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Message: [QUOTE="zepfan, post: 2452644, member: 8094"] Very streaky shooter. His mechanics seem slightly off, but hard to tell without standing right behind or right in front of him. He seems to bring the ball behind his head (cocking it) before the release and possibly with his elbow slightly out, not directly under his hand. Larry Bird shot this way but his elbow was always in the perfect L position with elbow and hand at exact 90 degree angle. The other great 3 shooters like Reggie Miller, Ray Allen, and Steph Curry all release straight through from in front and just above forehead without cocking behind. This is a more "pure" or fluid mechanical style that stays in a straight line from the floor (feet) to the release without the backwards cocking motion. In my opinion, the cocking behind the head style of shooting is harder, more prone to variations from shot to shot. However, with enough practice (like underhand free-throw shooting) consistency can happen regardless. Time will tell whether he really becomes a reliable "shooter" or continues to be very streaky. I hope the former. [/QUOTE]