Redick isn't the only one who thinks Jordan is actually right handed
Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan is one of the most efficient players in basketball. How? Basically all his shots are within an arm's length of the basket, and when he jumps towards the rim it looks like he's springing off an invisible trampoline:
But even though Jordan's led the NBA in field goal percentage since 2013, it's safe to say his offensive repertoire would be much more effective if he flashed a bit more coordination from the free-throw line and low block.
What if he could make a jump hook every now and again? How much better would he be? These are frustrating questions, but Jordan's teammate, J.J. Redick, believes the 27-year-old big man's problems would be solved if he started using his right hand more often (via The Orange County Register):
“I’ve tried for the last two years to convince him to shoot free throws right-handed,” J.J. Redick said. “I really have. He jumps off his left foot, which is how most right-handed people jump. Their left foot is their dominant foot. He shoots every single jump hook, and tonight, running hook, with his right hand. He finishes around the basket with his right hand. “He’s really good at it.” When Jordan threw out the first pitch at an Angels game this summer, he was more Nolan Ryan (righty) than Randy Johnson (lefty).
He isn't the only one:
This is interesting. What exactly does Jordan have to lose if he spends the rest of the regular season shooting every free-throw with his right hand? Considering he's only made 42.5 percent with his left this year, maybe it's time to switch things up.
Again, what's the worst that could happen?
