Fans go nuts as LA Lakers Damian Jones attempts a three - N***as goes to Lakers and start playing like it s 2K Turning that sh*t off man Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

Fans go nuts as LA Lakers Damian Jones attempts a three - N***as goes to Lakers and start playing like it s 2K Turning that sh*t off man

Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Lakers Damian Jones made his season debut for the LA Lakers on Thursday against the LA Clippers. He played seven minutes in the Lakers' 103-97 loss to the Clippers. Jones had two points, one rebound and two assists, but NBA fans on Twitter went nuts when he tried shooting from behind the arc. With under seven minutes left in the second quarter, Kendrick Nunn posted up Reggie Jackson. When Nunn couldn't get a clear shot, he passed the ball to Jones, who attempted a 3-point shot with 12 seconds left on the clock. Jones missed the shot, with the ball going to the left side of the rim. It was an ill-advised shot, and fans made it known on Twitter. Here are some reactions to Jones' 3-point attempt: Damian Jones ain’t attempt a single 3 on the Warriors. Niggas goes to the Lakers and start playing like it’s 2KDamian Jones ain’t attempt a single 3 on the Warriors. Niggas goes to the Lakers and start playing like it’s 2K Damian Jones just attempted a fucking 3 I’m turning this shit offDamian Jones just attempted a fucking 3 I’m turning this shit off I just witnessed a Damian Jones 3 pt attempt goodnight guysI just witnessed a Damian Jones 3 pt attempt goodnight guys Damian Jones jacking up 3’s too. I’m going to bed man.Damian Jones jacking up 3’s too. I’m going to bed man. A Kendrick Nunn post up leading to a Damian Jones 3 & ya expect to do anything in this game?? Fucking pathetic.A Kendrick Nunn post up leading to a Damian Jones 3 & ya expect to do anything in this game?? Fucking pathetic. They giving Damian Jones green light from threeThey giving Damian Jones green light from three Did I just see a Damian Jones three point shot with 14 seconds on the shotclock? Good luck Lakers fans Did I just see a Damian Jones three point shot with 14 seconds on the shotclock? Good luck Lakers fans MAN HELL NAH SELL THE FRANCHISE DAMIAN JONES TAKING 3's??MAN HELL NAH SELL THE FRANCHISE DAMIAN JONES TAKING 3's?? Damian Jones 3?????Damian Jones 3????? You know it’s bad when Damian Jones shoots a 3You know it’s bad when Damian Jones shoots a 3 Jones is in his second stint with the LA Lakers, playing eight games for the 17-time champs in the 2020-21 season. After spending last season with the Sacramento Kings, Jones decided to sign with the Lakers. The 27-year-old big man shoots 30.8% from beyond the arc. He shot 34.5% from threes last season, but only made 10. Since entering the NBA in 2016, Jones has made 12 3-point shots.

Damian Jones has permission to shoot 3s

Damian Jones of the LA Lakers Despite negative reactions from fans, Damian Jones has the permission to shoot beyond the arc. coach Darvin Ham told in the preseason that he's comfortable with Jones spotting up from the 3-point area. "There's some underneath out-of-bounds and some sets and some running habits that's going to allow him to be able to take that shot," Ham said. "And I have all the trust in the world in it. The way he's shot the ball since we've been working out and different shooting drills." Ham continued: "He's capable of making that shot, more than capable. I know, no disrespect to Robin, but if I have Robin Lopez making 3s, I'm sure I can get Damian Jones to make 3s." Jones is comfortable taking 3-point shots and has shown improvement over the years. He has been practicing in the offseason and making them in practice. He won't be afraid to shoot from beyond the arc whenever he's open. "If I'm open, and I'm in the corner, and they pass it to me, I'm shooting it," Jones said. "I'm comfortable shooting there. I've been getting a lot of reps in. Throughout the years, my percentages have been getting better as I'm shooting them. So, it's good."

Damian Jones career in retrospect

Damian Jones was drafted by the Golden State Warriors. Damian Jones was the 30th overall pick by the in the 2016 NBA draft. He spent three seasons with the Warriors, winning the 2017 and 2018 championships before getting traded to the Atlanta Hawks in the 2019 offseason. After a season in Atlanta, Jones signed a two-year deal with the in 2020. However, the Suns waived him less than a year into his deal. He went on to sign 10-day deals with the LA Lakers and . He returned to Hollywood this summer after spending last season in Sacramento. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found