5 Ugliest free throw forms in NBA history

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#1 Shawn Marion

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Shawn Marion arguably has the ugliest free throw form in NBA history. His quick-flick style of shooting the ball did not hinder his career. Despite that form, Marion was an 81.0 percent free throw shooter during his 17 seasons in the league. He also made 779 three-point shots and 2,305 free throws with that form.

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Marion was often ridiculed because of his shot, which was not fundamentally sound. Not only fans cringe at the sight of his form but also other players and shooting coaches. Some shooting coaches also believe that if Marion improved his jump shot, his numbers would have been even better.

But none of it matter now that he is retired. He was one of the most versatile players of his generation. He has career averages of 15.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.1 blocks. Marion won his only NBA championship in 2011 as part of the Dallas Mavericks.

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