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Isaiah Thomas discusses shooting technique as a little guy

The Sacramento Kings point guard gave Coach Nick the pros and cons of his shooting technique as a smaller point guard.

by Coach Nick
Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

As one of the shorter players in the NBA, Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas gives Coach Nick some tips about how he gets more lift on his shot and how to have a quicker release.

Coach Nick’s other Kings interviews: Coach Mike Malone breaks down HORNS sets and Derrick Williams discusses playing both forward positions.

Coach Nick’s Blazers interviews: Damian Lillard dissects how he reads pick-and-roll defense, Nicolas Batum talks about his shooting mechanics, LaMarcus Aldridge breaks down Portland’s pin-down play and Terry Stotts examines his offensive principles.

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