‘Mike tried to warn us’ – Rare Michael Jordan footage shows NBA icon profoundly explain dangers of shooting too many 3s

The 3-point shot has revolutionized the game of basketball. The 3-point line was first adopted by the NBA for the 1979-80 season, but it is only in the last 10 years that it has become the be-all and end-all for almost every NBA offense. 3 Steph Curry has changed modern basketballCredit: AP Most of that … Read more

Is shooting from outside the box a dying art in football?

Data, tactics and small-screen fame “I did a quick calculation,” says James Yorke, director of football at StatsBomb, one of the sport’s leading data suppliers and analytics companies. “After about 25 yards, the expected goal value of a shot is about 0.03, so roughly one in 33 goes in. From 20 yards, that doubles, but is … Read more

‘Like having a paintbrush’ – Michael Jordan’s shooting hand secret that he shared with only one other NBA legend

Michael Jordan had countless attributes that enabled him to become the basketball GOAT. His raw athleticism, vertical ability, and win-at-all-costs mentality were fundamental in him becoming a six-time NBA champion, but one particular trait is often overlooked — his gigantic hands. 4 Jordan is the greatest of all time in many peoples’ eyesCredit: Getty Listed … Read more