Best Players At Specific Skills

[DonDadda59]

Tim Duncan- Outlet Passing

The last two seasons I've noticed that a lot of San Antonio's fastbreaks start with Duncan either blocking a shot or getting a rebound and making a great outlet pass to a streaking guard. I've personally never seen a big man do this better (Only seen a few games/vids of Bill Walton and Kevin Love is pretty good too). I found this mix of some of Timmy's outlets that for some random reason features a Keith Sweat track :wtf:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Wa3C8s3Xg

Some Others...

Dwyane Wade- Splitting Doubles

Dwyane Wade- The Art of Splitting the Defense (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxrweKfFFIs)

Carmelo Anthony- Spin Move

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQHpuNwcGz0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIsh7e9DAOM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSCDrPPSdfY

Gimme Some More

[Levity]

Kobe - base line turn around jumper. Seems pretty automatic for him at this stage of his career. Cant really guard it either. Just apply pressure, put a hand up, and hope it doesnt go in.

[HAzE024]

Tyson Chandler - tap out offensive rebounds. Starting to become a trend in the NBA

[DonDadda59]

Tyson Chandler - tap out offensive rebounds. Starting to become a trend in the NBA

Great call. That's become his bread and butter this season. I don't think it should count as a rebound though, but it's effective :lol

[TaLvsCuaL]

Rubio bounce pass between the legs of the defender

[BlueCrayon]

LeBron- Blocking Rondo
Kurt Thomas- Baseline/Midrange jumpers
Pablo Prigioni- Stealing inbounds passes

[LikeABosh]

Lebron with dat no look bounce pass to a cutter at the rim

[inclinerator]

dwyane and lebron half court to full court alleyoops

[RidonKs]

maybe not a skill persay but westbrook has the softest touch of any midrange jumpshot i've ever seen. the way the ball gently rolls over the front of the rim and off the glass is unreal.

paul on the break when he's ahead of a guy, using his body as a barricade. it's a douchey move for sure but i use it and it works wonders... and cp3 is the master. any chance this becomes an offensive foul in certain situations once guys start to abuse it?

just watching splitter tonight, he's got amazing instincts for when/where to set a screen and roll to the hoop. also re spurs, though i haven't really seen it tonight i've always been really impressed by manu's ability to split the double with a pass to his big in the middle of the key. most guys miss the opportunity and the lane closes whereas manu times it perfectly without without ever telegraphing the play

antawn jamison's name doesn't really belong in this thread but that dude has the quickest fking hands ever. he's like clint eastwood :lol:


which pf has the best knockdown 18-20 footer in the league? bosh and kg are the two that come to mind immediately but then you got aldridge and lee. can't exactly leave dirk out. gasol, love, zbo all deserve mentions too.

and of course... kurt thomas

[Rubio2Gasol]

maybe not a skill persay but westbrook has the softest touch of any midrange jumpshot i've ever seen. the way the ball gently rolls over the front of the rim and off the glass is unreal.

paul on the break when he's ahead of a guy, using his body as a barricade. it's a douchey move for sure but i use it and it works wonders... and cp3 is the master. any chance this becomes an offensive foul in certain situations once guys start to abuse it?

just watching splitter tonight, he's got amazing instincts for when/where to set a screen and roll to the hoop. also re spurs, though i haven't really seen it tonight i've always been really impressed by manu's ability to split the double with a pass to his big in the middle of the key. most guys miss the opportunity and the lane closes whereas manu times it perfectly without without ever telegraphing the play


which pf has the best knockdown 18-20 footer in the league? bosh and kg are the two that come to mind immediately but then you got aldridge and lee. can't exactly leave dirk out. gasol, love, zbo all deserve mentions too.

and of course... kurt thomas

I think David West is in the convo.

[RidonKs]

I think David West is in the convo.
him too. though he seems to be better creating space off the dribble, occasional turn arounds, etc. i was more thinkin catch and shoot.

[(e)]

Although I'm going position specific, no other center has the handle the Jo Noah has. Remarkable talent when he grabs a rebound, and run an effective break by himself.

[Graviton]

Although I'm going position specific, no other center has the handle the Jo Noah has. Remarkable talent when he grabs a rebound, and run an effective break by himself.
Noah is also the best big man high post passer, perimeter defender, offensive tip in guy and best yeller after contact dunks.

[Jailblazers7]

Carmelo working out of the triple threat

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Noah is also the best big man high post passer, perimeter defender, offensive tip in guy and best yeller after contact dunks.

