NBA legend suggests underhand free throws for Knicks' Robinson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
As the New York Knicks approach the NBA Finals, center Mitchell Robinson faces free-throw shooting challenges, exacerbated by a finger injury requiring surgery. Hall of Famer Rick Barry has proposed that Robinson switch to an underhand shooting technique, a method Barry successfully employed during his career. Barry notes that the adjustment could help Robinson minimize reliance on his injured finger while improving his free-throw percentage, which stands at just 30.2% in the playoffs. With the Finals set to begin, the discussion around this unconventional strategy could impact Robinson's effectiveness on the court.
- •Knicks nearing NBA Finals, needing four wins for the championship.
- •Mitchell Robinson's free-throw percentage at 30.2% in playoffs.
- •Rick Barry advocates for underhand shooting approach for Robinson.
- •Robinson's injury complicates his free-throw shooting ability.
- •Every possession will be crucial for Knicks in upcoming games.
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