The Biggest Lie In NBA Shooting

Why do NBA legends like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant, and Reggie Miller all shoot completely differently… yet get the same results? For years, basketball players have been taught there’s a “perfect” shooting form. Elbow in. Square to the rim. Release at the top. But the deeper you study NBA shooting mechanics, the more that idea falls apart. In this video, we break down the science of shooting, biomechanics, repeatability, and why elite shooters trust their own unique motion instead of copying a textbook form. From Steph Curry’s fast off-center release to Klay Thompson’s perfect mechanics, this is the real reason the greatest shooters in NBA history all look different.