Bam Adebayo started taking more three-point shots toward the end of last season. He is now working on his sharpshooting from behind the arc during U.S. Olympic team practices.
A video posted on X showed him working on his corner three-point shot during an Olympic team practice Saturday.
In the latter part of last season Adebayo took and made more three point shots than he ever has in his career. He had a streak of hitting a three-pointer in seven of nine games, going 9-of-16 during the stretch.Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, an assistant coach with the Olympic squad, said last season he would rather see Adebayo take his long-range shots from the top of the arc as opposed to the perimeter.
If Adebayo averaged a few triples a game it would help with the Heat's spacing on the Court. It would mean the defenders would have to take Adebayo's outside shot seriously and defend him closer on the perimeter or up high at the top of the arc. It could then open up a lane for one of his teammates for an easy layup, should he pass on the shot.Scott Salomon joined FanNation on Sports Illustrated in April 2024 covering breaking news and analysis for the Miami Dolphins channel.
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