Goat Lay Up Artists

[westsideozzie]

1. Tony Parker
2. Rod Strickland
3. Michael Jordan
4. Isaiah Thomas
5. Lebron James

Who you got?

[dannywpt]

Parker, Ginobili, Wade, Ellis, Kobe, Rose, LeBron, Rondo, T. Evans come to mind for recent players

[KobesFinger]

DWade, DRose, Iverson, Jordan, Parker

[Dresta]

In terms of 'artistry' i think Wade has to be up there for his ability to pull off moves like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbOeNlvsJ9M

on a regular basis. Obviously MJ is also up there, and Parker's ingenuity around the basket is remarkable. I wouldn't put LBJ in there, because although he is one of the most effective finishers ever, his powerful style simply isn't as aesthetically pleasing as the others' ability slither and glide to the basket, passing through the smallest gaps with ease and finishing with a large array of different moves around the basket.

[Chrono90]

Iverson is very underrated in this forum.

[CHi1PriDe]

http://31.media.tumblr.com/6a1873bad2ce4f209b39183d15dd9d9f/tumblr_mthaay1dWr1sgkv1eo1_400.gif

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[CavaliersFTW]

Elgin Baylor, Connie Hawkins, Julius Erving, George Gervin, Michael Jordan

[Mass Debator]

http://31.media.tumblr.com/6a1873bad2ce4f209b39183d15dd9d9f/tumblr_mthaay1dWr1sgkv1eo1_400.gif

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :cry: :cry: :cry:
That's sexy

[kobebeangoat]

http://31.media.tumblr.com/6a1873bad2ce4f209b39183d15dd9d9f/tumblr_mthaay1dWr1sgkv1eo1_400.gif

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :cry: :cry: :cry:
:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[ralph_i_el]

Parker, Ginobili, Wade, Ellis, Kobe, Rose, LeBron, Rondo, T. Evans come to mind for recent players

Evans cant even use his left hand for layups

[MP.Trey]

Wilt
Gervin
Jordan


Rose, Bron & Wade for current players. HM to Monta Ellis.

[ImKobe]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2818167/duncanmiss.gif

[Mass Debator]

Kyrie and Tony Parker deserves a mention

[LeGOAT]

Rose is the GOAT layup autist

[NJW1247]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2818167/duncanmiss.gif



:lol

[AlphaWolf24]

I always thought Tim Hardaway had nice floaters/layups...

he could put alot of touch on the ball and always put it just outta reach of the defenders hands....He was only 6' so he had to lay it up most of the time...and he often started from further back and put up beautiful long floaters/layups

http://i40.tinypic.com/20h66vs.gif

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/1837537/tim-hardaway-o.gif

http://25.media.tumblr.com/4c3595b84316b54fcd29af514aa93e0b/tumblr_mr8us9EohS1sdydefo1_400.gif


plus he had the best setups/off the dribble moves to start

[TheReturn]

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Derrick-Rose-Crazy-Backwards-Layup-vs-Boston-Celtics.gif

[Solefade]

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Derrick-Rose-Crazy-Backwards-Layup-vs-Boston-Celtics.gif


that's impressive how he was able to clear 2 big guys with his body

[oarabbus]

David Lee is #1 goat
Tony Parker is #2

[Crown&Coke]

not GOAT but Eddie Jones reverse layup was a thing of beauty

[Levity]

I always thought Tim Hardaway had nice floaters/layups...


came in here to say him, as well

:cheers: :cheers:

[MiseryCityTexas]

not GOAT but Eddie Jones reverse layup was a thing of beauty


Prime Eddie Jones was also one of the most underrated dunkers in NBA history also.

[#number6ix#]

Jeff Hornacek use to do some sweet layups

[Mass Debator]

Darrell Armstrong

[ImKobe]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/2100472/kobe-bryant-reverse-layup-o.gif

[Dro]

Hate to be THAT guy but y'all know MJ got this, lol...Come on..are we talking layups or are you guys including floaters and teardrops too? I know we don't want to give MJ everything but I mean :confusedshrug:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azZRrDj-d6w

Edit--Nm..just realized the thread title said artists, PLURAL, lol..thought it said the best...carry on..

[Jailblazers7]

Dr. J would probably be my pick just because of his grace in the air. Monta is my current favorite.