Marc and Pau Gasol are both in that category as well.

And Boozer is the best yeller after anything happens.

I would throw Westbrook in there for his hesitation dribble. Ever since he's started doing that he's been even more deadly off the dribble.

CP3 is probably the best in the league at keeping his dribble alive in traffic. He almost never has to pick the ball up. Only one I think comes close is Kyrie.

[LikeABosh]

Carmelo working out of the triple threat
more like a double threat for Melo

[d.bball.guy]

LeBron- Blocking Rondo

:roll: Super specific

Bosh - Photo/videobombing

[pauk]

Always loved Lebron's transition spin move, its lightning quick & covers so much ground:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB3n8_O2u4U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0e_-U-Zb-4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy-eOVNxldc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sud2sNBsYjI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqxHENGFWbk

[Nebraskanball]

Paul Pierce at looking like an out of shape drunk with awful shooting form, but still being great somehow. Can't think of anyone that can even contend with him.

[imnew09]

Durant - getting phantom fouls

[Horde of Temujin]

Dirk- the one legged mean lean (while hymning David Hasselhoff tunes)




Stephen Curry - murdering Knicks from downtown (he's at it again)

[Horde of Temujin]

Not sure if he is the best

James Harden - Euro-step

[tmacattack33]

Wade - finishing near the rim (usually a scoop shot/lay-up off the glass...from various angles...using either hand) for someone 6'5 and under

nash - "pull-up fadeaway" ...you've seen it before

kevin durant - ripping his arms through the defenders arms to draw the foul

westbrook - pull up jump shot after running at 100 mph...i dont know how he can stop on a dime like that and pull up for a shot and still be in enough control to make the shot, but he does it

[DonDadda59]

Not sure if he is the best

James Harden - Euro-step

No sir, that would be this gentleman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OtjgS0dYfI)

And good call by Ridonks on Manu's passing ability to his bigs in the lane in traffic.

It's strange that all the people mentioning Bron didn't bring up his chase down blocks. I'd say that's the one thing he does clearly better than anyone else, possibly in the history of the game.

[tazb]

Durant - getting phantom fouls

Durant's signature 15+ free-throws a game. :roll: :facepalm

On topic though, LeBron's chase-down blocks, Kobe's signature pump-fake draw the foul, Wade's euro-step.

[ClutchOver9000]

Paul Pierce at looking like an out of shape drunk with awful shooting form, but still being great somehow. Can't think of anyone that can even contend with him.

:lol one of sports biggest mysteries.

[Rubio2Gasol]

There are players whose shots you wonder how can this be so pretty and unstoppable.

1. Melo - Hard dribble quick pullup mid range J.
2. Pierce - Step back fade
3. Dirk - High release Fade.
4. Kobe - turnaround J.

Crawford's crossover is absurd as well.

[pauk]

Wade's windmill-euro-step is always fun to watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uYBSufn780

Kobe's footwork with his back to the basket is fun to watch aswell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izkRO9HYZaM

So many obvious ones... but anyways.. :)

[Dave3]

LeBron- Blocking Rondo

:oldlol: :oldlol:

[Djahjaga]

Tim Duncan- Outlet Passing

The last two seasons I've noticed that a lot of San Antonio's fastbreaks start with Duncan either blocking a shot or getting a rebound and making a great outlet pass to a streaking guard. I've personally never seen a big man do this better (Only seen a few games/vids of Bill Walton and Kevin Love is pretty good too). I found this mix of some of Timmy's outlets that for some random reason features a Keith Sweat track :wtf:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Wa3C8s3Xg

Some Others...

Dwyane Wade- Splitting Doubles

Dwyane Wade- The Art of Splitting the Defense (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxrweKfFFIs)

Carmelo Anthony- Spin Move

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQHpuNwcGz0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIsh7e9DAOM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSCDrPPSdfY

Gimme Some More

I'm utterly shocked someone made a Tim Duncan outlet pass mix. That was awesome.

[ballup]

Marc and Pau Gasol are both in that category as well.

And Boozer is the best yeller after anything happens.

I would throw Westbrook in there for his hesitation dribble. Ever since he's started doing that he's been even more deadly off the dribble.

