Jeremy Lin Determined to 'Take Game to a Whole New Level': Brooklyn Nets Point Guard Shares Hardcore Summer Training for 2016-17 NBA Season
Fans of the Brooklyn Nets can expect that they will see an improved Jeremy Lin in the 2016-17 NBA Season. The 27-year-old point guard recently gave a glimpse on how hard he trained this summer to overcome his weaknesses.
New Level
On his latest journal entry, Lin shared that the off-season is one of his favorite times of the year because he gets the chance to set goals to work on. He added that his training emphasis this summer is to become a better jump-shooter.
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The Harvard graduate said that he trains hard to improve on all types of jump shots including "catch-and-shoot 3's, off-the-dribble 3's, mid-range jumpers, iso jumpers." He stressed that he always has the skills to attack the rim, finish or get to the free throw line, however, he needed to consistently hit shots from the outside in order to take his game to a whole new level.
The NBA star also narrated that he changed his form, lowered his release and made the motion smoother with the aim of becoming more consistent. He also targets to create a quicker release and use less energy to continue shooting well even when he gets tired.
More Preparations
In addition, Lin disclosed that he has been working on his floaters and change of pace game because he needed to be less reliant on his athleticism as he gets older.
Aside from the hardcore summer training, Lin revealed that he has a personal team who breaks down and analyzes his entire performance and advanced statistics last season to create a comprehensive and custom-designed program for him. They also study the previous offense of the Brooklyn Nets to get insights on what to incorporate into the workouts and defensive drills.
Ideal Help
Per Nets Daily, Lin does his extensive summer workout at California. His trainers include long-time mentor Doc Scheppler and former Nets shooting coach David Nurse.
Lin's emphasis on improving his jump shots is ideal considering that the NBA star does not have great number on his jumpers. According to Mike Mazzeo of ESPN, Lin made only 34.8 percent of his jumpers in the past four regular seasons, which is not a good number for a starting point guard.
It can be recalled that Lin, who rose to fame during his stint with the New York Knicks in 2012, inked a three-year $36-million deal with the Nets this free agency period to become a starting point guard. The NBA star came from an impressive season with the Charlotte Hornets, where he averaged 11.7 points, 3.0 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 78 games as backup point guard.
