LaMelo's Fatal Flaw: Why He Can't Shoot Right (And Defenses Don't Know)
BBALLBREAKDOWNNovember 3, 20250:32
Basketball
LaMelo's shooting mechanics are fascinating to break down. That chest-pass style jumper from the left side of his body explains why he's money going left on his pull-ups but struggles going right. It's all about alignment to the rim.⁣ ⁣ What really gets me is how defenses STILL haven't adjusted to this. If you're scouting properly, you should know by now that LaMelo's go-to move is that left-side pull-up three. Force him right and make him uncomfortable.⁣ ⁣ The Hornets don't have much talent around him, so I get why he feels like he has to create everything himself. But when your star player has such a clear tendency, opposing coaches should be all over that in their game plan.