NBA 2019-20: 3 burning questions for Russell Westbrook heading into the next season

#2 Can Russell Westbrook improve his shooting?

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Russell Westbrook is one of the most dangerous players in the NBA in transition plays. There is simply no match for his speed and athleticism. He also thrives in the mid-post area and commands a lot of attention by the defenders.

But Westbrook's shooting has been troubling him in recent years. His shooting touch has disappeared and he ends up jacking far too many shots. His three point shooting percentage has kept on declining on a yearly basis. Last season he shot less than 30% from the three point line. His Free throw shooting was also way off his usual standards. He managed to hit less than 65% from the charity stripe.

With the league being favorable to shooters, Russell has been found wanting in tight matches. He needs to improve his shooting especially in D'Antoni's system which over emphasizes on shooting from the perimeter.