I can be convinced otherwise but I think this was the most audacious shot in history.

[Kblaze8855]

Im sure you know what that word means but the definition helps make my point....


Audacious:

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

synonyms: bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, brave, unafraid, unflinching, courageous, valiant, valorous, heroic, dashing, plucky, daredevil, devil-may-care, death-or-glory, reckless, wild, madcap; More
antonyms: timid

2.
showing an impudent lack of respect.


I honestly think the best example is probably:


https://thumbs.gfycat.com/SpanishRealCub-size_restricted.gif





It makes the list for a number of reasons but even beyond how spectacular it was it was ballsy because he had NO reason to do it. All that time on the clock in that traffic...he makes the move the runs away for a longer turnaround 3? A lot of wild shots come against the clock. You might see anything with the shot clock winding down.

A guy might:



https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BlankCharmingGecko-size_restricted.gif


up against the clock.

But you cant get away with that with 8-10 seconds left.


Minus the "No shots against the clock" stipulation Paul George might have it:




https://thumbs.gfycat.com/LittleFrighteningChuckwalla-size_restricted.gif


His technically WASNT against the clock but he thought it was. The Clock reset late after a Hibbert missed layup. It resets just as he goes to shoot it.

If that were a normal situation it would be the most audacious shot ive ever seen.

Aside from shot clock situations we have wild heat checks like Lebron vs the Bucks that game he lost his mind from 3:








https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BeneficialPrestigiousCob-size_restricted.gif




And I didnt even include a 38 or so foot one to end the half.





But I still think Steph comes out on top. For successful plays at least. Some of the all time idiots have made equally or more audacious plays that didnt work out. Mcgee for one:



https://thumbs.gfycat.com/EuphoricCommonDoctorfish-size_restricted.gif








But Steph? He made it. You have Kerrs look of utter disbelief which was initially a "Thats not how the game is played!" scowl.

Steph made a total mockery of the sport.

After you make that shot youre supposed to walk back to the sideline laughing like a supervillian emerging from the shadows:



https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ElectricNecessaryAmericancicada-size_restricted.gif








Have you ever seen a more bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, brave, unafraid, unflinching, courageous, valiant, valorous, heroic, dashing, plucky, daredevil, devil-may-care, death-or-glory, reckless, wild, madcap shot in your life?


If so...remind me of it because I must have forgotten.

[Akrazotile]

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/EuphoricCommonDoctorfish-size_restricted.gif
.



:roll: :roll: :roll:

[Charlie Sheen]

Do you have a gif of Knick Zach Randolph against the Raptors? It was audacious with a flavor of high comedy. He deserves a mention with Javale :lol

[MoBe1Kanobi]

Not that audacious

I see scrubs at the gym take that Curry shot all the time

The most audacious player is Kobe so it is only natural he would have the most audacious shot ever

Kobe took a left handed fadeaway 3 in the corner over a Mavs defender in 05 and sunk it in his face. Who does that?

He could have easily shot it right handed but he took the lefty shot for shock value. From 3. :bowdown:

[sbw19]

I know couple of acquaintances who truly believe Giannis could attempt a dunk from college 3pt line and succeed. I'd like to see him try that, it's more ludicrous than audacious but the mere thought of it just boggles the mind.

[Kblaze8855]

Kobe

[LostCause]

Although you said it didnt count, this one stuck with me as a Bulls fan watching LeBron just destroy our young team

https://youtu.be/RLytLQ2AZxM?t=31

That halfcourt shot was so disheartening, especially since he hit a buzzer beater at the half just before it. Still though, I don't see how this one by Curry isn't the top. Yeah it comes with the clock winding down, but they also had a timeout he opted not to use

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

As a bonus, this layup by Rose over LeBron and Wade was pretty ballsy too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwcX4gRkuKk

[tpols]

that had to be back before durant when chef took big ball shots consistently.

but Kobe has done worse.

:coleman:

[ImKobe]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79y_YCkHhso

that game-tying shot is just ridiculous.. consider that there's 8 seconds on the clock and he just acts like there's no one else on the court but him and the guy defending him, that shot is just flat out impossible.

[Manny98]

Not NBA but...


https://thumbs.gfycat.com/TenderClearcutBlackfish-size_restricted.gif

[Doranku]

https://media2.giphy.com/media/lrEtI2gbj2Tuw/200.gif

[aau]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79y_YCkHhso

that game-tying shot is just ridiculous.. consider that there's 8 seconds on the clock and he just acts like there's no one else on the court but him and the guy defending him, that shot is just flat out impossible.


thank you

was about to hit the search button




not even close

[aau]

https://media2.giphy.com/media/lrEtI2gbj2Tuw/200.gif


kid you not

hit this exact same shot in a game

[eliteballer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwWQTGJPzzY&t=3m20s

[brooks_thompson]

Just gonna add this to the list. It's not spur of the moment like the others, but that it was drawn up by Pop and executed by Duncan in a situation when they were down in OT against a rival they had a history of owning makes it all the more audacious. It's a total '**** you, you can't beat us' moment.

https://youtu.be/trdsKp94Io0

To this point, the Spurs were the Suns' bane, and here comes a game one that's going down to the wire with the Suns a stop away from winning in OT, and these guys have the balls to call a 3 pointer for Tim Duncan while DOWN 3. Of course, it deflated the Suns and the Spurs won the series easily.

