The combination of gathered tension and free unwinding makes the buzzer-beater such an interesting shot to replay. A buzzer-beater is a marriage of mechanics and mindset, both of which can be taught, and even imported by us commoners. Nothing else.”The buzzer-beater doesn’t consider himself lucky or desperate. Preparation and conditioning are the ultimate framers; they link mechanics and mindset, allow a buzzer-beater to convert pressure to enhancement. “A lot people with a strong fear of performance ultimately become excited and good at it,” Wise said.

Source: National Post March 22, 2018 13:30 UTC