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Former Harlem Globetrotter Goose Tatum is often credited with inventing the hook shot; he even shot them without looking at the basket. The hook shot later became a staple of many players in the National Basketball Association (NBA), including stars such as George Mikan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, … See more
In basketball, a hook shot is a play in which the offensive player, usually turned perpendicular to the basket, gently throws the ball with a sweeping motion of the arm farther from the … See more
NBA's Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer George Mikan developed a devastating hook shot while playing for DePaul University in … See more
People mentioned in the articleWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Who really taught Kareem Abdul-Jabbar his hook shot?
WEBMar 2, 2023 · Abdul-Jabbar is a legend. One of the greatest to ever play, and for 39 years was the NBA ’s all-time leading scorer. “The most unguardable shot in NBA history,” said …
ESPN - Secrets of the Skyhook
WEBWhen Abdul-Jabbar took a baseline seat at a 2004 Lakers game during his brief stint as a scout for the Knicks, Shaquille O'Neal noticed him and threw up a hook shot in the lane as an...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s skyhook shot, reviewed
WEBMar 27, 2020 · He once told astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson that his release point on the skyhook was “about 10 feet to 11 feet in the air.” That seems about right. Crucially, Abdul-Jabbar still had...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's signature sky hook notably …
WEBFeb 6, 2023 · Kareem Abdul-Jabbar created his nearly indefensible shot that came to be known as the sky hook. LeBron James, one might assume, has scored in a hundred different ways over two decades in …
THE VANISHING HOOK SHOT - Los Angeles Times
WEBMar 6, 1988 · Hagan, who played for the St. Louis Hawks from 1956 to 1966, was so identified with the shot that Vitalis used him and his hook shot in a commercial. Hagan …
Houbregs, Bob (1932-2014) - HistoryLink.org
WEBNov 5, 2019 · Bob Houbregs is the most decorated men's basketball player in University of Washington history. A record-setting scorer and consensus All-American known for his long-range hook shot, he led …
The Greatest Ever - Mr. Skyhook Kareem Abdul Jabbar at No.2
WEBNov 8, 2022 · Abdul-Jabbar was born as a Roman-Catholic and went by the name of Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. His birth certificate indicates him being a 12 pound baby …
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's iconic sky hook - how'd he …
WEBJun 23, 2020 · Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest NBA players of all time and his signature shot, the sky hook, one of the game's most iconic, unstoppable offensive weapons.
The Shot That Reigns Over the Rim - The New York Times
WEBMar 8, 1988 · In the pros, George Mikan of the Minneapolis Lakers shot hooks with either hand near the basket, and in the early 1960's, players like Bob Houbrigs of the …
Basketball moves - Wikipedia
WEBThe hook shot is most often used by post players because it is difficult to make the shot from a distance. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the NBA's 2nd all-time leading scorer by using his almost indefensible skyhook.
How to Do a Hook Shot in Basketball (5-Step Guide) …
WEBThe hook shot is said to have originated in the 1930’s when a Lithuanian player used it for the first time, but many also give credit to a former Harlem Globetrotter for originating the move. It has since become …
A Sky Hook That Was For The Book - Sports …
WEBApr 16, 1984 · Abdul-Jabbar's sky hook, which Laker coach Pat Riley had described the day before as "the ultimate shot, the greatest offensive weapon in sports," dropped through the basket. Riley began to...
Jump shot (basketball) - Wikipedia
WEBIn the NCAA collegiate archives, John Miller Cooper, who played at the University of Missouri in the 1930s, is recognized as the person to hoist the first jump shot. [5] …
Hank Luisetti, 86, Innovator Of Basketball's One-Hander
WEBDec 23, 2002 · Hank Luisetti, who changed the game of basketball with his running one-handed shots while playing for Stanford in the 1930's, died last Tuesday in San Mateo, Calif. He was 86.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar named the NBA legend who inspired his
WEBKareem Abdul-Jabbar revolutionized the game with his signature sky hook shot. Possessing a combination of size, skill, and grace that the game had never seen before, Kareem …
Whatever happened to the hook shot? - Utica Observer Dispatch
WEBDec 21, 2012 · Rick Barry shot 90 percent from the line during his Hall of Fame NBA career – underhanded all the time.
The hook shot in cricket: aggression thus answered - Sportskeeda
WEBNov 1, 2013 · Thus, was invented the hook shot. While the cover drive may enjoy the status of graceful elegance and aristocratic sophistication, the hook remains an epitome …
What happened to the hook shot? | Texarkana Gazette
WEBJan 12, 2022 · Lew Alcindor, who would later become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, began to learn the hook shot after being inspired by Hagan's success.
Legends profile: Bob Cousy | NBA.com
WEBSep 13, 2021 · Cousy scored 11 points, including a buzzer-beating left-handed hook shot that he threw up after spinning past a much larger player with a behind-the-back dribble.
NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar details how he learned the …
WEBKareem Abdul-Jabbar’s most notable move was his patented “sky hook,” which he talked about while throwing some shade at fellow NBA great Wilt Chamberlain.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Who Mastered the Sky Hook, Believes …
WEBAug 7, 2022 · NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar once detailed the reason for his unstoppable skyhook shot to have become a lost art in today's NBA.
Duke’s Mason Plumlee Keeps Practicing a Dying Art: the Hook …
WEBMar 29, 2013 · Stephens, who also played at Michigan State, said he taught the hook as a nod to his former coach Jud Heathcote, who insisted every player, regardless of …
Step-Back Jumper: The Origin Story Of The NBA's Most Deadly …
WEBMay 29, 2020 · First up, Larry Bird. He entered the league in 1979 with an immediate offensive impact, using his 6’9 frame to get off his lethal jumper. The step-back was definitely in Bird’s repertoire....
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