How Lonzo Ball shoots a jump shot is one of the most scrutinized elements of any young player’s game in NBA history, and not without good cause. His peculiar shooting form drew curious stares while he was at UCLA, but it was difficult to argue with the 41.2% that he shot from 3-point range. His rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers was a different story, where a hot stretch during the middle of the season was bookended by historically poor outside shooting.
The focus on his unconventional form will be greater than ever this season, as the addition of LeBron James brings an increased need for spot-up shooting and even more national attention to the Lakers.