Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert has been a phenomenal shot-blocker, averaging 3.8 blocks per game so far in the playoffs, but he also has a relatively unknown offensive scoring punch.
Roy averaged only 11 points per game in the Orlando Magic series in the first round, but his signature shot was credited with over 65-percent of his baskets.
Hibbert is one of the only true big-men left in the NBA. He has developed and brought back the hook shot. He has become a wizard at creating space with his signature offensive move.
He usually starts about 10 feet away from the basket by calling for the ball. Then, he pushes his defender back about two feet, creating the space he needs to either go left or right to deliver the hook shot.
Hibbert uses this shot strictly in the paint. Hibbert has perfected his craft by being able to shoot with both hands. The hook shot is becoming a lost art in the NBA and Hibbert is bringing it back in style.
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Roy will have to make many of these shots against the Miami Heat's frontcourt that features Joel Anthony and Chris Bosh to be able to shock the world and win this series. If the shot becomes available with relative ease, look out for Roy Hibbert's hook shot to make an enormous impact in this upcoming series against Miami.
Take a look at Hibbert's work in the videos below:
Evan Sidery is a contributing writer for FootBasket. He is a fan of the Colts and Pacers. You can see more about him by following him on Twitter.
Roy averaged only 11 points per game in the Orlando Magic series in the first round, but his signature shot was credited with over 65-percent of his baskets.
Hibbert is one of the only true big-men left in the NBA. He has developed and brought back the hook shot. He has become a wizard at creating space with his signature offensive move.
He usually starts about 10 feet away from the basket by calling for the ball. Then, he pushes his defender back about two feet, creating the space he needs to either go left or right to deliver the hook shot.
Hibbert uses this shot strictly in the paint. Hibbert has perfected his craft by being able to shoot with both hands. The hook shot is becoming a lost art in the NBA and Hibbert is bringing it back in style.
Related: 2012 NBA Playoffs: Who Will Win? Miami Heat or Indiana Pacers?
Roy will have to make many of these shots against the Miami Heat's frontcourt that features Joel Anthony and Chris Bosh to be able to shock the world and win this series. If the shot becomes available with relative ease, look out for Roy Hibbert's hook shot to make an enormous impact in this upcoming series against Miami.
Take a look at Hibbert's work in the videos below:
Evan Sidery is a contributing writer for FootBasket. He is a fan of the Colts and Pacers. You can see more about him by following him on Twitter.