Donatas “D-Molition Derby” Motiejunas is leading the league in made hook shots this year. Kind of a surprise, but also kind of not, because once you think about it, there is no one else in the league who shoots them at the volume he does (except Vucevic, who is slightly worse at converting them). Do I smell a compilation?
Yes! I did a Dirk fadeaway compilation last year, and as that one has been taken down from YouTube (god damn it NBA give me my videos back), it needs to be replaced by something even more compelling. D-Mo’s moves in the post are evocative of the old days, with his fancy footwork and ambidexterity, and are the perfect thing to shine a spotlight on.
Somehow I don’t think a compilation of his dunks would be as noteworthy. Has he even ever postered anybody?