JJ Redick Calls Out Al Horford For His Weird Shooting Form 😭

In this clip, JJ Redick talks to Al Horford (The Boston Celtics) about his strange shooting form.
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[@JJRedick]

Whatever gets the job done! All respect to Al for evolving his game. More here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6iQgGqIh62kp5Y

[@peterwoodaman5936]

No doubt. He is a killer post season also. You saw the vibes last night. He turns up to 1000 in big games

[@michaelosambo4930]

call out Simmons if you dare

[@maplebear6527]

The way JJ's little co host dresses makes me want to assault him. Please let him know as soon as possible.

[@rashaunventura5599]

🍀🍀🍀🍀🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@magnuscroify]

Al Horford's longevity and effectiveness is truly remarkable. He is the consummate professional.

[@charl_lee]

Him and Brook Lopez are prime examples of players who adapted to the new style of play

[@Yournewdaddy420]

Yeah mane love that dude.

[@808kicks2]

@@charl_lee 🎯

[@JakeDantoni]

Seriously, dudes prime years were like 8 years ago and he’s still balling

[@amosdunham2511]

Remember when Philly fans said he was dead 😂😂

[@markhunt575]

Just a class act and never heard anyone have a bad thing to say about him.

[@toxinqwerty]

Sixers fans trash him all the time lol, where you been.

[@doob-]

@@markhunt575 perfectly put lmao

[@alaye5583]

He never called my mother back

[@markhunt575]

@@alaye5583 But I bet he called you on your birthday.

[@qzplayspiano]

i hate him but that’s because i’m a bucks fan

[@philll.1358]

Al Horford is the reason i cant respect a player that doesnt at least try to learn to shoot when they need it for their game. Al Horford went from 0 3pt shots to being top 5 in 3pt Percentage over the years. Its not easy but its never impossible

[@smb6952]

*cough* ben simmons *cough*

[@ananthropomorphictalkinggo6641]

Just say Ben Simmons, we all know who you're talking about.

[@philll.1358]

@@ananthropomorphictalkinggo6641 First to come to mind but will most likely not be the Last🤷🏾‍♂️

[@isaahwilder2346]

It’s not really the same cause horford was already a shooter with good mechanics he just didn’t have the range. Buuuut brook lopez is a different story

[@kifley19]

Brook Lopez as well

[@cesarcastanheira1774]

Robert Williams better be paying attention to his vet...

[@ImBluecams]

I agree, Rob doesn’t really need a shot right now but here in the next few years, especially if the injuries keep racking up he’s gonna need to learn how to shoot to stay relevant.

[@timothyjudge4807]

The frustrating thing is that Rob has a good looking stroke from the mid-range, but doesn't get encouraged to develop that part of his game. He'd be so dangerous if that was added in

[@Yrgzip0]

@@timothyjudge4807 I swear it seems like he always makes his mid range shots when he takes them and he’s a decent free throw shooter. I wouldn’t b surprised if he develops a shot in a few years.

[@brettlewis2900]

@@Yrgzip0 i 100% think it's something he will start working on this off season. Same with maybe a baby hook move or push shot that a lot of other bigs utilize... I've already noticed since he has been back he hardly goes for the big ally-ops anymore. (Which is good) save those knees for defense and rebounding.

[@ARCANExx]

@@ImBluecams naw he needs it asap, I love rob but he’s like AD when he was on the pelicans, explosive 2 way big man who would get injured a lot

[@siler22]

Al Horford is like an old dude on a pick up game that destroys everyone with hook shots and post play playing in his slippers

[@jaycharlton613]

So you out here getting cooked by a old man in slippers lol

[@lliwbrown3089]

@@jaycharlton613 🤣

[@CarlosSlugfest]

#facts

[@cptfwiffo]

and then joins for a game of horse and bombs threepointers

[@TheIcemanthomas]

That has never happened..

