Jalen Suggs Faces Criticism for Failed 'Steph Curry' No-Look Shot
During the Orlando Magic’s victory over the Washington Wizards, Jalen Suggs attempted a no-look shot inspired by Stephen Curry, but it ended in an embarrassing miss. Despite scoring only six points in 19 minutes, Suggs contributed to a crucial win for the Magic after a slow start to the season.
Failed No-Look Shot Goes Viral
Stephen Curry popularized the no-look shot, turning away after releasing the ball, a move copied by players like LeBron James. Suggs’ similar attempt against the Wizards, however, bounced off the rim and was recovered by Goga Bitadze, drawing swift criticism on social media.
NBA Fans Mock Suggs’ Attempt
- Fans compared Suggs’ miss to a famous blunder by Nick Young.
- Comments included:
“Nick Young went on a generational run, but now it’s Jalen Suggs’ turn.”
“It was due… Nick Young GIF, you can rest now.”
“Nick Young has some competition now.”
The incident highlights the high expectations and tough scrutiny players face when trying flashy moves inspired by stars like Curry.
Author's summary: Jalen Suggs’ viral miss of Stephen Curry’s signature no-look shot during the Magic’s latest win sparked comparisons to Nick Young’s similar mishap, drawing mixed reactions from NBA fans.