. no one ever talks about him lol.
unknown101
06-27-2009, 02:02 PM
Idk who has the best shooting form, but I do know who has the best free throw form
Chuck Hayes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wQq9YWZ568
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2P9qCPkI-4&feature=fvw
inclinerator
06-27-2009, 02:04 PM
definitely Lebron James. ya'll people only say he has a ugly jumper because he misses. Just because he is bulky you guys think its ugly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03QuDdUvGfg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUjhyf5msro
Nets fan 93
06-27-2009, 02:10 PM
Vince Carter's
Maniak
06-27-2009, 02:11 PM
I like Vince Carter and Ray Allens form the most.
InspiredLebowski
06-27-2009, 02:17 PM
http://www.dailybessemer.com/050318/index_files/rod%20redick.jpg
Pretty sure Purdue won this game, then the program fell apart. Shoulda left 3 years sooner Keady! That is all.
IInvented
06-27-2009, 02:19 PM
Mine :hammertime:
You're not in the NBA...
1~Gibson~1
06-27-2009, 02:20 PM
You're not in the NBA...He could be Rafer Alston or Tyreke Evans :lol
IInvented
06-27-2009, 02:22 PM
He could be Rafer Alston or Tyreke Evans :lol
:lol :lol
but a Ray Allen and Vince Carter have that locked..
TMAC-RAPTORS
06-27-2009, 02:25 PM
definitely Lebron James. ya'll people only say he has a ugly jumper because he misses. Just because he is bulky you guys think its ugly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03QuDdUvGfg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUjhyf5msro
Wtf? How is that shot by any means look good?
sergiorodriguez
06-27-2009, 02:25 PM
I would defiantly have to say Ray Allen has the smoothest shot and best form, but overall I am a big believer in Kobe having the best shot. Just watch, when he goes up for a Jumper it is almost guaranteed that the ball will find its way through the net.
that would be the case if he didn't always shoot them with a hand in his face
DDensity
06-27-2009, 02:32 PM
Idk who has the best shooting form, but I do know who has the best free throw form
Chuck Hayes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wQq9YWZ568
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2P9qCPkI-4&feature=fvw
:roll: :roll: :roll:
bagelred
06-27-2009, 02:36 PM
I'd say Jason Korver or Kyle Kapono
gpfanz
06-27-2009, 02:43 PM
You're not in the NBA...
I was.. :roll:
Snoop_Cat
06-27-2009, 03:03 PM
Why does Chuck Hayes, and in suit, Barkley, have such bad FT/Golf mechanics?
Isn't it easily fixable with repetition -_-
On topic: Big fan of Rashard's shot, not textbook but its pretty cool looking. Definitely gotta be tall and have a build like his to pull it off though. It'd look hideous on a shorter/bulkier dude IMO
imdaman99
06-27-2009, 03:05 PM
Allen?
I do not always like they way it looks but Lamarcus Aldridge and Sheed have a nice high stroke when "ON"
Rice and Mitch were the last players with insanely sweet strokes for my money.
ALLLLLLAN HOUSTON had the sweetest looking jumpshot I remember.
KBryant24
06-27-2009, 06:09 PM
that would be the case if he didn't always shoot them with a hand in his face
yeah but he is the only guy in the league that can shoot with someone's hand literally in his face and still drain them left and right.
VeeCee15
06-27-2009, 06:31 PM
Kobe's jumper is UGLY
he has no arc and he doesn't have the strength..it goes in enough though.
His jumper has improved in the past 4 years...b4 it was like an ugly lazer beam that wasn't smooth.
Killbot
06-27-2009, 06:32 PM
Ray Allen.
YoungMula
06-27-2009, 06:51 PM
Kobe's jumper is UGLY
he has no arc and he doesn't have the strength..it goes in enough though.
His jumper has improved in the past 4 years...b4 it was like an ugly lazer beam that wasn't smooth.
:wtf:
Donald Trump is POOR
he doesn't have every dollar in the world or own everything.. But he is still rich enough though.
wow :lol at this comment.