[Dro]

I always thought Tim Hardaway had nice floaters/layups...

he could put alot of touch on the ball and always put it just outta reach of the defenders hands....He was only 6' so he had to lay it up most of the time...and he often started from further back and put up beautiful long floaters/layups

http://i40.tinypic.com/20h66vs.gif

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/1837537/tim-hardaway-o.gif

http://25.media.tumblr.com/4c3595b84316b54fcd29af514aa93e0b/tumblr_mr8us9EohS1sdydefo1_400.gif


plus he had the best setups/off the dribble moves to start
Tim Hardaway:bowdown: League is soft now...they toss players out of games for that...:rolleyes:

[Ratnik]

Rose and Tony P :bowdown:

[CavaliersFTW]

Hate to be THAT guy but y'all know MJ got this, lol...Come on..are we talking layups or are you guys including floaters and teardrops too? I know we don't want to give MJ everything but I mean :confusedshrug:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azZRrDj-d6w

Edit--Nm..just realized the thread title said artists, PLURAL, lol..thought it said the best...carry on..
MJ isn't the best at it anyways, Baylor is on par and Dr. J, Ice man, and Connie Hawkins trump him in that department

[beastee]

While Rose gets a ton of crap on this site (some deserved), there is no doubt he has jaw dropping body control in the air. His hang time alone puts him on the top of the list.

PG - Rose, Parker, Iverson
SG - MJ, Wade
Forwards - Dr. J, Kobe (occasionally)

[inclinerator]

i like parker, cuz he has that floater

[scm5]

MJ
Kobe
Rose

If by artists you mean how the layups look aesthetically, these three are my favorites. The body control of MJ and Kobe in the air and the way they finish.

For Rose, it's the way he contorts/torques his body to make insane layups. It's ridiculous.

[TheMan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8aJnrBDcTQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvQ_3h6lAlc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Dat grace:bowdown:

[PieceOfFelt]

Jordan was indeed the best and most artistic layup artist ever.

[beastee]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8aJnrBDcTQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvQ_3h6lAlc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Dat grace:bowdown:

The second video IS probably his best. The Lakers Finals one gets all the pub, but he didnt even need to change hands.

Nice links. :rockon: :rockon:

[PieceOfFelt]

It's silly to even have this argument. Everyone else is playing for #2. Jordan is the best and most artistic, bar none.

[TheMan]

The second video IS probably his best. The Lakers Finals one gets all the pub, but he didnt even need to change hands.

Nice links. :rockon: :rockon:
There's one he did against the Cavs in 92 playoffs I believe, where he made a spin move from the left side and made literally 3 moves in the air before squeezing off a layup vs a Cavs big in a really tight space. It's one of my faves but I hardly ever see it. Anyway, here's more:cheers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxkoGH07ckc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[AirGauge23]

Karl Malone

[CavaliersFTW]

It's silly to even have this argument. Everyone else is playing for #2. Jordan is the best and most artistic, bar none.
lol clearly you never saw who he was trying to carbon copy with his layups, Baylor, Hawkins, Gervin, Erving... some of those guys pulled moves around the glass even MJ couldn't duplicate. Sorry, you just must not know the history of the game if you think MJ shot the prettiest layups of all time. Players were pulling his moves on NBA courts 25 years before he hit the league, because they weren't actually his moves - they were the moves of players that came before him.

[TheMan]

It's silly to even have this argument. Everyone else is playing for #2. Jordan is the best and most artistic, bar none.
Really this.

MJ had both the most graceful layups and he wasn't too shabby when he wanted to throw it down with aggression. Dr J also is up there in those two categories. When I think about LeBron, I don't think of him as very graceful around the rim, powerful is more the word I describe his finishing.

[TheMan]

lol clearly you never saw who he was trying to carbon copy with his layups, Baylor, Hawkins, Gervin, Erving... some of those guys pulled moves around the glass even MJ couldn't duplicate. Sorry, you just must not know the history of the game if you think MJ shot the prettiest layups of all time. Players were pulling his moves on NBA courts 25 years before he hit the league, because they weren't actually his moves - they were the moves of players that came before him.
Vids or it didn't happen:lol

[AlphaWolf24]

Dr J

http://media1.giphy.com/media/pQ4D8WXVLfBhS/200.gif

MJ

http://i41.tinypic.com/2dska3d.gif


I'm tellin y'all....Like CavsFTW said...players bit styles from Dr.J left and right.






