Question Regarding Dwight's Free Throws

[Lakerfan In NY]

FT's are just repetition. Need to put the hours in. If he averaged 67% 1 year, he should be able to get near that again

I agree with you somewhat... FT are consistent repetition & confidence. He shoots FT differently every 3rd shot. You can almost see him say "please go in" or "just don't airball" when he shoots.

[MetroMan]

.590 to .490

Injury is a bad excuse. Didn't Kobe shoot free throws with a broken finger and still got over 82.

[duane v]

.590 to .490

Injury is a bad excuse. Didn't Kobe shoot free throws with a broken finger and still got over 82.

good point....

But getting only a combined 14 shot attempts in the last two games is more concerning

[MetroMan]

good point....

But getting only a combined 14 shot attempts in the last two games is more concerning

Howard is getting his touches but once he does 3 defenders nag him, Dwight never experienced anything like this in Orlando because he always had consistent 3 point shooters. He also did look a bit slow and tired

[mOrphosis]

Sorry...but Dwight needs to hit free throws if he wants to be considered an elite big man. It is a fundamental element of the game itself.

No excuses Dwight. He needs to drop the smiles and put in the work...because the team is not strong enough to overcome the holes in his game. It will cost the team loses.

[MetroMan]

He gotta fire this free throw coach. Fast.

[Showtime Steve]

He uses only his wrists, see what his form was back in early years. He raises his arms up, stops, then snaps his wrists to shoot.its not a fluid motion.

[MickeyMgl]

Why is it that his rookie year he shot .671 from the fee throw line and .590 for 5 years straight, BUT this year and last year His around .495??

What the hell happened here?

I think muscles happened. Same as with Shaq. The more time they spent in the weight room bulking up, the worse their free throws got.

[LAKobeBryant]

if you watch him shoot free throws. he shoots with his arms strength only thats why its always too strong or the shot has no arc/ flat shot. your suppose to shoot from your feet for those who know what im talking about.

[Mr_Jones]

It looks like he is just one of those guys like (Shaq / Wilt / Russell) who can't master FT's.

He should try shooting them underhanded.
I always wanted Shaq to shoot them that way.

You should leave.

[Avenged24]

Closed per OP's request