Has Celtics' Jayson Tatum fixed his jump shot?

Has Celtics’ Jayson Tatum fixed his jump shot?

Posted by author September 28, 2024 Sports

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball over Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 27, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum‘s jump shot has been a hot topic this summer. The three-time All-NBA First Team selection hit a rough shooting patch in April which lasted for the entirety of the playoffs and throughout the 2024 Paris Olympics. Shooting slumps are normal for players, and while Tatum’s slump has lasted far longer than anyone anticipated, he’s unlikely to continue struggling from the field for much longer.

During a recent news conference during the Boston Celtics media day, Tatum confirmed that he’s been working on his shooting mechanics with his trainer, Drew Hanlen. Tatum noted that he’s been focusing on his hand placement, shoulder positioning and getting lower during his load-up.

In a recent episode of the “CelticsPod” podcast, host Tim Sheils discussed Tatum’s media day comments before looking at some highlight footage from the opening day of Bostons training camp. Tatum’s shooting mechanics looked to be smoother, with a quicker shot release at the apex of his jump, leading Sheils to postulate that the Celtics star could hit the ground running next season.