I’m very confident in myself and my ability to shoot” - LA Lakers star Russell Westbrook

[{"selector":"#anim-7a421de3-22e8-4e48-b46b-3ccd9227d75a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.874999829338588%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google I’m very confident in myself and my ability to shoot” - LA Lakers star Russell Westbrook

[{"selector":"#anim-e068a8f1-3e1a-4a0b-b190-fce4d123f2be [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google A LA Lakers player named Russell Westbrook recently shown his assurance in an interview.

[{"selector":"#anim-f9e8db68-38d7-4b26-ab57-49450a2f88c3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.874999829338588%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google The former NBA MVP continually defended his shooting skills during the interview, despite the fact that he had faced severe criticism for not being a reliable shooter over the years.

[{"selector":"#anim-5dc414ab-c6b4-47c1-8967-99a2bc6b407e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.26831043321183%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google He responded to this by saying what follows to Kyle Goon of the OC Register:

[{"selector":"#anim-250e2bd4-1c79-4c52-8d0e-1f5cf5f54b07 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google I am really confidence in myself and my ability to shoot the basketball because I know I am a good shooter. I'll just keep honing my technique like I always have and make accurate shots.

[{"selector":"#anim-5b93f6c6-f30a-43d0-a96e-6a627ba5eea4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.235351448636845%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google The calibre of the shots matters. I try to highlight this when attacking the basket, making sure I'm not taking the terrible ones.

[{"selector":"#anim-eea77119-b58a-4c6d-89d1-6eb2bd497483 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-9.793478016897952%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google Westbrook has a lifetime field goal percentage of 43.8%, including 30.5% from beyond the arc and 78.3% from the charity stripe. He has the lowest shooting percentage among NBA players who have attempted at least 25+ arc shots.

[{"selector":"#anim-4de9cbe2-19b4-42f5-9ecf-3068a6f2acdb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.874999829338588%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google Last season, he shot poorly from a distance and at the free throw line. The nine-time All-Star shot 29.8% from outside the arc and hit 66.7% of his free throws.