When Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz is the topic of a conversation, the question that often emerges is when he will return to action for the team. Another thing that remains unclear is how he is working on to improve his jumper, which has been heavily criticized since he debuted for them earlier this season. Now there are some videos that have surfaced which could answer the it.
With the 19-year-old Washington product continuing to practice with the team, including his participation during shootarounds, he was seen on Tuesday taking some shots. It appears that his jump shot is on target, and that he is comfortable with his shooting form, via clips posted by Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer and Kyle Neubeck of The Philly Voice.
.@MarkelleF can do stuff no one else on the #Sixers squad can do. … and you can’t teach it. That’s why folks are anticipating his return. pic.twitter.com/8XQrbkBb3B
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) March 13, 2018
This is Too Easy @MarkelleF pic.twitter.com/EOstEO6fKJ
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) March 13, 2018
Here’s @MarkelleF putting in some pre-game work pic.twitter.com/Wojm5MKdTX
— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) March 13, 2018
Fultz entered last June's draft as the consensus top pick, and was ultimately taken first overall by the Sixers. Expectations were high on him, as many thought highly of the young point guard, who could be the last piece to the team's rebuild. However, he has not been able to show his true potential yet, as he is still recovering from a shoulder injury, which has forced him miss all but four games this season. When he suited up, he averaged 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 19.0 minutes.
For what it's worth, the videos can be considered a step in the right direction for Fultz. It also gives the Philly faithful more reason to believe that he will still return this season, and that it could happen soon, despite not being given a clear timetable yet on when he can possibly be back on the court.
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