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Who would you compare Von Wafer jumpshot style to?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by TheDreamShake, Jan 22, 2009.

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  1. YaoDreaming

    YaoDreaming Member

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    Kirk Snyder or Mike James.
     
    #21 YaoDreaming, Jan 22, 2009
  2. TheDreamShake

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    I didn't think of Mike james, that might be a good choice. James doesn't jump as high
     
    #22 TheDreamShake, Jan 22, 2009
  3. Gwalchmai

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    Purvis Short.
     
    #23 Gwalchmai, Jan 22, 2009
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    I was thinking exactly the same...talk about textbook defense lol
     
    #24 Akim523, Jan 22, 2009
  5. rocketman1979

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    Wafer's Wafer? :D
     
    #25 rocketman1979, Jan 22, 2009
  6. rimrocker

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    Couldn't find a good photo, but this guy is who I thought about when I first started paying attention to Wafer's shot...

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    #26 rimrocker, Jan 22, 2009
  7. Dr of Dunk

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    On one of his 3's last night, I thought the same thing. He brought rain with that jumper. But Purvis' shot was just silly - an 18 footer probably went 30 feet in the air. lol.
     
    #27 Dr of Dunk, Jan 22, 2009
  8. Illmatic

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    Either Mike James

    Or Larry Bird but with a lot of elevation- the way he raises his hands above his head is similar to Bird, elevation is a different matter
     
    #28 Illmatic, Jan 22, 2009
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    Sam Mack :D
     
    #29 HeyDude, Jan 22, 2009
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    Scottie Brooks!!!
     
    #30 deadlybulb, Jan 22, 2009
  11. dram1

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    Kirk's shooting motion was like a pitcher's wind-up. Slow! Paint drying on a wall would watch HIM shoot.

    Mike James' shot was overhead.

    V-Dub's shot is two-handed, as in both hands are contributing to the shot alignment as opposed to a predominant shooting hand and a less dominant hand that assists in setting the ball on the shooting hand. Also...he holds the ball out in front, and pushes through as opposed to the overhead motion.
     
    #31 dram1, Jan 22, 2009
  12. Spacemoth

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    I don't think Wafer puts his left hand on top of the ball as much as Luther Head does. Thankfully. Remember when we were excited about Luther Head during his rookie year?
     
    #32 Spacemoth, Jan 22, 2009
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    Not at all. T-Mac has one of the most smoothest LOOKING jump shot in the game. Not saying Von doesn't have a nice looking jumper, but Mike James is a good one.
     
    #33 Angkor Wat, Jan 22, 2009
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    That's not T-mac. It's Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway.
     
    #34 Elie#17, Jan 22, 2009
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    he reminds me of mix between teen wolf and cuttino, only with less of an ego than those 2.
     
    #35 conquistador#11, Jan 22, 2009
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    #36 don grahamleone, Jan 22, 2009
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    Jason Terry
     
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    I think people just say T-Mac because both get so much elevation on their shots, but that's where the similiarity ends.

    Love that elevation, although I swear every time he shoots I think he's going to miss.

    Also, craziest 3pt shot on the team has to go to Brooks. Have you guys ever tried shooting sideways like that? I can't do it at all.
     
    #38 Matt78777, Jan 22, 2009
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    Looked at this pic and immediately thought of mike james. Definitely not t-mac, his trajectory is more straight.
     
    #39 StevieFlight3, Jan 22, 2009
  20. plee

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    Sort of reminds me of Mad Max...
     
    #40 plee, Jan 22, 2009
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