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Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:40 pm EST

Worth a second look: Kevin Garnett's 75-foot bomb

By J.E. Skeets

No, it didn't officially count, but Kevin Garnett's(notes) 75-foot shot from Wednesday's Warriors-Celtics game was pretty incredible to watch. What's that one saying? Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. Yeah, that has absolutely nothing to do with anything here. Great shot though. Great shot.

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  1. Joshua
    1. Posted by Joshua Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:11 pm EST

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    My boy KG that was too nice jesus especially the way he threw it nice shot.
  2. Lukasz K
    2. Posted by Lukasz K Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:13 pm EST

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    That not a great shot IMO, more like lucky shot. Great shots are tough jumpers with time running out or a dudes hand on your face, not a lucky full court bomb. i made one of those yesterday, probably not NBA court length though.
  3. Anton
    3. Posted by Anton Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:34 pm EST

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    #2 - keep dreaming. Probably couldn't make that if you were lifted right at the rim. It was a good shot. Doesn't have to be all dramatic. Stop hating so much.
  4. Oliver Klosov
    4. Posted by Oliver Klosov Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:39 pm EST

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    it didn't count....... net.....
  5. bogdan
    5. Posted by bogdan Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:42 pm EST

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    Nothin but net
  6. killer_blake
    6. Posted by killer_blake Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:42 pm EST

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    The video i no longer available
  7. sm00th
    7. Posted by sm00th Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:43 pm EST

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    Freal lukasz go suck on your daddys testicles. Amazing shot by KG
  8. Sebi
    8. Posted by Sebi Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:57 pm EST

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    "This video is not available in your location."
    http://i49.tinypic.com/20ql26r.png
  9. briansez
    9. Posted by briansez Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:59 pm EST

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    Seriously...anyone that's played basketball that's any good has made at least one of those in practice. I watched a skinny 9th grader hit a 3/4 court shot in a game of H.O.R.S.E and then his opponent (not so skinny 10th grader) make it too. It's a little luck and a lot of just throwing it up straight.
  10. dmfwilson
    10. Posted by dmfwilson Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:02 pm EST

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    That's alot more skill than luck, that throw coming off the spin isn't easy.
  11. X G
    11. Posted by X G Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:11 pm EST

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    You need skill and luck. Every NBA player has the potential to make that shot, but I bet no one can make that at a FG% of at least 15 (with at least 50 tries). I wish it counted though - I could use the slight FG% and 3pt made boost on my fantasy team.
  12. X G
    12. Posted by X G Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:13 pm EST

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    Also, lucky shots can be great too.
    That Devin Harris's game winning shot last year and Nowitzski's game winner this year had a lot of luck, and those shots were great.
  13. Young Fresh
    13. Posted by Young Fresh Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:41 pm EST

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    brainsez also take to account that NBA Courts are way bigger than high school and College courts. Also he just turned and shot quickly not have time to prepare like you do in Horse. Also he's KG and those two kids aren't probably going to play college ball.
  14. Manuel
    14. Posted by Manuel Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:49 pm EST

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    eh bruh,that was beasty
  15. playuh
    15. Posted by playuh Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:50 pm EST

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    even if I hate the celtics because i am a lakers fan, i still like KG.
    GO KG!
  16. Manuel
    16. Posted by Manuel Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:52 pm EST

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    dat waz a LUCKEY shot aight
  17. Phil H.
    17. Posted by Phil H. Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:05 pm EST

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    where was KG going after that shot? the warriors locker room?
  18. babiyamd
    18. Posted by babiyamd Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:32 pm EST

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    i like how rando didnt give two [profane]s
  19. Kevin H
    19. Posted by Kevin H Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:50 pm EST

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    Wow that was a cool shot. Go Lakers
  20. Billy
    20. Posted by Billy Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:12 pm EST

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    ROFL. I can do that with my eyes closed.
  21. Old Geezer
    21. Posted by Old Geezer Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:48 pm EST

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    Garnett, best palyer in the NBA, period. The article said "almost is only good in horseshoes". Have you ever been to a National Horshoe Pitching Tournament where the Winner usually averages 90%+ Ringers? Almost is not an equation!
  22. almighty zeke
    22. Posted by almighty zeke Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:20 pm EST

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    Stay healthy Kevin. Boston wins it all and Garnett is MVP!
  23. Rick
    23. Posted by Rick Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:52 am EST

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    these guys live and breathe this stuff...then inhale it again...they're suppose to make these shots at a slightly better rate than your average joe...anyone see curly from the globetrotters? he would actually practice these shots...so it's make-able...tim hardaway and magic johnson used to make these kinds of shots...how about jerry west's game tying 62' shot at the end of regulation to tie the knicks (back when the knicks were still a team) - back then there were no 3-pointers...if there was a 3-point shot back then - that would've been the game winner....instead they went to OT and the lakers lost anyway...but just the same...it's a great shot by KG...
  24. elezalde
    24. Posted by elezalde Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:46 am EST

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    psshhhhh chambalero lang c garnett! pyanga pa! =P
  25. AaronC
    25. Posted by AaronC Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:25 am EST

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    There's nothing lucky about it. Was his back to the basket with his eyes closed? Did it bounce off the rim three times? He shot it perfectly while spinning away from defenders from a distance that many people can't even throw a basketball. Just gotta work on the clock management buddy.

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