CP3 is probably the best in the league at keeping his dribble alive in traffic. He almost never has to pick the ball up. Only one I think comes close is Kyrie.
Most underrated signature skill :bowdown:

[Horde of Temujin]

The great Andre Miller - ally-oops from afar (Wade has gotten pretty good at this as well)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk8hfUnQrBA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnHqPxbMl3g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2APrukbzMw

[HylianNightmare]

Vince-pointing

[HAzE024]

KG - Illegal screens

[eriX]

McGee at making highlight plays, be it good and bad? :confusedshrug:

[Hoiids]

How has no one mentioned DWades pump fake? He gets guys almost every game using the pull up pump fake.

[CHi1PriDe]

Rose- getting to the rim and doing the most acrobatic/elegant/crafty/ up and under lay ups... Get healthy :cry: :cry:

[Just2McFly]

LeBron- Blocking Rondo
Kurt Thomas- Baseline/Midrange jumpers
Pablo Prigioni- Stealing inbounds passes
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[TheBigVeto]

Kobe - flopping.

[imnew09]

How has no one mentioned DWades pump fake? He gets guys almost every game using the pull up pump fake.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws-pHBBjkts :bowdown:

[Nebraskanball]

Kobe - flopping.
Dude never flops. Have you ever even watched him play?
You're thinking of this guy.
http://www.sportsgeekery.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/lebron-flop-2.gif
http://instntrply.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/BronFlop.gif
http://www.sportsgeekery.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/lebron-flop-3.gif
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/836554/jamesflop.gif
http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1115960/lebronflop2.gif
http://instntrply.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/FishStare.gif

Lebron is either the weakest 6'9, 260 pound person alive or is the biggest ***** in the history of professional basketball.

[Droid101]

Kobe - flopping.
Here's another red bar, idiot.

[TheNaturalWR]

Bosh is the best mid-range shooter in the NBA. This dude's makes are ALL NET. Never even grazes the rim. 54% from 16-23 feet, unreal.

[9512]

No1 mentioned ray Allen yet for shooting?

How about Jeremy Lin for turnovers? (Even though he's not even top5)

[andremiller07]

Although I'm going position specific, no other center has the handle the Jo Noah has. Remarkable talent when he grabs a rebound, and run an effective break by himself.

Al Horford, DMC and Greg Monroe strongly disagree and are all better ball handlers/finishers in the open floor @ C

[brandonislegend]

Noah is also the best big man high post passer, perimeter defender, offensive tip in guy and best yeller after contact dunks.

http://www.memphisflyer.com/binary/33e6/1354135603-dsc_7603.jpeg

[Indian guy]

Kobe - base line turn around jumper. Seems pretty automatic for him at this stage of his career.

This is something I associate with MJ. Kobe doesn't really use the baseline turnaround on the catch much. Especially today. Can you find some plays from this season?

[Indian guy]

Wade probably has the best pump fake. Always gets his defender up.

CP3 is the best at splitting pick n rolls and always keep his dribble on.

LeBron has the best timing on chase down blocks.

Kobe has the best balance on pull up jumpers off the dribble.

[chips93]

noah is a great passer, but marc is a best from the high post.

rondo with the fake around the back pass

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/449970/rajon-rondo-behind-the-back-o.gif (http://gifsoup.com/view/449970/rajon-rondo-behind-the-back.html) GIFSoup (http://gifsoup.com)

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/965940/rondo-o.gif (http://gifsoup.com/view/965940/rondo.html) GIFSoup (http://gifsoup.com)

or really just ball fakes in general, rondo, with his enormous hands, and great awareness, is the best.

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/470744/rondo-ownage-o.gif (http://gifsoup.com/view/470744/rondo-ownage.html) GIFSoup (http://gifsoup.com)

z-bo probably has teh softest hands on tip-ins in the league

tony parker has the best floater in the league, and for a small guy with pretty average hops, hes amazingly good at finishing at the rim.

james harden has a pretty unique driving ability. he always seems to just be able to overpower guys, and not have to change direction much as he goers to the rim. hes really direct, and doesnt ever have to shake a guy out of his shoes. really shifty.

[pegasus]

dwyane and lebron half court to full court alleyoops

Even for an individual go-to-play Lebron needs Wade.:roll: It's funny because it's true.:applause:

[andremiller07]

Wade probably has the best pump fake. Always gets his defender up.

Andre Miller (who can't shoot) pump fake >anyones,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYM9bDZIbkM

Dre also got the best timeout fakes as well, crafty vets I tell you.

[Jailblazers7]

Sam Young Pump Fake >

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNMkw1BEIos

[BlueCrayon]

I swear every time I watch LeBron face off against Rondo in a game, he blocks him at least once.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7hlB5m9i0k