Unreal how much people can hate on someone cause they hate the fact that they are "that good"
Proof on your absurd opinion?
detotronix
06-27-2009, 07:01 PM
http://www.slamonline.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/anthony_morrow1.jpg
YoungMula
06-27-2009, 07:08 PM
I would say Ray Allen is the purest shooter
The prettiest looking is Kobe Bryant
Papaya Petee
06-27-2009, 07:19 PM
Prettiest IMO is Carmelo Anthony, somethin about his shot makes it look pretty.
Best looking form JJ Redick
JG000
07-14-2009, 06:06 PM
Ray Allen followed by Redick
MIP1990
07-14-2009, 06:11 PM
Rony Seikaly
/thread
O.J A 6'4Mamba
07-14-2009, 06:13 PM
O.J. Mayo and it isn't even close
phoenix18
07-14-2009, 06:17 PM
http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss136/swishology/rayallen_jumpshot.jpg
Nuff said.
This. Why am I quoting myself?
Harison
07-14-2009, 06:19 PM
I love Ray Allen silky smooth quick release, he has an amazing form (not perfect text-book, but perfect for him).
blazerftc
07-14-2009, 06:19 PM
Only one person mentioning Martell Webster so far. Probably because he was injured last year...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMVXnJDBtnI
CantStop
07-14-2009, 06:24 PM
Kobe's form is breathtaking.
phoenix18
07-14-2009, 06:36 PM
Kobe's form is breathtaking.
His low arcing trajectory is also breathtaking. With that said, I have a low arch shot as well.
nbastatus
07-14-2009, 06:40 PM
Ray Allen, Jamal Crawford, Melo, and Anthony Morrow.
magnax1
07-14-2009, 06:46 PM
Melo, Anthony Morrow, ray ray, Martell Webster, Wilt Chamberlain, Marion, Ronnie Brewer, Larry Bird (He had one weird shot).
TheAnchorman
07-14-2009, 06:51 PM
His low arcing trajectory is also breathtaking. With that said, I have a low arch shot as well.
Really? How is he able to shoot contested jumpers very well then? Just an honest question.
And the best form? Ray Ray :rockon: :rockon:
U got Served
07-14-2009, 07:07 PM
Ray allen and Peja Stojakovich
also add dirk nowitzki
danumber88
07-14-2009, 07:09 PM
Rip Hamilton has a solid forum.
YoungMula
07-14-2009, 07:39 PM
Really? How is he able to shoot contested jumpers very well then? Just an honest question.
Yea something like this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LiSUNTJqrQ
I'm guessing hes saying on average but thats his opinion though, I don't necessarily agree with it either.
Connoisseur
07-14-2009, 08:46 PM
Agent Zero.
Scoooter
07-14-2009, 09:10 PM
Not enough Dirk in this thread. Love that high arc. And I think it looks cooler when the tall, skinny guys shoot.
OneMoreSucka
07-14-2009, 09:27 PM
Matt Bonner
NBASTATMAN
07-14-2009, 09:32 PM
I think Nash has great form...
DC Zephyrs
07-14-2009, 09:53 PM
Chuck Hayes
phoenix18
07-14-2009, 11:24 PM
Really? How is he able to shoot contested jumpers very well then? Just an honest question.
And the best form? Ray Ray :rockon: :rockon:
Good Question. He can change the arc when he feels the need to. I am not saying his form is bad, just that its not text book. He can go from shooting a rainbow, to a line drive.
Snoop_Cat
07-14-2009, 11:25 PM
Not enough Dirk in this thread. Love that high arc. And I think it looks cooler when the tall, skinny guys shoot.
I think KG's shot is funky looking. But his mechanics are good, its probably just his long goony body haha
JG000
07-14-2009, 11:42 PM
I think Nash has great form...
I like Nash's form too. Very clean. Can't argue with the results either, guy never misses.
cotdt
07-14-2009, 11:50 PM
I gotta go with Ray Allen and Kobe Bryant.
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