Z's hook shot even works in the Pros
Zavier Simpson hit the Clippers with his patented hook shot. Apparently the announcers had never seen anything like that and went nuts. I don't think Isaiah Hicks, a fourth year player out of North Carolina was ready for it. Although I don't think it likely, I'd love to see Rob Pelinka take a flyer on Z with his 15th roster spot (of course, Chaundee gets a spot too).
August 14th, 2021 at 4:12 PM ^
Z's shot is a thing of beauty.
"Beauty is truth, and truth, beauty."
August 14th, 2021 at 4:14 PM ^
A shot like that works anywhere
August 14th, 2021 at 4:33 PM ^
It’s one thing to use the hook over Isaiah Hicks. It’s another whole thing to use the hook over Giannis or Kawhi. Still awesome to see, and hope Simpson is able to scrape on somewhere!
August 14th, 2021 at 6:23 PM ^
Well, it’s not like other dudes are lighting those two up…
August 14th, 2021 at 5:26 PM ^
I love Simpson for what he did here but he brings nothing to an NBA team. Basically Ben Simmons but half the size. You cant run a ball screen with him because the defender would just go under the screen straight to the paint.
August 14th, 2021 at 5:42 PM ^
I expected it to work...it's unlockable from the angle it is released, and that is why he developed it...ingenuity...surprised nobody has done this.... It might be the thing that gets him to stick in league. Pioneer.
August 14th, 2021 at 9:02 PM ^
Simpson shot a higher percentage from 3 than his hook shot his senior year.
His hook shot rarely worked.
August 15th, 2021 at 11:14 AM ^
I couldn't find stats for his Senior year, but he hit 70% of his hook shots his Junior year. His final yar 3-pt percentage was 36% so I doubt you are correct.
From the Toledo Blade:
"Simpson converts his hook shots at a 70 percent clip, a percentage that makes it a reliable weapon for the Wolverines. He flummoxed Maryland with four hooks earlier this month, leaving the College Park audience gasping each time.
“That kid makes four skyhooks. Are you kidding me?” Maryland coach Mark Turgeon said. “One, I can get. But four?”"
August 15th, 2021 at 2:25 PM ^
I specifically cited his senior year. Thank you for establishing his hook shot worked his Junior year.
Guess what happens once there is film on a player with new tendencies?
August 15th, 2021 at 3:12 PM ^
I still find it hard to believe he didn't hit his hook shot at a 36% clip. Can you cite statistics or is an anecdotal opinion?
August 15th, 2021 at 12:47 PM ^
Chaundee going undrafted was so lame. He's gonna be a steal.