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Best first steps, crossovers in NBA history

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Plowman, Mar 3, 2011.

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  1. Pull_Up_3

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    oh lol my bad didnt read the whole post
     
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  2. Plowman

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    Look at what Magic could do at 6"8" ....did he have the lightning first step ? no ....And he had deceptive speed.....but he kept guys off balance.......along with that amazing courtvision. I'm not saying Earvin wasn't a phenomenal athlete, because he was .....finishing off those breaks at times flushing from the middle/ above the rim for the first 5-6 years...But again he kept EVERYONE off balance and was the engine/coach on the court that ran the Lakers....probably would be my first choice in starting a team...
     
    #22 Plowman, Mar 3, 2011
  3. Tonaaayyyy

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    Iverson at his prime had the quickest first step.

    It's his change of speed that gave him a good crossover.

    SO uhhhh Iverson for the win.


    Now the best CROSSED-OVER goes to JJ Redick
     
    #23 Tonaaayyyy, Mar 3, 2011
  4. rn_xw

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    first step .....AI
    crossover.....AI

    off balance guy ....MJ
     
    #24 rn_xw, Mar 3, 2011
  5. Shakee

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    I have to throw in Jamal Crawford for: First Step and Crossover. Youtube his crossover on Ray Allen :eek:
     
    #25 Shakee, Mar 3, 2011
  6. mylilpony

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    keeping it in house, i really liked michael dickerson. seemed fast to me from what i remember.
     
    #26 mylilpony, Mar 3, 2011
  7. Kruze10

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    A thread about crossovers and no video... I really don't care for Iverson that much but this right here is pretty amazing. I have to agree with other people, not just based off this video but from what I remember watching... He had one of the fastest first steps and crossovers of all time...

    <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LvVB5wOBpUI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
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    He had a good first step for a wing player (can't compare to a pg), but unfortunately his lack of handles hurt him.
     
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  9. Shakee

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  10. trustme

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    first step: Cuttino Mobley
     
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  11. Aleron

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    ai for the first 2, off balance is hard because you have people like mj, who weren't all that good off balance but could remain on balance in situations a lesser man couldn't.

    What really constitutes off balance? MJ's contorted shot is on balance, similar to paul's leaning scoop, the ability to convert the bull**** shot may well be AI too.
     
    #31 Aleron, Mar 3, 2011
  12. Steve_Francis_rules

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    We're two pages in and nobody has mentioned Kevin Johnson as one of the quickest players yet?
     
    #32 Steve_Francis_rules, Mar 3, 2011
  13. HeyDude

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    Michael Dickerson had the quickest first step I've seen on a Rocket. As for overall, AI, and crossover, Tim Hardaway.
     
    #33 HeyDude, Mar 3, 2011
  14. plutoblue11

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    These guys are the best at ever at it, but in there days were pretty good at it. Allen Iverson, MJ, and DWade are often mentioned.

    First Step:

    Gilbert Arenas
    Isiah Thomas
    Adrian Dantley
    Hakeem Olajuwon (as far as big men go)
    Monta Ellis
    A young Tracy McGrady
    Steve Francis (in his prime)

    Crossover:

    Pistol Pete Maravich
    Earl Monroe

    Off-Balance:
    Julius Erving (Dr. J)
    Hakeem Olajuwon (as far as big men go)
    Earl Monroe
    Kevin Johnson
    Bob Cousy
     
    #34 plutoblue11, Mar 3, 2011
  15. T-macsterful1

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    I like that list. Pistol pete might be the greatest ball handler ever lol. Might wanna add him to off-balance too. I think he was so good with the ball he was never actually off balance lol....
     
    #35 T-macsterful1, Mar 3, 2011
  16. AroundTheWorld

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    Agreed.
     
    #36 AroundTheWorld, Mar 3, 2011
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    Best crossover has to be Mo Taylor. Broke KGs ankles
     
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  18. Houston22

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    Iverson, no doubt on crossover and first step.
    Hardaway is a cliche, AI was better..
     
    #38 Houston22, Mar 3, 2011
  19. plutoblue11

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    Totally Agree.

    He could almost be the poster child for this thread.


    As far as big men go, I think you could add Kevin Garnett (first step) and Ralph Sampson (cross over and leaving defenders off balance).

    Tim Hardaway, another great, speedy ball handler.
     
    #39 plutoblue11, Mar 3, 2011
  20. rocketfan21

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    I know this isn't the answer, but god didn't Cuttino have a super quick first step? I love that man.
     
    #40 rocketfan21, Mar 3, 2011
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