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Are crossovers overrated?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 2:29 pm
by Cycklops
I was watching this old clip of Lebron in 2003...at 4:17 he does a nasty crossover move.
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a3k0Du9jXA[/youtube]
A lot of people in the comments are pointing out that Lebron seemed to have better handles then then he does now, where he just picks a side, first steps and bulls his way to the basket.
I noticed something similar with Jordan. He had excellent handles and a good crossover (just ask Dan Majerle), but the majority of the time he would just jab step once or twice then explode past people without any extra faking. It seems like if you have a power or speed advantage, you can use either one to get to the rim as long as you don't drop the ball.
So how important is it to have a tricky handle, really?
Re: Are crossovers overrated?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 2:32 pm
by Sc0pe92
At this point I'm about to create a thread if basketball is overrated. That seems to be the trend in this forum now. Everything is under rated or overrated
Re: Are crossovers overrated?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 2:38 pm
by Mr Puddles
You're using the wrong players to illustrate your point. For genetically gifted players who can get to the basket at will based on sheer physicality and athleticism alone, crossovers are not as important. For players that rely more on dribbling skills/craftiness to free themselves up, crossovers are likely one of a number of key moves (along side hesitation dribbles, step backs, floaters etc.)
Re: Are crossovers overrated?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 2:44 pm
by MasterRyu2011
I wouldn't say they are overrated, but they are not necessary for a very athletic player to get to the rim or to get open for a shot. It's all about putting the ball through the basket. How you get to that point, it's different for everyone.
Re: Are crossovers overrated?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 3:00 pm
by Cycklops
Mr Puddles wrote:You're using the wrong players to illustrate your point. For genetically gifted players who can get to the basket at will based on sheer physicality and athleticism alone, crossovers are not as important. For players that rely more on dribbling skills/craftiness to free themselves up, crossovers are likely one of a number of key moves (along side hesitation dribbles, step backs, floaters etc.)
But physicality isn't a constant. Both Lebron and Jordan used
less crossovers as their athleticism decreased (and experienced increased) instead of more. That's the key point.
Re: Are crossovers overrated?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 3:08 pm
by Green89
It's all about finishing. A good crossover means nothing if you don't hit the shot.
Re: Are crossovers overrated?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 3:12 pm
by Michigantown
Green89 wrote:It's all about finishing. A good crossover means nothing if you don't hit the shot.
Re: Are crossovers overrated?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 3:45 pm
by Devilzsidewalk
Curry and Harden buttered their bread getting guys off balance w/ crossovers into a stepback 3 or else a drive to the rim
Re: Are crossovers overrated?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 3:48 pm
by LuxTheGoat
Sc0pe92 wrote:At this point I'm about to create a thread if basketball is overrated. That seems to be the trend in this forum now. Everything is under rated or overrated
This post is underrated.
Re: Are crossovers overrated?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 4:08 pm
by Sc0pe92
LuxTheGoat wrote:Sc0pe92 wrote:At this point I'm about to create a thread if basketball is overrated. That seems to be the trend in this forum now. Everything is under rated or overrated
This post is underrated.
It is haha
