In the summer of 2015, not long after the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, LeBron James was in the gym. He was searching for ways to improve his sublime game. And he was paying special attention to one skill in particular. “He was making a conscious effort to become more of a shooter,” said David Griffin, the former Cavaliers general manager. “He was very cognizant of the fact that extending his shooting range and becoming a threat from three would extend his career.”...

Source: Wall Street Journal December 20, 2018 15:37 UTC