EL SEGUNDO (Calif.) — Los Angeles Lakers2020: The road to the title Anthony Davis His game was full of versatility, as he shot close to 40% at 3 in the NBA Bubble playoffs.
Davis’ outside shot was off the cliff last season. His 3-point percentage fell to 18.6%, which contributed to the Lakers being 22nd from beyond the arc.
Davis was unable to play in 42 games this season due to injuries to his ankle and knee. Tuesday was Davis’ second day at Lakers training camp. Darvin Ham had just arrived and he revealed to the team that he was suffering from an unknown condition that affects his accuracy.
Davis stated, “A lot people don’t realize this, but I have been battling a wrist injury since January.” So it was affecting my shot, and everything. Although it’s not an excuse for my shooting difficulties, I was unable to capture the images I wanted. It was difficult to follow through.”
It was so bad!
Davis stated, “I couldn’t follow through.” It was extremely painful to follow through. That was why I kept trying again and again.
The Lakers center is confident his approach to the offseason was wise. His June video in which Davis stated that he had not shot a basketball since the regular-season ended two months earlier, received some criticism. Before he could resume skills training, he needed to first get his body in order.
“I’m 100% healthy,” Davis said. “I feel great. Ask the guys here. I really am shooting the ball. So I’ll always be prepared. If I have a shot, no matter where coach places me, whether it’s mid-range, post or perimeter, I’ll shoot it.
Ham repeatedly stated that his top priority is to improve the Lakers’ defense. Rob Pelinka, Lakers vice president basketball operations and general manger, admitted this week that the team’s outside shooting is still a concern.
Pelinka told Monday’s media conference that she believes shooting is a vital skill. “Some of that can be from the outside, via additional roster moves and roster moves throughout the year. Shooting growth can also happen from within. We feel that this team has players that will help you see that growth.
Ham mentioned Patrick Beverley, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Kendrick Nunn And rookies Max Christie And Scotty Pippen Jr. as standout shooters during the first part of camp.
Beverley is a confident player who can shoot from deep. A reporter suggested that Beverley’s offensive role might include cutting to the basket in this season’s game. He quickly responded.
Beverley said, “My numbers show that I shoot threes.” “I don’t know whether I should be trimming. I don’t know if your numbers show that you’re a reporter. It’s not clear if you should be a firefightersman, or any other job, based on your title. That would be a job you wouldn’t like to do so I wouldn’t want to make any cuts.
Beverley mentioned that he shot 39% with Minnesota on catch-and shoot 3s last season — in line with the average. Stephen Curry You can find the Golden State Warriors, who connected on 39.5% for his catch-and–shoot attempts.
“Numbers don’t lie,” Beverley said. “Elite catch-and-shoot 3-point shooter, obviously. Because that’s what people see, my defense has always been at forefront. However, when it comes down the numbers, I shoot alongside the best players in the league.