GIFs of Jeremy Lin's Reverse Layups vs. MEM

First off, great plays by Lin. But you guys sound funny trying to break it down. The easiest play is to use the left hand. Jeremy didn't have to switch hands (in the typical sense) because he had both hands on the ball when he pumped to get the defense committed. The rim would've still protected him but by using the correct hand his body would've added more protection plus he wouldn't have had to hang as long. He would've had more balance, more control, and it would have been a stronger move.

If Jeremy showed more control overall with his game few would say anything. He often ends up on the ground from being off balance in mid air.
Again, nice layups.

 

Less chance of him getting blocked when he uses his right hand.

 

You guys are blinded by Lin's nuts

 

nice play!

 

I'd say the Parsons nut-hugging is equal if not greater around here

 

Nice play but I agree it would've been much easier if he had a Left hand.

This is why Mcgrady made things look so easy. He was great at finishing with either hand.

 

Exactly. And a lot of people don't understand it but Lin didn't have an issue with his left hand he had an issue with his left foot. His left leg was weaker than his right leg so he rarely ever took off on his weaker foot and as a result he rarely finished with his left hand. Being able to take off on your weaker foot is a skill that separates average guards from elite guards.

 

CP3 does it too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHKoWbnOg78

I donot see a problem here not using their left hand. It's beautiful.

 

They're talking mostly about the second play.

 

Sort of skipped through this thread but has anyone played ball?

The point of these reverse layups clearly is that he's faking to go right, drawing players to the right side of the ring.

Not as strong as his right, he's left hand finish isn't bad at all. It's more of his dribbling under pressure and driving with his left. Lin's always been able to finish with his left.

 

YOU DOCTAH YET?!

you come down when you doctah

 

lol @ people worrying about his left hand finishing ability. the dude is one of the best finishers in the league for a PG. The only knock on him right now is his handle. He always loses control when he tries to force himself in the paint

 

Lin should stop doing layups and practice on his jumpshots.

 

Thx, I like both reverse layups, esp. the second one.

 

Those were smooth as hell.

 

Nice, very nice indeed, but too bad he isnt going to be here for the long haul. :/

 

Nah, that was an off-the-glass alley oop pass to T-Jones! :grin:

 

that was nice.

 

https://twitter.com/nbastats/statuses/414143326406049792

FG% on Drives (*min. 5 Drives/Game)
1.@JLin7: 63.0%
2.@KingJames: 61.5%
3.@tonyparker: 57.3%
4.@dwyanewade: 56.9%
5.@mconley11: 56.8%

He also ends up being one of the most efficient finishers in the NBA. People complaining are grasping for straws.

 

What a great company of 6th men!