[@gorutra]

Horford looks like he’s getting on Apollo 11

[@alexaquino7374]

🤣🤣🤣

[@joeknapp9162]

Bro gives me Smart Hulk vibes 😂

[@Twomps]

Joakim and al's shots are art. Abstract art but art nonetheless

[@bigbillmusic]

And they played together 😂

[@Jinz3]

😂😂

[@rosselliotcomedy]

Joakim huh!? 😂

[@Jinkimification]

modern art lol

[@minchutong9296]

one has a chance to go in while the other one goes air or brick😂

[@guesswhonot1620]

Fun fact: Horford has by far the best 3-point percentage by a center this season at 45.1%, and the 6th highest 3-point percentage by a center all time, at 37.8%. Horford also mentioned Sam Perkins, the man who was infamously drafted in between Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley. He has the second highest 3-point percentage by a center of all time.

[@thebigmanufacturer]

Jordan and Hakeem

[@timcoakley6860]

@@thebigmanufacturer that’s Sam Bowie he’s talking about Perkins

[@peterfalkson6730]

@@timcoakley6860confusing asf lmao

[@iMakeSongzzz]

Sam Perkins was drafted after MJ, Sam Bowie was drafted at 2 between dream and 🐐.

[@southernflavamaker]

And a big reason MJ a college champion

[@brian27610]

it's actually insane how good of a basketball player he still is at this age, legitimately the only reason the Celtics even looked competitive in the finals

[@antonioemile1659]

Him and JB

[@OfficialOtm1001]

Its amazing seeing JJ thrive like this, you all inspire me

[@siyabongakunene5052]

I've been a fan of Big Al for some time now.. A class act all around.

[@danielhernandez-uy1qm]

One my favorite players. Was one the more consistent players during the finals.

[@newenglandmixes5990]

Cmon jj don’t get him questioning his jump shot right before the playoffs lol

[@camctrail]

And now he's 2nd in the entire league in 3 point percentage this season

[@hairjordan2620]

WOW! Shows it can really be worked on

[@bmon85ify]

They could have this same conversation with Brook Lopez. The guy shot literally no 3s for 10 years until he got to Milwaukee

[@jaycharlton613]

He started shooting at the end of his run with the Nets

[@bmon85ify]

@@jaycharlton613 yea that last season

[@daviesugo7641]

He led centres in threes made before he came to the Lakers

[@bmon85ify]

@Davies Ugo yea I forgot he actually did start shooting them the last Brooklyn year

[@traxagenda3445]

That's not true. In Brooklyn he shot 3s

[@Dogon_SS]

Al is one of my favorite ppl in the league. He could have played in any era

[@itsnicetoseeyou]

5:06 starts talking about his form

[@MrKorton]

THANX 🎉

[@CBrown]

Al Horford's shooting form looks mechanical as hell. You can tell that he's practiced that motion so many times that his hand almost can't not do it, even when his form is arguably wrong. Ben Simmons has no excuse. He's not trying or he's giving up during the inevitable early failures instead of pushing through them. This is what Charles Barkley is talking about when he says things are getting soft, because instead of encouraging Simmons to push through the adversity and developmental struggles, people were telling him he doesn't need to score. Maybe not. But is that really how we want to "support" people when they encounter difficulty? To run from it. We're going to have a generation of one dimensional 1st grade drop-outs if that catches on.

[@Watermelon_Man]

I agree with your Ben Simmons take, but using Ben as an example for this whole generation of basketball players is blatantly wrong. For every coddled Ben equivalent who stagnates and declines, there’s plenty of guys who continuously improve themselves to be the best they can be.

[@MrElephantBeach]

Ben Simmons got nonstop criticism for refusing to shoot so I don't know what you're remembering.

[@maximillianschauer1439]

Could not agree more with this post

[@maximillianschauer1439]

​​@@MrElephantBeach he's referring to his coaches and trainers on the sixers and the nets. They publicly defended him saying media is wrong that he doesn't need to shoot.

