Shakin and Bakin: The 10 Best Moves in The NBA
One of the biggest criticisms of NBA players and NBA games has been the focus on isolation games. But think about: remember when Iverson crossed Michael Jordan and everyone went crazy? How about going way back to the Wilt/Russell matchups, or Kobe/Lebron today?
NBA players make the unthinkable look effortless and what makes it even more impressive is that they are doing it against the best players in the world. Watching Dwyane Wade match Lebron James shot for shot as they both go for 40 is what the NBA great. The way Lebron cups the ball as he swoops in for a dunk or the way Wade contorts his body to get back defenders will be lasting images of this NBA Era much like Michael Jordon's tongue as he soars or Shaq hanging on the rim after two handed power jam.
When Michael Jordan was in his prime, you couldn't stop his turn-around or fade away jumpers. Once Shaq dropped stepped into the lane, he was going to dunk on everyone's head whether you liked it or not. With the NBA as full of talent as ...
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