One thing that drives me nuts is when a basketball player can't shoot, particularly free throws.  In all the draft previews, Jay Bilas and Chad Ford will mention player after player who needs to work on his jump shot.  My question is why haven't they nailed that anyway?  Isn't shooting the ball a huge percentage of the job? 

Would you go to a dentist who was great with teeth, but not so much with gums?  Would you want a construction company that made superior roofs and foundations, but made horrible walls?

After playing for 5 years where his time could be exclusively dedicated to basketball, Dwight Howard has no low post moves?  That's his job!  Shaq has become a worse free throw shooter over his career.  Chris Paul can't hire a shooting coach and develop a jumper?  He's a basketball player, dammit.

Are Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Robert Horry, and Jerry West known for their clutch leaping?  Basketballers everywhere: learn to shoot - it's your job.