[konex]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_KOPjhYQS8&feature=youtu.be

This would be my vote

[Kblaze8855]

Just noticed this....


Not NBA but...


https://thumbs.gfycat.com/TenderClearcutBlackfish-size_restricted.gif



If that isnt an all star game id take him out even with him making it.

[nayte]

It's all the dribbling to me. Most would have passed but steph is nah eff that. Lol

[Doranku]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_KOPjhYQS8&feature=youtu.be

This would be my vote


https://media2.giphy.com/media/lrEtI2gbj2Tuw/200.gif

:cheers: Figured I wasn't the only one who remembered that shot

[Overdrive]

The 2 problems I've got with Curry's shot:

-Does he still make it down 5 with 29sec left do or die game? He always seems to go off when there's not much pressure. Don't get me wrong he's great at that and killed more teams than other guy I've seen by making a +2 a +15 within 3 minutes.
-Do you bench him if he misses that? I'm pretty sure no coach would given the success he had that season. Is it audacious if you have no repercussions to fear?

[BigShotBob]

Does it have to be a jumpshot?

T-Mac trying to dunk on Scottie was pretty audacious.

[FreezingTsmoove]

Not NBA but...


https://thumbs.gfycat.com/TenderClearcutBlackfish-size_restricted.gif

this is a top 5 shot of all time. Melo changed the game with this one :bowdown:

[Kblaze8855]

Well we have nothing else to do for the next few weeks. Give me more examples.

[Reggie43]

https://youtu.be/9995mivGaD8

Reggie dunking against the Nets in traffic at the last seconds of a do or die game to force overtime. Dude probably averages one dunk every 10 games even at his peak but decides to do this at the age of 36 with the game on the line against the best team in the east.

[red1]

Im sure you know what that word means but the definition helps make my point....




I honestly think the best example is probably:







It makes the list for a number of reasons but even beyond how spectacular it was it was ballsy because he had NO reason to do it. All that time on the clock in that traffic...he makes the move the runs away for a longer turnaround 3? A lot of wild shots come against the clock. You might see anything with the shot clock winding down.

A guy might:



https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BlankCharmingGecko-size_restricted.gif


up against the clock.

But you cant get away with that with 8-10 seconds left.


Minus the "No shots against the clock" stipulation Paul George might have it:





His technically WASNT against the clock but he thought it was. The Clock reset late after a Hibbert missed layup. It resets just as he goes to shoot it.

If that were a normal situation it would be the most audacious shot ive ever seen.

Aside from shot clock situations we have wild heat checks like Lebron vs the Bucks that game he lost his mind from 3:











And I didnt even include a 38 or so foot one to end the half.





But I still think Steph comes out on top. For successful plays at least. Some of the all time idiots have made equally or more audacious plays that didnt work out. Mcgee for one:



https://thumbs.gfycat.com/EuphoricCommonDoctorfish-size_restricted.gif








But Steph? He made it. You have Kerrs look of utter disbelief which was initially a "Thats not how the game is played!" scowl.

Steph made a total mockery of the sport.

After you make that shot youre supposed to walk back to the sideline laughing like a supervillian emerging from the shadows:










Have you ever seen a more bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, brave, unafraid, unflinching, courageous, valiant, valorous, heroic, dashing, plucky, daredevil, devil-may-care, death-or-glory, reckless, wild, madcap shot in your life?


If so...remind me of it because I must have forgotten.

:roll:


damian lillard taking okc's soul has to be top 3 most audacious of all-time



the definition of cold-blooded

[SouBeachTalents]

LeBron took some pretty audacious 3's recently

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kF4I-JveBc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9RTmuoF47k

[superduper]

As JVG said, that is probably the greatest shot I've ever seen in my life.

Big shout out to that Kobe shot in the corner over 2 people, insane.

[ArbitraryWater]

The problem with it is it was kind of a spontaneous, instinctive shot off the move... After the move, that shot was on, in the flow.

No conscious decision anymore.


How about LeBron pulling up from halfcourt against Philly for no good reason a couple weeks back?

As far as regular season games go, which aren't exactly high stake (not sure about the score), that's about as audacious and F-you as it gets.

