Jerry THE LOGO West blesses Harrison Barnes with a shooting lesson!

[CavaliersFTW]

And in turn he's blessing all of us by having done this in front of a camera:

https://youtu.be/1JjHaskE24Y?t=1m38s

:bowdown: :applause:

When Jerry gives a shooting lesson, players listen! Legend.

[Knicksfever2010]

why was this at a Lakers facility? I thought Jerry West was employed by the Warriors?

[sundizz]

You don't usually post about anything besides Wilt, but when you do it is legitimately good stuff :bowdown:

[IncarceratedBob]

Jerry legitimately has a broken jumper. If he tried to use that in today's game he would get stuffed almost every possession. I only played D-2 ball but I could teach Mr.West a few things about A) Keeping your elbow unilateral and B) Keeping your knees upright

[WorldWarriors]

And in turn he's blessing all of us by having done this in front of a camera:

https://youtu.be/1JjHaskE24Y?t=1m38s

:bowdown: :applause:

When Jerry gives a shooting lesson, players listen! Legend. Logo has a lot of faith in him. I think this was before the playoffs though. I like Barnes. Hope we keep him without over paying.

[GimmeThat]

it probably wasn't even worth it

West he himself knows that.
if they lose the championship because any wrong doing that of his own.

[CavaliersFTW]

Jerry legitimately has a broken jumper. If he tried to use that in today's game he would get stuffed almost every possession. I only played D-2 ball but I could teach Mr.West a few things about A) Keeping your elbow unilateral and B) Keeping your knees upright
Jerry West has probably forgotten more about shooting than you've learned.

[CavaliersFTW]

why was this at a Lakers facility? I thought Jerry West was employed by the Warriors?
He is but I think he's just training in LA, could even be just for the video. And maybe West lives in LA though I'm not sure on that one. That alone would be good reason for Barnes to be there, I recall reading West offered to show him some things or Barnes asked West about it or something, and they agreed to meet up for it. Since West is an old man, probably was at West's locations and times of choice.

[Pushxx]

Jerry legitimately has a broken jumper. If he tried to use that in today's game he would get stuffed almost every possession. I only played D-2 ball but I could teach Mr.West a few things about A) Keeping your elbow unilateral and B) Keeping your knees upright

Lolllll ok.

[RidonKs]

that's a sick video

harrison barnes is going to be compared to kawai in the future. it's not this video that convinced me, but it's obvious the guy has all the tools. 20+ ppg scorer in three years max.

[CavaliersFTW]

that's a sick video

harrison barnes is going to be compared to kawai in the future. it's not this video that convinced me, but it's obvious the guy has all the tools. 20+ ppg scorer in three years max.
Barnes looks like he's really paying attention to West's advice, and he's got West excited about his improvements.

If West gives a player his blessing... well West has proven to have GOAT tier talent recognition. Barnes is going to at the very least, maximize his potential talking and listening to a legend like West. It's like when Kobe and other players go to Hakeem to learn moves.

There's a slew of legends that just command authority on their knowledge of the game. West is one of them it's so cool watching him teach.

[Prime_Shaq]

He is but I think he's just training in LA, could even be just for the video. And maybe West lives in LA though I'm not sure on that one. That alone would be good reason for Barnes to be there, I recall reading West offered to show him some things or Barnes asked West about it or something, and they agree'd to meet up for it. Since West is an old man, probably was at West's locations and times of choice.
I remember watching KD's offseason documentary and he was playing at a Laker's facility so I assume in the offseason its pretty common.

[Heavincent]

West might be the overall basketball GOAT when you consider all of the great things he's done post retirement.

Even some guys from the 90's are horribly out of touch with today's game, but West still has a great eye for talent.

[RidonKs]

barnes just looked really good this year. it's his jumper. same form every time, perfect mechanics. his handle is adequate. he bulked up and has a great body. his only competition for minutes is on the tail end of his career. and he's surrounded by a shitload of talent.

i think this is a no brainer but maybe i'm just hyping myself into it

[Prime_Shaq]

barnes just looked really good this year. it's his jumper. same form every time, perfect mechanics. his handle is adequate. he bulked up and has a great body. his only competition for minutes is on the tail end of his career. and he's surrounded by a shitload of talent.

i think this is a no brainer but maybe i'm just hyping myself into it
He was also utilized better by Kerr than what Marc Jackson did, Barnes also became more assertive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-CMud0dPf8

[SexSymbol]

this isn't rocket science, barnes already knew every bit of thing he said, we teach kids these things in 5th grade.

[hawksdogsbraves]

Barnes has always had the total package in terms of skill, everything is there for him to put it together and become a star, including if not especially the organization he has come up in.

