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[Orlando Sentinel] Rafer Alston's New and Improved Jump Shot

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Orlando Sentinel

April 1, 2009

Rafer Alston Corrects Flawed Shooting Technique

(Orlando) Stan Van Gundy says that AND1 legend, Rafer "Skip to My Lou" Alston, has finally managed to eliminate the funky right-to-left-and-back-to-the-right curling motion in his shooting technique. Film sessions and hours of extra work on the court with a shooting coach allowed Rafer to identify and fix the flaw that has hampered his offensive efficiency since entering the league.

"We project Rafer will be starting over Jameer next season since fixing his jump shot," said Ron Jeremy. "He'll very likely shoot near 50% from the field. He's also improved his teardrop through extra work with our coaching staff."

Rafer Alston says he's always had a good jump shot but that with the improved technique, he expects to become an All-Star in 2009-10. "I-I-I played a differerent role... a different role... in Houston. Every-everything ran through Yao. In Orlando, I have to take on a big-bigger role in the offense since Dwight can't do anything other than du-dunk the ball."

When informed of the news, Jeff Van Gundy said, "You've got to be kidding me. We're talking about a guy that has shot below the Mendoza Line of basketball for his career. I'll be shocked if he shoots over 40%. I know I showed a lot of allegiance to Rafer when I was coaching in Houston but let's be serious for a minute. My brother needs to get off his meds."

Notes: Rafer Alston is a career 38.5% shooter from the field. He is well known for doing cool but aimless spin moves with the ball on the perimeter then backing it out and passing it to Tracy McGrady.

John Weisbrod

ORLANDO SENTINEL - Skip to My Lou Can Shoot Too

#1 BrooksBall, Apr 1, 2009

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Awesome!

#2 saleem, Apr 1, 2009
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Good one, you almost got me until I read Jeff tells Stan to get off the meds... haha

#3 zoids, Apr 1, 2009
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Haha. good form.

#4 Gakatron, Apr 1, 2009
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zoids said:

Good one, you almost got me until I read Jeff tells Stan to get off the meds... haha
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Glossed right over that Ron Jeremy reference, huh?

#5 ClutchCityReturns, Apr 1, 2009
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As soon as I read the line about him being better than Jameer next year, I knew it was too good to be true. Thanks for the laugh.

#6 WhoMikeJames, Apr 1, 2009
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You got me good.

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nicely done

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ClutchCityReturns said:

Glossed right over that Ron Jeremy reference, huh?
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Thats where I figured it out.

#9 BucMan55, Apr 1, 2009
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This article is just another April Fools Joke right.

#10 Kracka0476, Apr 1, 2009
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Kracka0476 said:

This article is just another April Fools Joke right.
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Actually, this one is not. This has a link and everything.

#11 Angkor Wat, Apr 1, 2009
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Now all he needs is a speech therapist before accepting the Finals MVP trophy!

#12 shastarocket, Apr 1, 2009
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Nice. It took me a minute to realize this was a joke.

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BrooksBall said:

"I-I-I played... Every-everything ran... big-bigger role..."
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LOL!!!

#14 vlaurelio, Apr 1, 2009
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The Rafer "quote" was spot-on. LOL

#15 Dave_78, Apr 1, 2009
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I lol'ed at the Howard dunking part

#16 dback816, Apr 1, 2009
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That Rafer quote was funny. Rafer's such a likeable guy. I know who I will be cheering for in the East.

#17 BucMan55, Apr 1, 2009
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I believed it until I read that Alston fixed his jumpshot.

That's so crazy

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I'm surprised I have't been flamed yet for the Rafer quotes. I seriously thought about leaving that out but then I realized I'm not the President so...

I'm going to hell either way.

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Projected to start over Nelson! HAAAAAAAAAAAAA. Love to see that.

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