Shawn Marion Jumper

For all the ridicule Shawn Marion gets for sticking his butt out on his jump shot, he’s always, especially in the Phoenix and Dallas years, remained a legitimate shooting and scoring threat as a combo forward who could not only play all-team defense against the opposition’s best guards and forwards and even centers, but one that could also stretch the floor and create opportunities for point guards like Steve Nash and Jason Kidd.

Here is a breakdown of his shooting from various spots on the floor, courtesy of Basketball-Reference which highlights his all-around strong shooting, despite the questionable form. Players like Shawn Marion and Joakim Noah serve as front-runner examples of ugly but effective shooters capable of making All-star level impact in the NBA. If you don’t have that picture-perfect form and technique on your jump shot, don’t give up and don’t let them (well-intended coaches and instructors) convince you otherwise. With enough practice and confidence, the improvement of your jumper will come naturally.

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