SeattleJazzFan wrote:Fischella wrote:Curry's release is clearly more versatile and higher though, Young does set his feet often and loses a bit of time there, Curry is just firing in the hole even if his legs are combed and he is shooting unbalanced
hard to say which release is higher. I went slow mo on his shot last night and he releases shot with his arm fully extended above his head - not straight up of course, but I'd say the point of release is about the same as curry. now, does curry get higher on his jump shot at times? possibly - that is almost impossible to say. but I don't think its a slam dunk that curry's shot is higher. probably quicker and more versatile has he's had several years in the league to figure those things out against better, bigger, longer defenders.
It's not really about the release point as in, is it blockable? Both releases are so quick and combined with their agility it is already extremely difficult. For what it is worth Trae Young jumps higher with his shot than Curry, not that jumping higher is better though.
It's the arch from the ball that matters, at times Young's shot is a bit too flat which makes the target smaller. After Young reaches his set point he flexes his elbow to produce enough power to bridge the massive distance between him and the basket. Curry's elbow flexion is paired with a simultaneously upward rotation from the shoulder, his shooting hand goes more up, if that makes sense.
Curry's timing between this upper body motion with his lower body motion ensures that he gives the ball enough force, that consistent harmonic movement between the two body parts is absolutely incredible.
That said, I feel that the lower arch thing is happening at a lower rate, it was really apparent to me at the beginning of the season. A month ago I said in this topic he had top 5 potential, I'm now wondering if that's too low.
