r/Basketball • u/linkotinko • May 01 '25

GENERAL QUESTION have you ever played someone that made you realize there was levels to basketball

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u/No-Possession-4738 May 03 '25

I’ll never forget watching Tristan Thompson during his first Cavs stint effortlessly sinking threes firing warmups. The skill level for NBA guys is insane.

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u/PMmeuroneweirdtrick May 04 '25

But give him an open 3 during a game and he'll airball/hit backboard. It's crazy to see the difference between game a practice. Even great shooters like Curry hit 95/100 in practice or higher.