jack daniel 999 27 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 now that he's got his hook shot going on what's next... _________________________________________________ The addition of a sweeping hook shot across the lane has made the 6-foot-11, 268-pound Howard even more of a nightmare for foes. For years, defenders shaded him toward the baseline, knowing that's where he prefers to go for dunks and layups. And because Howard had few counter moves to the middle of the floor, he was often plagued by turnovers. But now Howard can score in so many other ways. "That has become his go-to move," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. "When he doesn't have to stop and gather himself before going up there's less time for the help to come over and trap him. He gets such great extension and he's gotten where he can make them with either hand." http://www.floridatoday.com/ar...02240329/1002/SPORTS Our story actually began years ago, when Howard started working on the move. He did it occasionally in games, but then it would disappear. Then Van Gundy saw him rolling the shot in during a warm-up in Dallas. Howard said he made about five running hooks that night. Jabbar Jr. was born. What makes it so good is Howard is a natural left-hander, so he can shoot it with either hand. His extension makes it unblockable. "Somebody said I should call myself Kareem Abdul-Dwight," Howard said. http://www.orlandosentinel.com...eb23,0,601517.column Introducing our starting center... Dwight Kareem Abdul Howard jr... Superman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack daniel 999 27 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 now that he's got his hook shot going on what's next... _________________________________________________ The addition of a sweeping hook shot across the lane has made the 6-foot-11, 268-pound Howard even more of a nightmare for foes. For years, defenders shaded him toward the baseline, knowing that's where he prefers to go for dunks and layups. And because Howard had few counter moves to the middle of the floor, he was often plagued by turnovers. But now Howard can score in so many other ways. "That has become his go-to move," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. "When he doesn't have to stop and gather himself before going up there's less time for the help to come over and trap him. He gets such great extension and he's gotten where he can make them with either hand." http://www.floridatoday.com/ar...02240329/1002/SPORTS Our story actually began years ago, when Howard started working on the move. He did it occasionally in games, but then it would disappear. Then Van Gundy saw him rolling the shot in during a warm-up in Dallas. Howard said he made about five running hooks that night. Jabbar Jr. was born. What makes it so good is Howard is a natural left-hander, so he can shoot it with either hand. His extension makes it unblockable. "Somebody said I should call myself Kareem Abdul-Dwight," Howard said. http://www.orlandosentinel.com...eb23,0,601517.column Introducing our starting center... Dwight Kareem Abdul Howard jr... Superman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Svanxx 30 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Both were great articles. I love seeing Dwight's hook shots. Last year he had baby hooks, but this year he has the real thing and they're dropping consistently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emory889 353 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 A hook shot is the hardest shot in basketball to defend when executed properly. I don't think I've ever seen a guy that consistently shoots them with either hand. Dwight's constant improvement still manages to astound me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natesroom 197 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 every year he wants to add something...next year add the foul shot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jec 427 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 quote: Originally posted by Nathan Rule:every year he wants to add something...next year add the foul shot... No, he ought to incorporate those half court shots into his game somehow. Hew probably shoots those at the same percentage as his FT's anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThisIsTheYear 241 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Oddly enough, he used to make me cringe with those same hookshots. It's incredible how far he's come along. That is without a doubt his go-to move now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyce_1 311 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 i think next year is when that bank shot will be consistent. before our eyes, dwight is piling up the offensive skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no_ma'am 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 i thought this was a thread about him converting to Islam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bro 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 we call it 'THE PATRICK EWING EFFECT'in science. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datmagic 13 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 quote: Howard's numbers were 32 points, 17 rebounds and an approving yawn from Van Gundy. "That's sort of what I expect out of Dwight," he said. lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
