If his first season in the NBA was any indication, New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is a gunner.
During runs of hot shooting, the bunches of points he poured in sparked the Knicks offense and carried the team. But when he cooled off, the shot volume didn't change.
If he ever wants to develop into a truly great player, he'll have to address his shot selection when he's having a poor shooting night.
It's said that great shooters have no conscience and short memories. The Ray Allens of the league trust their mechanics and keep firing, knowing that they'll get a few shots to drop eventually.
But turning around cold streaks isn't about powering through them; it's more crucial to find shots in the flow of the offense that don't disrupt rhythm.
With Hardaway's all-around offensive game, it's understandable why he rarely encounters a shot he doesn't like.
His lethal outside touch, both off the dribble and in catch-and-shoot situations, has defenders guarding him closely all over the floor. His ability to penetrate and finish with strength punishes def ...
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The One Flaw in Tim Hardaway, Jr.’s Game That He Must Fix
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