LeBron's Shooting Probabilities Analysis

LeBron James presents a brain teaser about the odds of making 3 free throws in a row versus a single three-pointer. Sal provides historical context on three-pointers, analyzes LeBron's career stats, and calculates the probability of making 3 consecutive free throws. The video concludes with a challenge for viewers to explore similar probabilities for other players.

What is the main question LeBron poses in the video?

• If he should focus more on free throws or three-pointers in practice

• Whether he can make more free throws than three-pointers in a game

• If he has better odds of making 3 free throws in a row or 1 three-pointer

• How many three-pointers he can make in a season

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What significant change in the NBA does Sal highlight regarding three-pointers?

• The removal of the three-point line in the late '90s

• A decrease in three-point attempts over the years

• An increase in three-point attempts since their introduction

• The introduction of a four-point line

What anomaly occurred in the late '90s concerning the three-point line?

• The line was removed for a season

• The line was made optional for teams

• The line was moved closer to increase scoring

• The line was extended to reduce scoring

What is LeBron's career three-point shooting percentage as mentioned by Sal?

• 50%

• 33%

• 75%

• 25%

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According to Sal, how does LeBron's free throw percentage compare to his three-point percentage?

• It is not mentioned in the video

• It is higher than his three-point percentage

• It is about the same as his three-point percentage

• It is lower than his three-point percentage

What is the probability of LeBron making 3 consecutive free throws?

• 33%

• 50%

• 75%

• 42%

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How does Sal calculate the probability of making 3 free throws in a row?

• By dividing the free throw percentage by three

• By using a random number generator

• By adding the percentages

• By multiplying the free throw percentage three times

What does Sal suggest viewers do after watching the video?

• Watch more basketball games

• Ignore the statistics and focus on practice

• Compare the probabilities of other players

• Only focus on LeBron's statistics

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What is the purpose of Sal's analysis in the video?

• To discuss the history of basketball

• To criticize LeBron's shooting skills

• To compare different shooting probabilities

• To prove LeBron is the best player

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What does Sal encourage viewers to explore?

• The history of basketball

• Different player statistics and probabilities

• The rules of basketball

• LeBron's personal life

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