http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1194010!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/nets28n-3-web.jpg
http://js.private.chez-alice.fr/finals10.jpg


http://static5.businessinsider.com/image/50a68ffaeab8ea450300004b-1200/julius-ervings-iconic-afro.jpg
http://mit.zenfs.com/207/2011/07/michaelpluslaquetta.jpg


http://sigroup.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/dr-j-2.jpg
http://www.gamesdbase.com/Media/SYSTEM/Commodore_64/Box/big/Dr._J_and_Larry_Bird_Go_One_on_One_-_1984_-_Electronic_Arts.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0f/Jordan_vs_Bird_-_One_on_One_Coverart.png

[kamil]

Clyde Drexler

[mehyaM24]

lol clearly you never saw who he was trying to carbon copy with his layups, Baylor, Hawkins, Gervin, Erving... some of those guys pulled moves around the glass even MJ couldn't duplicate. Sorry, you just must not know the history of the game if you think MJ shot the prettiest layups of all time. Players were pulling his moves on NBA courts 25 years before he hit the league, because they weren't actually his moves - they were the moves of players that came before him.

yea. gervin and erving ok. there was nothing artistic about baylors game,beside the fact he was the first player who had hangtime. chick hearn said he was "original mj".

[SHAQisGOAT]

Dr J, MJ, Iceman, Baylor, Parker, Pistol Pete, Drexler, Rose, Isiah, Wade... best ones pop out.


How about Magic Johnson though? Thing that really makes me mention him were his fakes before finishing (or passing), he was crazy with it plus had that soft touch around the rim:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkySfD_uZbY&t=1m30s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efT05F99Sw0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZHXe3eTooY&t=5m9s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkySfD_uZbY&t=4m9s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZHXe3eTooY&t=3m8s

Shit, how about Bird? Yea he was not your really athletic player but he was tall, strong and had great finishing skills with both hands. Also, people go crazy for floaters nowadays, Bird was a master at it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFeM6VnUK_Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Gf07f9-rs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0HNP_eE5BE&t=0m44s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_smamA0fDhM&t=5m21s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0HNP_eE5BE&t=0m57s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S_YVtCshEs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5k593G5dCU


I'd probably say Julius is the GOAT finisher (not JUST layups though)

[CavaliersFTW]

Dr J, MJ, Iceman, Baylor, Parker, Pistol Pete, Drexler, Rose, Isiah, Wade... best ones pop out.


How about Magic Johnson though? Thing that really makes me mention him were his fakes before finishing (or passing), he was crazy with it plus had that soft touch around the rim:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkySfD_uZbY&t=1m30s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efT05F99Sw0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZHXe3eTooY&t=5m9s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkySfD_uZbY&t=4m9s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZHXe3eTooY&t=3m8s

Shit, how about Bird? Yea he was not your really athletic player but he was tall, strong and had great finishing skills with both hands. Also, people go crazy for floaters nowadays, Bird was a master at it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFeM6VnUK_Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Gf07f9-rs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0HNP_eE5BE&t=0m44s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_smamA0fDhM&t=5m21s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0HNP_eE5BE&t=0m57s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S_YVtCshEs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5k593G5dCU


I'd probably say Julius is the GOAT finisher (not JUST layups though)
I agree Julius might be the best of them all, haven't seen enough of Hawkins though if I'm honest, he might have been just as good given how little footage exists yet how spectacular his layups look in spite of such limited footage

[nathanjizzle]

http://31.media.tumblr.com/6a1873bad2ce4f209b39183d15dd9d9f/tumblr_mthaay1dWr1sgkv1eo1_400.gif

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :cry: :cry: :cry:

you beat me to it man

[r0drig0lac]

parker (the greatest pg of all time in this regard), MJ, Rose, Dr J

[MrC1991]

Iceman was the master of the finger roll for a reason. Iverson, Rose, Tony Parker, Dr J, MJ, maybe Magic, too?

[MP.Trey]

lol clearly you never saw who he was trying to carbon copy with his layups, Baylor, Hawkins, Gervin, Erving... some of those guys pulled moves around the glass even MJ couldn't duplicate. Sorry, you just must not know the history of the game if you think MJ shot the prettiest layups of all time. Players were pulling his moves on NBA courts 25 years before he hit the league, because they weren't actually his moves - they were the moves of players that came before him.
I'm sorry, I'm just not following the logic here. MJ can't have the prettiest looking layups, because they've been done before?

I guess Ray Allen doesn't have the prettiest jumpshot since people have been shooting jumpshots for 80+ years.

I guess VC doesn't have the prettiest windmills, since Dominique was the one who made it famous.