[@subjectively_objective]

Ben Simmons has had a crippling back injury for nearly two years hard to make any definitive claims ab that

[@hangsanity]

Gotta respect some of them boys like Al Horford and Brook Lopez. Older fellas thriving and able to adapt to the new era of bball.

[@alessioraccagni3753]

Bucks fan here, but I have to be honest, I really like Al, committed player and great veteran for the C's

[@mellykruger9495]

I have always loved Al Horford and his game even back in Florida, he's a great guy too and could have had a very different career trajectory had he not chose to evolve his game.

[@franciscogarcia7546]

Sam Houser's shot is pure! Reminds me of Dirks. Malcom's is nice too.

[@jesustenes2]

Pau Gasol had a similar shooting form (and a similar career path as a spacer)

[@sensethevillen]

Definitely.

[@badaboum2]

Pau was already shooting the FIBA 3 pointer before joining the NBA.

[@CSIGrissom]

People make fun of Horford or Shawn Marion’s shooting form, but they can make more shots in a season than your average hooper could in a lifetime

[@AaronTats]

It just goes to show that some players aren’t just as committed to basketball as others like Al Horford.

[@SolaceMcfly]

Shawn marion jumpshot was quick too

[@panafrocanam2100]

I was a big Matrix fan, but yeah even I couldn't defend his shooting form. In reality sadly it prevented him from getting full recognition he deserved

[@CSIGrissom]

@@panafrocanam2100 I was at a Laker game back when Marion was with the Suns, and during early warm up…No lie Marion hit 34 mid range jumpers in a row….I never disrespected his shooting form after that. I’m glad he got a ring in 2011

[@intendedexpression6609]

Al's response to the guide hand question "yeh yeh..."😂

[@KSizbored4life]

We gotta win a ring for Al before it's too late

[@Marz997]

Mission accomplished

[@hooligan5381]

his guide hand look like trying ya feels off when you finally get that hug lol

[@philipwacker4629]

Al's form reminds me of Ginobili's. Another unorthodox player all around, and good shooter, also when Al's guide hand still sits a little weirder on top. I actually started out shooting like him, for years, and felt it greatly improves vision! I did stop though because it put a weird strain and pain on my shoulder. Remodeled my shooting form only because of that, but am glad because people stopped telling me that it was wrong. I made my shots, but people wouldn't stop lecturing. If one shoots well, fast and without injuries in a weird way, let them do it their way :)

[@hippieseven5582]

No

[@jonesey.8175]

this was my first time realizing al horford was from the DR, heard the accent and was like wait lol

[@isaac-shapiro]

Kenny Atkinson is the man. Dude is nothing but a player's coach

[@MrLycan1995]

Honestly this story shows how important being in the right environment is for a player's development.

[@SpaceCase100]

I played 2k against this man in a GameStop In atl back in 2009. Cool guy

[@quindaniels5149]

Great content

[@tototo89]

If only Ben could have that confidence as well.

[@againstthemajority6659]

I always felt the more naturally athletic you are the more u should work on your ground game

[@ivanivanovski1]

Nice to hear that Pero had some impact in the Hawks. Cheers.

[@AronHeny]

Dude, JJ Reddick is super cool guy. So is Horford, this is cool insight Im glad we get to see/hear

[@nicolasrodriguesdossantos1881]

And now, he's a Champ 🏆

[@TheBeatofTheBall]

shout out jj for giving the rest of the league a chance by cursing derrick white and horford lmao

[@trevisdmorgan]

Al Horford shoot like he finna bust out the Kamehameha..

[@Jry088]

I like Al, he's a true professional. The only thing I don't like is that shooting form.

[@bball933]

A consistent force on both ends of the court for well over a decade. Wouldn’t surprise me if he’s here till 45

[@stringer2295]

That Atlanta team was so good all around

[@freewunna2069]

Pero antic was one of my favorite bench players every. Guaranteed bucket

[@discowolf25]

Fun fact- he taught KAT that on the DR Nat team.

