Explain: NBA shooting coach on playing vs Steph Curry in HS; why pros wash out | Marc Campbell pt 2
Otherworldly footwork
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In this episode, Eric Apricot interviews Marc Campbell, an NBA analyst, former shooting coach, ex-pro player in Europe, and NCAA champion. They discuss Campbell's experiences playing against Steph Curry in high school, including Curry's early signs of greatness and unique playing style. They discuss the evolution of Curry's shot mechanics and how they have (or have not) influenced NBA shooting styles. Marc also explains the difference between a push shot and Steph's shooting technique, emphasizing the importance of kinetic linking and rhythm in shooting. Additional topics include comparisons to other NBA players and insights into why some athletes succeed or fail in the league.
00:19 Playing against Steph in high school
01:01 Looking up to Steve Nash
01:19 Steph then and now
01:47 Fearing Steph
02:55 Beating Steph in high school
03:41 Was Steph underrated(TM) ?
04:45 Athleticism covering for bad game reads
06:24 Steph's shot is not a push shot, Steph is outerworldly
08:37 NBA guys who can shoot in a gym and not in the game
10:47 For more Marc Campbell
11:09 Preview of Part 3
Part 1. Explain: NBA shooting coach analyzes Kuminga, Podz, Hield and Steve Kerr | Marc Campbell part 1
Next: Explain: NBA shooting coach on working w NBA pros & teams; Podz & 1-2 vs Hop | Marc Campbell pt 3
For more of Marc Campbell's analysis, check out his Substack and podcast 'Low Man Help' https://lowmanhelp.substack.com and find him co-hosting on the 'All-NBA Podcast' with Tim Legler.
Bonus
Marc writes up related thoughts on our conversation at Low Man Help:
One of my favorite quotes arise from Andor where they rage against a seemingly impossible struggle. Where they stand “dwarfed by the scale of the enemy.
Where they remember “. . . that even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward. That tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. That the day will come when all these skirmishes and battles, these moments of defiance will have flooded the banks and then there will be one too many. One single thing will break the siege”.
Even if it amounts to nothing, doing something means something because all it takes for evil to win is for good men to do nothing.
I invite you to the ICE protests in LA. I accept the ban for political speech, I just hope you leave my post up. It’s been fun guys!!!
>>>[Warriors PR] Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski underwent successful surgery yesterday to repair a core muscle injury. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of training camp. Podziemski previously underwent successful left wrist debridement surgery on May 27.<<<
https://old.reddit.com/r/warriors/comments/1l9cg90/warriors_pr_warriors_guard_brandin_podziemski/
No wonder Podz had a below average performance during the playoffs. Get well soon, fella.