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Originally Posted by Arne
Jordan worked on his 3pt-shot. Did he really get that much better? No. And Jordan was someone who worked hard every practise.
So I think it's a bit unfair to judge someone just by watching his shot. Just look at Parker.
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True, Jordan never did become a great 3pt shooter but his midrange game became dominant thru his had work and he diversified his game. So there was improvement in shooting even if he didn't become a great 3pt shooter (bringing the line in did help of course). MJ is kind of a tough example though being the best or one of the best ever... tough standard to have when talking about Darius Miles of all people.
That being said I always think about two great centers - Hakeem and Shaq. Hakeem was a pretty bad FT shooter coming in but improved to be a very respectable FT shooter - mid 70's I believe. Shaq on the other hand hasn't even sniffed 60% most of the time much less 70%.
**(off the top of my head, players like Kenyon Martin, Bobby Simmons, Bonzi Wells, Quentin Richardson).**
hmmmm, didn't Bobby Simmons win most improved last year? sure his numbers are down some but i didn't think anyone was expecting him to become elite all of a sudden.