[@veryrare6185]

Greatest form we have ever seen get it in the history books so kids can learn about this legendary form

[@niXourbis]

4:36 Brook started taking 3s because of Kenny Atkinson when he was head coach of the Nets, who Al also credited.

[@Chronz]

Pero Antic is a sick throwback ref

[@jan279]

Gotta love JJ, an actual NBA player who goes on Basketball Reference. 😄

[@drew8947]

al and brook lopez are two guys that had weird career paths. great players that left their prime and were just okay, goes to a different system and adjusts their play and they come back and play as an even better player. almost as if the regression with age never happened the years prior.

[@traxagenda3445]

Prime example as to why there's no reason why every single nba player shouldn't shoot at least 30% from 3

[@FupaDoncic]

Al Horford is just as impactful as Draymond too all the teams he plays. Just no rings in the NBA. but he deserves his flowers too. He does whatever is needed to win.

[@H1MXavier]

Me and horford shoot alike. My hand does that naturally too. When my hand is on the side of the ball I have no control. Kyrie shoots slightly like that as well

[@jtbucketsshorts2213]

Al Horford, Marc Gasol and Brook Lopez don’t get the credit enough for changing their games to stretch bigs to extend their careers

[@laffetum3050]

Pero Antic damn, that's a name i haven't heard in a while. I used to really like him when he was in Fenerbahce.

[@chucknola484]

If the guys from the 80s, 90s or 2000’s were encouraged to rip it from 3 every chance they got they would have adapted and changed as well. Their practice routines would have changed, weight lifting, style of play, mindset etc.

[@kevincook830]

I always wondered why people call the non- shooting hand the "guide' hand. It does not guide the ball anywhere! A better term for the off hand is the BALANCE hand.

[@YCBanksMusic]

Boy shoot like he tryna cuddle with Spalding 😂

[@JaQuez700]

Atlanta AL !

[@axucaroso]

Smartest thing Brad and the Celtics did was reacquire Al Horford. Horford gives the Celtics late career Tim Duncan energy. He doesn't dominate but he is efficient and makes things easier for his teammates.

[@tomsisco3635]

Old guy here - Larry Bird shot the ball and positioned his hands in much the same way.

[@tubbsstreams9902]

Tommy jacket too cold 😮‍💨 Cultured

[@jbloading4621]

I been waiting to hear this every since I saw him shoot the ball

[@dracula7644]

They act like shooting 3s is so difficult. It's all practice. If the players back in the 80's and 90's. Shot as much as today. The percentages would be the same. Be athletic doesn't make anyone a better shooter.

[@SonnyRayTheMiko]

Tommy's jacket is fire 🔥

[@marleymedina3771]

Were you in NOLA for mardi? I have the same cup

[@kingmegaone]

Al when he retires I hope spend time going to middle school and high schools around the inner cities speak to the youths he seen the type kids can connect with✊🏾🥃

[@loganmattoon5284]

One of the coolest players in the league. Would sell my soul to see him in a gold jacket.

[@teesolomon]

Woah hold on there buddy. Sell your soul?

[@essential_listening]

@@teesolomon hahahah you weren't gonna let that fly

[@pickletime8678]

Right when he said “growing up in” I heard an accent 😂

[@jamescarter6329]

This should be a new segment, JJ talking to players about their shooting form

[@madrobot4952]

Well, if it ain't broke don't fix it 😅

[@Destin311]

Al Horford a true Hawk legend

[@kevinhughes2566]

AND IT GO'S SWISH , WHEN HE HITS THAT FIRST 1 YOU KNOW 3OR 4 IN A ROW ARE TO FOLLOW. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME.

[@gringostarr7858]

Kenny Atkinson deserves a head coaching job.