[Prime_Shaq]

Barnes has always had the total package in terms of skill, everything is there for him to put it together and become a star, including if not especially the organization he has come up in.
His fundamentals are really good, but he doesn't have any facet of his game that really stands out to be a star

[CavaliersFTW]

this isn't rocket science, barnes already knew every bit of thing he said, we teach kids these things in 5th grade.
If you had West's eye to critique or evaluate NBA player's habits and talents, than why aren't you a highly sought after advisor for an NBA franchise?

[Achilleas]

the problem of barnes is his ball handling,he can't create his own shoot,unless he improves that he can't be 20+ player,but he can be an all around player that can do all things and it is very important to have such a player on champions teams

[PistonsFan#21]

that's a sick video

harrison barnes is going to be compared to kawai in the future. it's not this video that convinced me, but it's obvious the guy has all the tools. 20+ ppg scorer in three years max.

How? Theres already 2 20+pt scorers on the Warriors with Curry and Klay. And then Draymond Green who takes his fair amount of shots too.

When was the last time a team had 3 20+pts scorers on their starting lineup?

I liked the tip Jerry West gave about free throw shooting though. Im gonna apply it in my games

[LAZERUSS]

Jerry legitimately has a broken jumper. If he tried to use that in today's game he would get stuffed almost every possession. I only played D-2 ball but I could teach Mr.West a few things about A) Keeping your elbow unilateral and B) Keeping your knees upright

West had THE perfect jump shot. And he would STILL beat your ass at age 77.

[Marchesk]

When was the last time a team had 3 20+pts scorers on their starting lineup?

Dale Ellis: 25.8
X-Man: 21.4
Chambers: 20.4

Ellis hit 41.3% of his threes in 87/88. Granted, he only took 3.5 a game. 50% shooter that season.

[SexSymbol]

If you had West's eye to critique or evaluate NBA player's habits and talents, than why aren't you a highly sought after advisor for an NBA franchise?
Because I don't live in USA, because I didn't live in the 60s and 70s when it was still possible for ordinary guys like me to play in the NBA and because I haven't made a name for myself back in that time.

[WorldWarriors]

the problem of barnes is his ball handling,he can't create his own shoot,unless he improves that he can't be 20+ player,but he can be an all around player that can do all things and it is very important to have such a player on champions teams exactly. He really should work on more moves to the hoop ala Worthy. He's been good in spurts. He had his best game in the playoffs against Houston game 5.

[senelcoolidge]

Zeke from Cabin Creek. :bowdown:

[La Frescobaldi]

And in turn he's blessing all of us by having done this in front of a camera:

https://youtu.be/1JjHaskE24Y?t=1m38s

:bowdown: :applause:

When Jerry gives a shooting lesson, players listen! Legend.

HB doesn't get it about the Logo hard dribble.

He - and almost every player since West - uses the hard dribble to STOP and set up their jumper. Sure they stop on a dime, and yes, it is excellent form.... but that is NOT the literally unstoppable Jerry West hard dribble.

West would be in mid-stride of a dribble sprint then punch the ball to the floor HARD and immediately leap while the ball was rising off the floor.

He did not stop and get set, he lifted into the jumper from the full sprint.

His timing was perfect so that the ball would meet him at chest level at the top of his jump. He would catch his own pass, in a way.... and sweep the ball up overhead for the jumper. The ball was far higher than any defender can get to because they have to recover from horizontal sprint and leap.

He did that shot from every floor position, all the way round the court - there was no sweet spot for West so you never knew, nor even had any idea, where the shot was going to come from.

That was the most unstoppable jumper that's ever been displayed in the NBA.

[jongib369]

HB doesn't get it about the Logo hard dribble.

He - and almost every player since West - uses the hard dribble to STOP and set up their jumper. Sure they stop on a dime, and yes, it is excellent form.... but that is NOT the literally unstoppable Jerry West hard dribble.

West would be in mid-stride of a dribble sprint then punch the ball to the floor HARD and immediately leap while the ball was rising off the floor.

He did not stop and get set, he lifted into the jumper from the full sprint.

His timing was perfect so that the ball would meet him at chest level at the top of his jump. He would catch his own pass, in a way.... and sweep the ball up overhead for the jumper. The ball was far higher than any defender can get to because they have to recover from horizontal sprint and leap.

He did that shot from every floor position, all the way round the court - there was no sweet spot for West so you never knew, nor even had any idea, where the shot was going to come from.

That was the most unstoppable jumper that's ever been displayed in the NBA.
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[Akhenaten]

. he bulked up and has a great body

The fugg is going on?:biggums: /