[dirkdiggler41]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-M3x-eZpV8

[ArbitraryWater]

The 2 problems I've got with Curry's shot:

-Does he still make it down 5 with 29sec left do or die game? He always seems to go off when there's not much pressure. Don't get me wrong he's great at that and killed more teams than other guy I've seen by making a +2 a +15 within 3 minutes.
-Do you bench him if he misses that? I'm pretty sure no coach would given the success he had that season. Is it audacious if you have no repercussions to fear?

The "would he make it" q is irrelevant.

The likelihood of any make decreases in that situation.

We can just evaluate the shots we have closest to a pressure type situation.

Lillard's was perfect, if not for the fact it was tied and they led 3-1.

Still amazing, but as far as all timers go, probably something more audacious somewhere..

[tpols]

dame


his first one was even better.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2GJ2PwXQ4E

has there ever been a player to hit 2 buzzer beating 3s to close a playoff series?

[SouBeachTalents]

his first one was even better.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2GJ2PwXQ4E

has there ever been a player to hit 2 buzzer beating 3s to close a playoff series?
How many times has that even happened? The only other one I can think of is Stockton in '97

[ArbitraryWater]

his first one was even better.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2GJ2PwXQ4E

has there ever been a player to hit 2 buzzer beating 3s to close a playoff series?

i hope you aren't refering to that shot in the context of this thread.

that wasnt even close to being better as far aus audacity goes.

you're exposing yourself.

[Manny98]

Not NBA but...


https://thumbs.gfycat.com/TenderClearcutBlackfish-size_restricted.gif
1 year later and players are routinely taking these type of shots like it's nothing :lol

[tpols]

i hope you aren't refering to that shot in the context of this thread.

that wasnt even close to being better as far aus audacity goes.

you're exposing yourself.


the second dame game winner wasnt audacious either. He literally dribbled the clock out and shot a 3 in a tie game.

Here he catch and shoot under 1 second. down 2. way, way harder.

like kblaze said, its impossible for a buzzer beating shot to be audacious because you have to do it. Neither fit the current bill technically.

[tpols]

peak Chef is the most audacious player ever with his style.

Well never again see as brilliant, spectacular, and bold a basketball talent in a league dominated by people using mostly physical force.

[ArbitraryWater]

the second dame game winner wasnt audacious either. He literally dribbled the clock out and shot a 3 in a tie game.

Here he catch and shoot under 1 second. down 2. way, way harder.

like kblaze said, its impossible for a buzzer beating shot to be audacious because you have to do it. Neither fit the current bill technically.


Its audacious because he just dribbled the clock down and never set the shot up in any way. Just trusted himself to make a 28-footer when any other shot could have done it as well.

But yea, clearly more audacious how he caught that inbound pass and then immediately shot it cause he had no other choice but to do so!

I mean how dare he?! We were all shaking our heads...

How you cannot differentiate these things or recognize that a variety of buzzer beaters could stem from audacious situations is sad, tbh.


Your explanation shows that you don't understand audacity at all. The word.

You think its about whats harder. Lol. Language fail.

[John Connor]

Even after you defined it and laid it out in plain English just what the word 'audacious' means, a large sect of the people responding to this thread are proving that they still don't know what it means and or didn't read your post or just straight up ignored it and decided to post whatever they wanted for whatever bizarre reason. Human beings, man. Human beings... never change.

[John Connor]

Anyways, out of all the posts in this thread... the LaMelo Ball & Steph Curry shots are the clear two front runners... and obviously LaMelo's is less audacious because he wasn't in an NBA game. High school games aren't that serious... and as a result I do believe that makes a difference. Most of the others don't even meet the definition... including LeBron's heat check against the Bucks. LeBron was not audacious at all to keep shooting and bombing away... if they're falling, they're falling. He started to get hot and started to push it to see how far it would go. That's not particularly audacious. Curry straight up disrespected the history of the game and the opposition and everything and everyone by deciding to dribble that ball backwards to get himself a spinning, off balance, fade away three point shot.

The PG one is up there(but not really because you said he wasn't aware... that basically disqualifies it...) LeBron twice this year from nearing half court for no real reason(though I'm guessing his argument would be 2 for 1 with roughly 30 seconds to go in the half) is also up there... but Curry takes the cake.

[bigkingsfan]

Ricky Davis

[Spurs m8]

The answer is Steph in OKC.

That is the shot

[John Connor]

The answer is Steph in OKC.

That is the shot


Another poster proving they don't know what the word actually means and or having a complete inability to accurately judge such things.

I'll even explain this for you... in OKC, it was the end of the game, Curry was up against the clock, and that's likely the cleanest look he was going to get. Yeah, it was a tiny bit ballsy... but I wouldn't call it disrespectful. It wasn't even close to being the most ballsy either because the game was tied and they just go to another OT if he missed. To clarify even further... if the Warriors were losing in that situation rather than tied, an argument could be made. As it stands, no... not really.

That OKC shot was one of the most extremely confident shots in NBA history, I'll give him that much.