“I don’t know if this is a very good idea, Bogdan,” said Nemanja Bjelica, speaking in his native Serbian. “Shhhh! Don’t talk so loud!” Bogdan Bogdanovic hissed angrily. “Sorry,” Nemanja replied in a whisper. “I forgot for a second that if we get caught out here breaking quarantine, they’ll probably deport us. Wait, no, I…
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James Harden All 271 Three-Pointers Full Highlights (2019-20 Three-ilation Part II)
In chapter one of my illuminating oral history on James Harden and his stepback three-point shot, we investigated his upbringing and how it shaped him into the man that he is today. But his journey didn’t end when he made it to the NBA as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. His journey was…
Read MoreJames Harden All 271 Three-Pointers Full Highlights (2019-20 Three-ilation Part I)
James Harden’s stepback three-pointers are a subject of much debate among NBA fans. Are they a benefit to the game, an aesthetic display of pure basketball skill topped with a bow of analytic-minded scoring efficiency? Are they a detriment to the game, an ugly manifestation of the kind of selfish, me-first basketball that some would…
Read MoreDamian Lillard All 226 Three-Pointers Full Highlights (2019-20 Three-ilation Part II)
“This isn’t gonna work. At all.” J.J. Hickson was standing in front of the mirror in the locker room, alternating his gaze between his own reflection and the picture of LaMarcus Aldridge that was up on his phone. “Our faces are totally different. There’s no way that I trick Neil into thinking I’m LaMarcus.” “I…
Read MoreDamian Lillard All 226 Three-Pointers Full Highlights (2019-20 Three-ilation Part I)
Damian Lillard sat, waiting, in one of the many conference rooms that could be found in the office building where the Blazers’ front office was located. He had a meeting scheduled with Neil Olshey, the Blazers’ general manager, and he wasn’t looking forward to it. His previous encounters with the executive had been…strange, to put…
Read MoreDoug McDermott All 118 Three-Pointers Full Highlights (2019-20 Season Three-ilation)
“We are gathered here today to honor and remember the life of one of the NBA’s greatest sharpshooters…” The assembled group of mourners stood solemnly as the minister paid a final tribute to the man who was, at that very moment, lying in a casket that was waiting to be lowered into a six-foot-deep hole…
Read MoreJaren Jackson Jr. All 135 Three-Pointers Full Highlights (2019-20 Season Three-ilation)
For being one of the best up-and-coming jumpshooting bigs in the game today, Jaren Jackson Jr. (henceforth referred to as “Jx3” because “JJJ” is lame) sure does have an ugly-looking jumper. You don’t even have to be a hater to see it (although you will likely latch onto the reality of his ugly jumper if…
Read MoreTyler Herro All 99 Three-Pointers Full Highlights (2019-20 Three-ilation)
Tyler Herro rang the doorbell three times in quick succession and impatiently waited. He knew the occupant was at home because he could hear music playing from inside. He was about to spam the doorbell button some more when the door finally opened, revealing a confused-looking Kelly Olynyk standing there in a bathrobe. “Oh, hey…
Read MoreDevonte’ Graham All 218 Three-Pointers Full Highlights (2019-20 Season Three-ilation Part II)
“Put me down!” Devonte’ yelled, ruing (not for the first time) the undeniable disadvantage that his short stature posed. He started kicking his legs to free himself, but when a dangerous-looking automatic firearm was brandished in front of his face by one of the men, he stopped struggling and allowed himself to get dragged towards…
Read MoreDevonte’ Graham All 218 Three-Pointers Full Highlights (2019-20 Season Three-ilation Part I)
Devonte’ Graham walked home after a solo training session at the Hornets’ practice facility. His condo was just a few blocks away, and he liked it that way. There was never an excuse not to hit the gym and get some weight training in, or to step on the court for a couple hours of…
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