[@RyDawg084]

smart move becoming a stretch four to extend his career, Also his shot is so weird but he drains those 3’s 45%

[@bsimmonds1733]

pero antic put fear in the pacers in 2014 lol

[@TheGbelcher]

It’s kind of ironic that Al was told his body wouldn’t hold up banging inside. The spread out game is clearly much harder on the body

[@JudgeDredd_]

Miss him on the Thunder

[@StillAwesome21]

I like the form, it reminds me of an overhead projector.

[@artificialintelligence7988]

Makes no sense but whatever bro

[@StillAwesome21]

@@artificialintelligence7988 Okay, if you don't know what an overhead projector looks like, just say that. 🤣

[@urbanprofessor9364]

Dude gets his eyebrows done

[@TheGoat-gt5ty]

4:20 He jinxed Al He's shooting like 15% from 3 in the playoffs Damn you Reddick 😂

[@badboyinjordanz]

I always felt al horford can be placed on any team and become a valued asset

[@juliuslachner1831]

He was horrible for the sixers two years ago

[@justinle8787]

While shooting 3s is important, I think the most important part for future bigs is the ability to defend from the paint out to the 3 point line. If you can guard from 1 to 5 as a big, crash the board, and score a little bit inside, you are guaranteed an all star.

[@Thanosdidtherighthing]

Brook Lopez has entered the chat … dude never leaves the paint lol

[@lowdistortion]

I think you meant Al horford, not All horford 🤣

[@JJRedick]

LMAO appreciate you

[@joaoassumpcao3347]

No, he actually was calling out all the Horfords

[@AwkwardJapaneseKid]

Al is a top 3 Horford of all time

[@d.felixphoto2260]

Nah they had it right because Lebron gave him the extra L

[@diegobromfield]

​@@joaoassumpcao3347 all Horfords? 😂

[@e.b.6144]

Al Horford, Keyshawn Johnson and Dwight Howard: Team Little Head. 🤣

[@MrZablon]

I was boutta say, I've never heard him talk but I hear some Spanish in his voice. He's Dominican!!😮

[@kevinbunn7915]

Pau gasol shot a little bit like that, even though he didn’t shoot as many threes

[@highchurro1545]

His guide Looks so awkward 😭

[@dbust7659]

Yeah but what are the vegas draft king odds over under on his shot. Come on JJ give us the info we all started listening to you for. I need to hit my parlays I love this sport

[@o-g-ob4399]

Steph Curry and Reggie Miller are two of the greatest ever, but they don't have prototypical jumpshots while Klay Thompson and Ray Allen have picture perfect jumpshots.

[@ChenKhanwei]

Speaking strictly as a pickup game only player. I used Blake Griffin as a model. When I was much younger I used to drive hard to the basket and that took a toll. A PCL injury made me realize that if I still want to play beyond my early 30s I had better learn to shoot middies and 3s and that's what I did.

[@alvinavance5040]

Tag Ben Simmons

[@lilruse]

JJ will be calling Horford a “plumber” in a few years

[@duraglamar]

Al Horford top 2 3 and D big men in the league

[@marcgilles4520]

Celtics needs to stop going on this man’s show. First he jinks Derick White, now Al Horford

[@Yabuddy650]

I love hearing athletes who didnt have as much athleticism as they used to but managed to adapt their game to keep up with the young guns. who says you can't teach an old dogs new tricks? lol

[@Wergoheb]

People love giving Lopez all the credit for adjusting, but never Horford

[@ryanmcafee5362]

why Al Horford out here dressed like he just got done walkin’ on the moon..🚀🛸😊

[@BLACK_MikeHammer]

😂😂😂😂

[@semi6544]

It almost feels like whenever a former Ben Simmons teammate stresses the importance of shooting for spacing that it is a shot. I know it isn't a shot but it just makes you feel like they must have all been extremely frustrated. When Embiid and Horford were on the floor with Ben, Embiid, and Horford had to be spacers for Ben to operate freely. Doesn't that just sound ridiculous?