Allen Iverson's Crossover vs. Michael Jordan's Crossover

[Ne 1]

Iverson easily, broke MJ's ankles.

Jordan pushed off and traveled against Byron Russel.

[GilZero]

GTFO with this, AI by miles.

Hardaway, yes that would be a discussion atleast

[Round Mound]

Iverson easily, broke MJ's ankles.

Jordan pushed off and traveled against Byron Russel.

Iverson could actually dribble without carrying the ball.

[GOBB]

That crossover didnt put AI on the map. But its an awesome highlight to see AI not only prior challenge MJ but deliver by breaking those damn ankles. Phil Jackson had the nerve to say "MICHAEL!" suggesting he take the challenge. One of the few times Phil has ever failed. So I'll take it!

MJ's left leg says "go right"; his right leg says "go left". lmao

He's doing the Dougie.

[DCL]

AI got long ass arms, big hands, and he's so close to ground. his body was virtually designed to do crossovers by nature.

[hitmanyr2k]

Iverson's crossover isn't a crossover. It's a blatant palming violation Always has been. If you have to do that hesitation crap and cradle the ball like some elementary school kid just learning how to dribble that sh** isn't a crossover.

And GTFO to whoever says Iverson's crossover >>>> Tim Hardaway's crossover. Hardaway's crossover was quick just like it should be. No palming or "hesitation" BS needed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0HRPIu02Xo

[DCL]

Iverson's crossover isn't a crossover. It's a blatant palming violation Always has been. If you have to do that hesitation crap and cradle the ball like some elementary school kid just learning how to dribble that sh** isn't a crossover.

but that's evolution of the game.

pretty soon, players will be running like 3-4 steps while in a middle of a crossover!

[B-Low]

I will never understand how ISH folks get off topic so fast. The question is which is better, the AI crossover shown, or the Jordan one. We get like 5 "Tim Hardaway is better" comments and one about Isaiah Thomas. It's really not rocket science.

To answer the question that was actually ASKED tho, it's AI. Jordan pushed off and it was just Russell guarding him

I didn't realize how old this thread was and I was actually coming in to say the exact same thing as before after reading the first page

[Iverson3]

Its a stretch to compare this particular A.I. crossover to Jordan's because of what MJ's meant, but Allen Iverson's crossover on the best player in the game should be up there with the highest. That crossover really put him on the map.

Which was better in your honest opinion???

VS.

Still the greatest crossover in NBA History. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C977RCbuqFk

[Iverson3]

Iverson had the better crossover.

[ClipperRevival]

Jordan had an "old school" crossover -- he didn't really extend the ball as far out as today's players do or carry it as much on the move. But he certainly did have an effective crossover. He scrapes Dumars with it at the 35 second mark here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVUXJ8Q7ehY

I wouldn't say that it's as effective as AI's however, since 1) AI is smaller/quicker, 2) he carries it a lot more on the move, and 3) ballhandling moves like AI's "new school" crossover didn't exist back then.

Exactly! And this video breaks down MJ's cross.

https://youtu.be/IErL0fs8GxU

The modern cross is meant to get the defender leaning one way and the crossing it over to get by your man. The old school version didn't wait to get the defender leaning but rather used a hard plant and explosion to use speed to get by your man. I personally prefer the old school version. Less motion, more effective and relies on speed and surprise.

[Manny98]

One was an offensive foul

[Gohan]

iversons crossover on Antonio Daniels is still the goat

[kawhileonard2]

Jordan had an "old school" crossover -- he didn't really extend the ball as far out as today's players do or carry it as much on the move. But he certainly did have an effective crossover. He scrapes Dumars with it at the 35 second mark here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVUXJ8Q7ehY

They showed this same play from an angle behind Jordan's back during John Thompson's interview with MJ during the 2003 ASG, and having never seen it, I was shocked that a 6'6" player could change directions that quickly. It's hard to tell with all the moving players closer to the camera from the above angle, but from the other angle it's amazing. I've seen him do similar to guys like Majerle and Starks as well with the same move.

I wouldn't say that it's as effective as AI's however, since 1) AI is smaller/quicker, 2) he carries it a lot more on the move, and 3) ballhandling moves like AI's "new school" crossover didn't exist back then.

Agreed!