You know how it’s just the best when people offer you unsolicited advice when you’re just trying to enjoy a sandwich? Andre Roberson does.
So just stop it. Stop bothering Andre Roberson with advice on his free throw shooting. He does understand. He needs to adjust something. The people, according to this fun article by Brett Dawson, understand that a bit less.
"“I’ve heard it all, to be honest,” he said. “‘Take a step back. Take a step to the right. Foot back.’ You get it all. ‘Elbow in!’ Everybody has their own. But everybody’s shot’s different. You just got to figure out what’s right for you.”"
It’s like suffering from depression and someone telling you to just “smile more.” Or having a broken leg and getting your limping technique dissected. Sure you may mean well, but on the other hand maybe shut up and leave me alone.
It’s just constant. Let’s start with giving some credit here. Roberson has tried the underhand free-throws. I like people who do that. It’s why Chinanu Onuaku is my favorite Rocket since Hakeem Olajuwon. You don’t know if the shot works unless you give it a shot.
But it didn’t. Most, if not all, of the unsolicited advice has been less than successful and/or comprehensively dismissed. This is unfortunate.
I know people a little bit. I know them enough to understand that Roberson is going to keep receiving opinions on things. So if we can’t end it, we can at least make it more creative. Here are some more ideas:
- Punt the basketball. Make sure no one is looking and just kick it. It worked at recess when I was in 4th grade, so it’ll work for you.
- Untie your own shoes and blame J.R. Smith. People like callbacks, and if it doesn’t go in at least you had some fun.
- Scream a lot. Before you shoot, just yell “AAAAAAAAHHHHHH” until the ball leaves your hand. It’ll make me laugh.
- Before shooting, dribble the ball to the rhythm of “Man Overboard” by Blink 182. That song always puts me in a good mood.
- Magnets.
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I like to think I’m as helpful as most people. Andre, if you’re reading this, add it to your list of stuff not to try. You’re welcome. Keep your head up and your elbow in.