In the NBA, shooting is all about rhythm and comfort. So, when players have five months between the end of the season and the start of training camp, it’s a process to stay sharp. For Thunder guard Anthony Morrow, it was a lofty goal of making 80,000 jump shots this summer.
In early July, Morrow was in Orlando to help support the Thunder’s Summer League squad, but even though the number was high, couldn’t give an exact update on his mid-summer shot total.
“I lost count,” Morrow said, with a sigh and a half smile. “It was hard to keep up with, but it’s been a lot.