Basketball: Why doesn't anybody use the skyhook anymore?

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Yeah, but weren’t you playing with smaller balls back then? :smiley:

I’m glad Shaq got the mention here. If he grows that hook he could stay in the game until his 50s. Heck, I might even start watching pro ball again.

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[QUOTE=middleman]
The only way to get on Sportscenter is the 3ptr or the dunk.
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I dunno; I feel pretty confident that someone breaking out with a Kareem-style skyhook would make it onto Sportscenter.

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[QUOTE=spoke-]
I dunno; I feel pretty confident that someone breaking out with a Kareem-style skyhook would make it onto Sportscenter.
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True, but it is a lot easier to dunk!

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[QUOTE=middleman]
All but the most efficient players seemed to have abandoned the midrange shot.
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Like the bounce pass.

Don’t even get me started on Shaq.

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[QUOTE=middleman]
Also, the skyhooks is a midrange shot. A lot of NBA players seem to have fallen in love with the 3pt shot. The only way to get on Sportscenter is the 3ptr or the dunk.
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Is a skyhook really more efficient than a trey?

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[QUOTE=Marley23]
Is a skyhook really more efficient than a trey?
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Oh yeah, by a bunch, those who could shoot one back in the day usually hit over 50% IIRC.