2 months agoTonight Lonzo Ball has connected on his first two 3-pointers against the Timberwolves in his first five minutes of preseason NBA action after sitting out since January, 2022 due to his third knee surgery
Above is a look back to Ball at the Chicago Bulls practice facility focusing on close range form shooting, which has without a doubt helped him to stay ready while he was barely mobile
Ball relies on a wide base with his feet facing the target instead of using a turn. That’s a personal preference that he’s ironed out over the years. He keeps the ball in as straight of a line as he can as he lifts it up and through his set point, like an express train passing through an empty station. Finally he snaps his wrist deliberately and the ball flows off his index and middle fingers on his release
Easy to forget that Zo completely overhauled his jump shot as a 21-year-old, which takes humility and dedication. He was up to 3.1 3PM per game at a 42% rate before his last injury in 2022
Here’s to hoping for a lasting recovery for the 25-year-old former lottery pick