I see what you're saying, he didn't do these moves first, maybe you don't want to give him the nod for being creative (which he certainly was) but in my opinion it doesn't matter who does it first, it's who does it best, and I've got Jordan.

[Ken_Masters]

Of Modern players, Derrick Rose is the most spectacular layup artist i've seen.

[OldSchoolBBall]

MJ isn't the best at it anyways, Baylor is on par and Dr. J, Ice man, and Connie Hawkins trump him in that department

You're out of your mind. Only Dr. J of those you mentioned is even in his league.

[SamuraiSWISH]

That I've seen:

1) MJ
2) D. Rose
3) Kobe

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Isn't there like a 20 minute video of MJ doing ridiculous layup one after another, that would be circus shots for almost every other player to ever pick up a basketball?

I think Parker is the best right now. Not as sexy as D Rose, but he's incredibly efficient at high difficulty layups. Also has the best floater in the NBA by miles...

Steph has the best finger roll. Seen him do it from the free throw line in traffic, the ball sails 14+ feet high and swishes. Ridiculous.

Monta is pretty sick, too, at the circus stuff.

[Smoke117]

Scottie Pippen: He used his length better than anyone when it came to making lay ups. Could just go around or over pretty much any player and he had a really nice soft touch. He made every lay up look effortless.

[Bandito]

5. Lebron James

Who you got?
I don't really see Lebron as a GOAT layup artist. He too stiff to do things like MJ, Tony or Kobe.


He's more of a power player to Rose's finesse for example.

For me though I would say IVerson, Rose, Kobe, Parker.

[SamuraiSWISH]

Scottie Pippen: He used his length better than anyone when it came to making lay ups. Could just go around or over pretty much any player and he had a really nice soft touch. He made every lay up look effortless.
:oldlol:

Wade from 2004 - 2010 > Pippen @ layups.

Remove Pippen's mutant BBC from your mouth.

[Young X]

Jordan
Parker
Rose
Kobe
AI
Wade (ridiculous circus layups)

Even someone like Monta Ellis has ridiculous layups.


http://31.media.tumblr.com/6a1873bad2ce4f209b39183d15dd9d9f/tumblr_mthaay1dWr1sgkv1eo1_400.gif

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :cry: :cry: :cry::pimp:

[Teanett]

MJ isn't the best at it anyways, Baylor is on par and Dr. J, Ice man, and Connie Hawkins trump him in that department


no

[Dro]

haven't seen enough of Hawkins though if I'm honest, he might have been just as good given how little footage exists yet how spectacular his layups look in spite of such limited footage
So, how do you say his are better than Mj's and then admit that you haven't even seen much Hawkins footage? I know you don't like MJ that much but come on....

[Leftimage]

I don't really see Lebron as a GOAT layup artist. He too stiff to do things like MJ, Tony or Kobe.


He's more of a power player to Rose's finesse for example.

For me though I would say IVerson, Rose, Kobe, Parker.

Lebron is the king of angles, he deserves a mention on the list imo. Besides, it adds a bit of diversity to the crop. (bulkier wing player)

[Smoke117]

:oldlol:

Wade from 2004 - 2010 > Pippen @ layups.

Remove Pippen's mutant BBC from your mouth.

Really?, Really!?...Scottie Pippen is my favorite player of all time, but I rarely actually give up an opinion unless I see something that needs to be addressed. You are one of the biggest Jordan stans on here and you are going at me? :oldlol: Anyone that says Scottie Pippen wasn't one of the best finishers ever is an idiot. Whether with a lay up (like this thread is about) or Dunk he is, period. With his length he could take huge strides off the dribble and basically put up a layup if the inside defenders were there or not because he was so long and athletic.

Hmmm...what does 'Flash' have to do with anything? He's one of my favorite players of all time, but I really don't know what the hell he has to do with what I posted? Whatever...go light a candle and pray for an hour to MJ and you'll be alright.

[Dro]

Really?, Really!?...Scottie Pippen is my favorite player of all time, but I rarely actually give up an opinion unless I see something that needs to be addressed. You are one of the biggest Jordan stans on here and you are going at me? :oldlol: Anyone that says Scottie Pippen wasn't one of the best finishers ever is an idiot. Whether with a lay up (like this thread is about) or Dunk he is, period. With his length he could take huge strides off the dribble and basically put up a layup if the inside defenders were there or not because he was so long and athletic.

