Amari knows he is such a liability at the free throw line .
Larry glover 's 590 am post game show
Larry glover 's 590 am post game show
Kenny walker believes the reason why amari does not offensively attack the rim (aka dunk the ball)
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If you dunk the ball you get less free throws than missing a 1 footer off the glass
I love Kenny. We all love Kenny. But, no. I don't no the reason he's not being aggressive at the rim, but it's not because of FTs.
If you were a liability at the FT line, wouldn’t you want to jam it?
I don't think Amari can jump, especially off 2 feet. Any kind of obstacle will hinder him from getting "wound up" to dunk.
Just taking up for his boys. Sky can say what he wants. He always gets a pass in my book!
Go Cats!
Go Cats!
All the more reason to practice free throws until your fingers bleed. Dunking the ball is the highest percentage shot. Jam it, big guy. Just get into position !
Geez, I dislike Tennessee basketball fans more than I do Louisville basketball fans and that is saying something! Tennessee fans talk so much shit like they’re one of the blue blood schools or something. It would be pain if UK lose to UT on Friday, especially if they make it to the Final 4. UK would be on their stupid first ever Final 4 run highlight reel.
Coach Pope is going to have them ready and we’re playing with confidence with less pressure, we’re going to be the underdog. Fans should bring out the broom 🧹 because Kentucky is going for the sweep on Friday night!
Coach Pope is going to have them ready and we’re playing with confidence with less pressure, we’re going to be the underdog. Fans should bring out the broom 🧹 because Kentucky is going for the sweep on Friday night!
Especially when they own us in football. Gotta take control in the basketball series.
Is there a list where that it is on around the state? I used to like that show. They didn't sugar-coat things.
I actually wondered that myself. I watch him play and I don't see confidence.
The way Amari shoots free throws, I'm amazed he makes any. It's a very odd looking shot.
If he was more fluid with post moves and shooting, he would absolutely dominate.
I guess Kenny could be right, but it's just a theory. IDK, maybe AW is trying to avoid contact, but what he is doing is missing an easy 2 points by not dunking it and now everyone scouting us, is seeing him miss these bunnies, so he better figure it out.
Might as well dunk it, if you miss the free throw, at least you got the bucket.
If he was more fluid with post moves and shooting, he would absolutely dominate.
I guess Kenny could be right, but it's just a theory. IDK, maybe AW is trying to avoid contact, but what he is doing is missing an easy 2 points by not dunking it and now everyone scouting us, is seeing him miss these bunnies, so he better figure it out.
Might as well dunk it, if you miss the free throw, at least you got the bucket.
I think his footwork is poor. It’s why he is rather stiff in post ups too.
The jumping off TWO feet is an interesting one. I've seen players not have the fluidity to explode off two feet, especially on the move. This COULD be it. However, when you're 7-feet and as athletic as Amari, it's not like he needs much to get to the rim. There are lay-ups he is releases above the cylinder and still, not dunking.
He's not a GREAT free throw shooter, but he's still 60%+. I'd rather make 1 of 2, than miss a lay-up, fall down and get beat to the other end.
He's not a GREAT free throw shooter, but he's still 60%+. I'd rather make 1 of 2, than miss a lay-up, fall down and get beat to the other end.
He shoots them the way we shoot mini basketballs at the arcade.
I've noticed he has his hands down below his waist most of the time, even on defense. Because of this, it causes him to take a little longer to get his shot off or to react. Maybe that split second extra allows the defense just enough time to recover to hinder his shot. There's not been too many Kentucky players that I've gotten more aggravated at but then the next possession been so happy with than AW.
I believe this has a lot to do with it. He also falls away on a lot of his shots instead of gathering his feet and exploding to the rim. He's physical enough to get guys off balance and has long enough arms that he should be able power through.
When Amari attempts a layup, it’s like he doesn’t have thumbs.
I’ve never in my life heard so much crap. His head damn near was at the rim on that break away dunk against Illinois.
Stiff? He’s 7’ tall. He don’t have to jump but maybe 6-8” to dunk the ball.
He just chooses to shoot it most of the time. Think it’s just his culture and how he learned to play.
Stiff? He’s 7’ tall. He don’t have to jump but maybe 6-8” to dunk the ball.
He just chooses to shoot it most of the time. Think it’s just his culture and how he learned to play.
I'm dead serious when I say that someone needs to tap Amari in the nads 2 minutes before tipoff.
Do something to put him in hulk mode and keep him there.
Anything but pouty-Amari
Do something to put him in hulk mode and keep him there.
Anything but pouty-Amari
Crap. Dang it, I no better. I'm ashamed.
Nonsense. Getting 2 pts and then a 50/50 FT is better than missing and getting 2 50/50 FTs.
I used to think this until I watched him in warmups before the Oklahoma game in the SEC tournament. He had several impressive dunks, including a one handed 360. I kid you not. I'm not saying it was Mac McClung level or anything approaching it, but they were good enough that I was stunned to see that he could do it. I had assumed that he just couldn't.
I have NO CLUE why he doesn't attack the rim during games, but it isn't because he can't jump well enough.
I think he just defaults to avoiding contact, so he dances or rolls away from defenders. Trying to find angles rather than just go through them.
But you put their big man in foul trouble. AT least, I know he is 7 ft but he puts no arch on his shot and hits the front of the rim 50% of the time.
Nail Larry has a call in show from 12 to 3 Mon thru Friday ,he talks sports and politics . Larry and Kenny walker do a post game call in show after the end of every game. 590 am wvlk eastern times I heart
Sorry but the answer to lack of dunks isn’t mysterious. It comes down to nutrition. His body is suffering from a lack of Wheatabix. Thankfully, he is back on the prescription. Within two weeks, he will be the next coming of Dominique Wilkins.
It was on around the state at one time. The post game. I haven't heard it in a while. I could go online but it's up against UK and I usually listen to it and it's endless commercials.
So he either misses a lay up or makes 1 of 2 free throws...
I'll take my chances with Amari dunking the ball.
I'll take my chances with Amari dunking the ball.
He's definitely afraid of contact as he always fades on the jump hook.
I don't remember the postgame show being on around the state before. I thought it was always just on 590WVLK. I could be wrong about that.
He jumps fine, he just has a guard mentality. He's just not a physically minded guy and avoids contact and likes to play in space. He's more comfortable double clutching against a defender than going through him. He's more comfortable dribblinb around them than backing them down. When he jumps he picks his feet up to hesitate and double clutch to get shots off instead of exploding over guys. He still quick releases turn arounds in the lane before his eyes find the basket because he's worried about getting them blocked.
Its just his style and mentality. The guy is incredibly gifted athetically and physically but doesnt know it. I've always joked they need to put a full length mirror in the locker room for him to stand in front of before each game to remind him he's the beast on the floor.
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