Looking at the history of the NBA shows that left-handed basketball players can excel. A left-handed player can cause issues for an NBA opponent. Guarding a lefty can put a defender in a difficult position. It is a mental as much as a physical issue. A defender who has to guard a lefty has to reverse all the defensive drills. This alters the dynamics of the approach to guarding. There aren’t enough lefties for defenders to learn tactics specifically designed to contain them.
Statistical advantages
Statistics show that there are advantages to being a lefty player. When a talented lefty leads a good team against a disorganized opponent, it can result in favorable over-total points bets and player props.
Knowing how to read odds, place bets, and what types of bets you can place will help you to maximize your chances of winning. Knowing the playing rules, teams, and players is always an advantage when placing sports bets.
Famous lefties in NBA history
Bill Russell and David Robinson were both famous NBA lefties. Robinson excelled in every facet of the game. His numbers were impressive in the 1990s. Nate “Tiny” Archibald was an exciting lefty point guard. James Harden established himself as one of the best lefties in the NBA in 2018.
In 1986, Larry Bird was obviously aware of the advantages being a lefty could bring when he switched from righty to lefty. The defense had problems with this and it showed in his scores. The Celtics won in overtime and Bird said he was saving his right hand for the Lakers. The Celtics beat them in the next game.
The NBA has had many excellent lefty point guards although prop bets aren’t always available for them. It will be interesting to see whether another lefty could become an NBA star like some of these great lefties in NBA history.
Trustworthy sportsbooks
In sports betting, finding a trustworthy sportsbook is crucial. The best US sportsbook will offer countless ways to bet on an NBA game, from money lines and point spreads to prop bets and live betting. An example of a prop bet would be a bet on whether a game would go overtime. A good sportsbook will offer fair and competitive odds and lines. Players will have ample information to make their decisions. This may include injury reports, statistics, and expert analysis of teams and players.
