Lee for 3! Can This South Korean Break the NBA Barrier?
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By Ray Glier
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WHY YOU SHOULD CARE
Because his sweet shot could help open doors for the NBA in the world s 10th-largest economy.
By Ray Glier
Sweet-shooting Hyunjung Lee represents a new NBA hope for South Korea.
The 6-foot-7 wing models his moves after Steph Curry while playing at Curry’s alma mater, Davidson.
Hyunjung Lee lifts his right elbow just enough for a proper arc and flicks an unspoiled follow-through, with his hand finishing toward the rim. “Lee for 3” is as rhythmic as his classic shooting form. A 6-foot-7 sophomore wing player at Davidson College, Lee’s exquisite mechanics have him shooting 45 percent from 3-point distance and 90 percent from the free throw line this season.