Was Michael Jordan a good free-throw shooter?

Michael Jordan hit 83.5 percent from the free-throw line in his career.

Who was the best free-throw shooter in NBA history?

Karl Malone holds the record for most free throws scored in career: 9,787 free throws. Malone also holds the record for attempts, with 13,188 free throws attempted with a percentage of 74.20%.

Did MJ ever miss a free-throw?

Michael Jordan had 1,445 missed free throws in his career.

How many free throws has Kobe missed?

Kobe Bryant missed 1,633 free throws in his career.

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How many free throws has LeBron missed?

LeBron James - 2,816 Missed Free Throws

In fact, perhaps the biggest criticism in James' career has been his inability to make free throws consistently.

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How many times has Jordan been fouled?

I don't think so. Dog-bites-man stuff. He has committed more than 2,500 fouls but fouled out only 10 times in his career. Four of those were in his first season, before he became “Air” Jordan.

How many free throws has LeBron taken in his career?

LeBron James has missed 2,837 free throws in his career.

How many free throws has LeBron attempted in his career?

LeBron James has shot 10,673 free throws in his career.

Why can't Shaq shoot free throws?

— According to the experts, the problem was that Shaquille O'Neal broke his wrist as a child and it never healed properly. Or that he didn't practice enough. That's what Dave Hopla, who has worked as a shooting coach for the Detroit Pistons and now runs clinics around the country teaching the art of shooting, told me.

Who has the best pull up jumper?

1: Steve Nash. Steve Nash doesn't play in Washington, but he is a wizard with the ball. No one in the league can break down a defender with the dribble like Nash. And as soon as he has his defender guessing, he'll either hit the open man with a perfect pass, or raise up for one of the best jump shots in NBA history.

Who has the most free throws made in a game?

Most free throws made in a game

28 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 (28/32)
28 by Adrian Dantley, Utah Jazz (vs. Houston Rockets) on January 4, 1984 (28/29)

Who is better LeBron or Jordan?

LeBron James' statistics indicate that he is a much better overall basketball player. While Jordan scored more overall, LeBron is a more efficient player, shooting better from two and three-point range. LeBron is also a much better passer and rebounder than Jordan ever was.

What age did Michael Jordan retire?

At a press conference held at the Chicago Bulls' practice facility on October 3, 1993, Michael Jordan announces his retirement from basketball at age 30. While he says he still loves the game of basketball, he cites lack of motivation and a desire to go out on a high note as the reasons behind his decision.

Who has the lowest free-throw percentage in the NBA history?

Ben Wallace has the worst career free-throw percentage, at 41.4 percent.

Who is the dirtiest player in NBA history?

1. Bruce Bowen. Bruce Bowen was the all time-dirtiest player in the history of the NBA.

Who has the most techs in NBA history?

1. Karl Malone. Karl Malone has the absolute most fouls in NBA history, technical and personal. With just three more techs than Chuck, Utah Jazz legend Malone has 4578 personal fouls, bringing his total to 4,910 career fouls.