NYT: For Free Throws, 50 Years of Practice Is No Help
Basketball in the United States has changed in myriad ways over the decades, from flat-footed set shots to dunks, from crotch-hugging uniforms to baggy knee-length shorts, from the dominance of American players to the recent infusion of international stars.
But one thing has remained remarkably constant: the rate at which players make free throws.
Related: Bobby Plump and Milan in the NYT in 2009. Pretty amazing that.