When “literally everybody” provides the same advice on the basketball floor, it can make it easier to follow through on that recommendation. That may have been the case recently for New Orleans guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who’s seen a major spike in his free throw attempts, after being urged to attack the basket. That helps him use his above-average size for a guard and often-ambidextrous finishing ability around the rim. Over the past six games, the 6-foot-6 Alexander-Walker has averaged 15.0 points and 3.7 foul shots, big increases from his prior stats. The Virginia Tech product shot 71 free throws in his first 42 appearances this season, compared to 22 over the six-game span.
Pelicans practice report presented by HUB International: Nickeil Alexander-Walker emphasis on driving improves offense
