Mavericks' 3-point shooting additions get another boost with Rob Fodor hire

One of the Dallas Mavericks' biggest improvements this summer has easily been their 3-point shooting. Masai Ujiri said that he hoped to put more shooting around Cooper Flagg during his introductory press conference, and he has delivered on this vision during his first offseason as Dallas' president of basketball operations.

Dallas added multiple shooters this offseason

The Mavericks added Tarik Biberovic, Santi Aldama, Marcus Sasser, Zaccharie Risacher, and Sergio De Larrea through the draft and trades. Each of these players could play a significant role in helping Dallas improve their 3-point shooting after shooting 34.4 percent from three last season (26th in the NBA), and they added an assistant coach who will help them get back on track in this department: Rob Fodor.

Rob Fodor is a 3-point shooting guru

The Mavs announced Dusty May's coaching staff on Wednesday, and one of his assistant coaches is Fodor. He spent 20 seasons with the Miami Heat, including the last 10 as a shooting and player development coach. Dallas will be in an even better spot to improve their 3-point shooting and bounce back after a dreadful year with him on staff.

Fodor, also known as "The Shooting Guy," is among the best shooting coaches in the NBA. He played a crucial role in Duncan Robinson's evolution during his time with Miami. Robinson shot under 30 percent from three as a rookie, but with the help of Fodor and other members of the Heat's staff, he has turned into one of the best volume shooters in the NBA.

Outside of his work with the Heat in the NBA and the Seattle Storm in the WNBA, Fodor has also posted YouTube videos about the fundamentals of shooting. He focuses on every element of a player's jump shot, from the catch to the release, and his diligence in analyzing the entire shot has made him a master of his craft.

Fodor could have a major impact on the young core

As he starts a new journey in Dallas, it'll be interesting to see the impact he has on players like Cooper Flagg and Zaccharie Risacher. Flagg enters his sophomore season after shooting under 30 percent from three as a rookie, and with Fodor's help, his shooting could improve significantly.

Risacher has been a good shooter through his first two seasons in the league, shooting around 36 percent from long range. This is right around league average despite him being marketed as a knockdown shooter before he was drafted with the first pick two years ago, and Dallas needs him to improve as a shooter to cement himself as a long-term fit in Dallas.

Even Max Christie, the Mavericks' best young shooter, could benefit tremendously from working with Fodor. Christie regularly worked out with Phil Handy before games, but with Handy gone, Fodor is someone who could work with the 23-year-old shooting guard.

Dallas' offseason additions are poised to be a big help as the team looks to improve their 3-point numbers, and when adding Fodor into the mix under May, the Mavericks are in a great spot to get better in this area.

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