There’s a science behind shooting the ball that coaches teach us all day long, getting an Arc on that ball etc.. but let’s take a look at those that dare to defy that doctrine. Those that have some of the strangest shots in NBA history, yet they were shots that actually worked for them and yet kept us entertained at the same time.
Shawn Marion’s shot was as unique as it was comical. He’d hold the ball in front of his chest and then fling it towards the basket like a medieval slingshot. It wasn’t pretty, but hey, it went in! Watching Marion shoot was oddly captivating as you’d cover your eyes thinking there’s no way that would go in, yet it would.
Rick Barry heads with his underhanded free throw technique, also known as the “Granny Shot” that actually worked for him.While it may have looked like he was auditioning for a senior citizen’s horseshoe tournament, it was incredibly effective.
Bill Cartwright’s free throw form was… peculiar to say the least. He held the ball with both hands, pulled it back like acatapult and then launched it towards the hoop. It wasn’t the prettiest shot, but it got the job done. Watching Cartwright at theline was like watching a medieval knight trying to use a catapult. Unconventional, but oh-so-entertaining!
Joakim Noah’s shot was as unique as his hairstyle. He’d spin the ball with a side-spin that made it look like a mini tornado. It was unconventional unpredictable, and downright hilarious. Watching Noah shoot was like watching a magician pull a rabbit out of a hat – you never knew what was going to happen next!
Lonzo Ball’s shooting form is… well, let’s just say it’s a sight to behold. He brings the ball up from his left hip and releases it from the right side of his head,like he’s trying to launch a frisbee. It’s a strange sight, but when he gets hot, he can rain threes with the best of them. Watching Ball shoot is like watching a contortionist perform – it’s odd, but you can’t help but stare!
Chuck Hayes’ free throw routine was priceless.
He’d bounce the ball, take a deep breath, and then… hitch. It looked like he was trying to hitchhike mid-shot. It was asurprising pause and release shot that no one saw coming and that is definitely worth watching. The result was a shot that looked like it was in slow motion. It was so odd that referees once called a lane violation on his own team because they thought he had finished shooting. Now that’s a blooper reel classic!
Michael Adams had a shooting form that defied all logic. He’d push the ball towards the hoop with both hands, like he was trying to shove it away. It definitely wasn’t textbook, but it worked for him. Watching Adams shoot was like watchingsomeone try to play basketball for the first time – confusing, but oh-so- amusing!
Conclusion: The NBA’s Comedy Club
From Marion’s human slingshot to Barry’s granny shot, Cartwright’s medieval catapult, and Noah’s tornado twister, these players have given us some of the most hilariously strange shots in NBA history. They remind us that basketball is not just about following the textbook; sometimes, it’s about rewriting it in the most laugh-out-loud way possible.
So, the next time you’re watching an NBA game, keep an eye out for those wacky shooting techniques. They may be wacky, but that shouldn’t make them wrong. There’s a science behind shooting the ball, but all that truly matters in the end is whether the ball goes in or out.
Don’t go stomping in my yard!
DURTY-YAK