Hmmm...what does 'Flash' have to do with anything? He's one of my favorite players of all time, but I really don't know what the hell he has to do with what I posted? Whatever...go light a candle and pray for an hour to MJ and you'll be alright.
Good post...I agree...Scottie is one of the best finishers of all time...

[Bandito]

Lebron is the king of angles, he deserves a mention on the list imo. Besides, it adds a bit of diversity to the crop. (bulkier wing player)
Well it does another perspective but hes not really on the level of AI or MJ.

[SamuraiSWISH]

http://31.media.tumblr.com/6a1873bad2ce4f209b39183d15dd9d9f/tumblr_mthaay1dWr1sgkv1eo1_400.gif
:pimp:

We'll never see this level absurd aerial dexterity, athleticism, and layup making ability from an MVP level Derrick Rose again. Sadly. Feels bad, man.

:(

[Angel Face]

http://31.media.tumblr.com/6a1873bad2ce4f209b39183d15dd9d9f/tumblr_mthaay1dWr1sgkv1eo1_400.gif

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :cry: :cry: :cry:

:bowdown:

Hoping derrick rose to come back and be better than before.

Back on topic:

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan Top 100 Aerial Moves (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azZRrDj-d6w)

No human can last more than 1 sec in the air, I think if there's one who can, it's got to be prime Mike.

[toooo]

Parker by far. The way he gets to the basket whenever he wants is a thing of beauty. He is the smallest big man on the floor whenever he's out there

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

:oldlol:

Wade from 2004 - 2010 > Pippen @ layups.

Remove Pippen's mutant BBC from your mouth.

LOL ...

[20Four]

http://i.minus.com/i3ht2lcRt7P4d.gif

This is better than rose...MJ...vince carter COMBINED :bowdown:

We are not worthy LMAO :bowdown: :cheers:

[hitmanyr2k]

Really?, Really!?...Scottie Pippen is my favorite player of all time, but I rarely actually give up an opinion unless I see something that needs to be addressed. You are one of the biggest Jordan stans on here and you are going at me? :oldlol: Anyone that says Scottie Pippen wasn't one of the best finishers ever is an idiot. Whether with a lay up (like this thread is about) or Dunk he is, period. With his length he could take huge strides off the dribble and basically put up a layup if the inside defenders were there or not because he was so long and athletic.

The way he covered so much distance with those strides always reminded me of Doc. Graceful and great finisher with either hand.

https://imageshack.com/a/img35/7046/kt1.gif

https://imageshack.com/a/img401/5015/hrv.gif

https://imageshack.com/a/img22/5940/ah6.gif

https://imageshack.com/a/img41/4923/kow.gif

[SamuraiSWISH]

Good post...I agree...Scottie is one of the best finishers of all time...
I definitely think Pippen is one of the greatest finishers ever. Particularly dunking. I'm not going to sit here and hear anyone call him the GOAT layup artist though. Because he's not. Partly due to smaller player's necessities to finish in the paint. MJ, D. Rose, Kobe, Wade, Iverson, TP, hell Tim Hardaway all superior lay up artists.

[20Four]

http://i.minus.com/i3ht2lcRt7P4d.gif

This is better than rose...MJ...vince carter COMBINED :bowdown:

We are not worthy LMAO :bowdown: :cheers:
:bowdown:

[RedBlackAttack]

For current players, I think Kyrie Irving deserves mention.


He puts some pretty amazing english on the ball, which gives him the ability to finish at awkward, seemingly impossible angles. Most impressive, he can do it effectively with either hand.

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/3776347/kyrie-irving-spin-o-layup-o.gif

http://thecourtsidecollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/718874727.gif

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view7/3308847/kyrie-irving-circus-layup-o.gif

http://25.media.tumblr.com/cd065dcb6d7998556365940c1eb08ea0/tumblr_mx6d2hc2qy1s3gys4o1_400.gif

http://25.media.tumblr.com/415ef664bc2901a0a2bc0bca35990f5a/tumblr_mklcpnhFbx1qaa8d1o1_500.gif

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KIIZl9Sm_LY/UwGJ-DtGYPI/AAAAAAAACt8/RHl-naL0G08/s1600/1.gif

http://24.media.tumblr.com/3ea9eed94ae4ef56e3799c5d8985444c/tumblr_my60ga9E2O1rtod8xo1_400.gif


He has also perfected this high dribble, step-through which he often uses on the break.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2072517/kyrielayup.gif

http://i.minus.com/ibWX6Y1dRvwTl.gif