I have discarded Curry/Dame deep 3s because of, even for Steph, they have high variability.
So I'd go with...
- KD "hesi" pull-up (probably the best FG% ever, shooting over anyone).
- Kawhi mid range (possibly 2nd best).
- Giannis Eurostep to a dunk (if not defended by "the wall").
- Luka start/stop getting opponents off-balance, most likely finishing with a step-back.
- Jokic weird timing/feints, but finishing with a finger roll.
- Healthy Embiid in the post.
i can't decide bw KD or Jokic (not a high volume shooter overall, but he scored big time vs AD and Gobert in the PS with absurd efficiency).
What are yours?
What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket)
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lebron trucking to a layup
kawhi's midrange when he's zoned in - same for shai it seems
kawhi's midrange when he's zoned in - same for shai it seems
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The most iconic shot of the last decade is the Harden step back...not sure you can call a 40-45% shot inevitable bucket...but the guy shot those vastly better than any other shot type from distance.
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Dirk's one-legged fadeaway.
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taikibansei wrote:Dirk's one-legged fadeaway.
i keep overlooking dirk
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Shai’s midrange game.
Dirk’s one leg shot from pretty much anywhere.
Kobe baseline fade/post fade
Jokic on the block/ 1v1 in the paint
Dirk’s one leg shot from pretty much anywhere.
Kobe baseline fade/post fade
Jokic on the block/ 1v1 in the paint
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The SGA flop that leads to 2 free throws
(Just kidding... sorta)
(Just kidding... sorta)
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Bornstellar wrote:The SGA flop that leads to 2 free throws
(Just kidding... sorta)
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Dirk's fade would also be my choice, yes.
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imagine Wemby with a semi-decent sky hook
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TrentTuckerRule wrote:imagine Wemby with a semi-decent sky hook
It would be a really nice way for him to avoid bodying too hard for deep position, while still exploiting his height for high-efficiency shots.
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Illegal screen, Double dribble, travel then step back jumper.
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Bornstellar wrote:The SGA flop that leads to 2 free throws
(Just kidding... sorta)
Came here to say exactly this lol
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Jokic’s floater. Crazy efficiency
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Literally Cade Cunninghams hook shot
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dhsilv2 wrote:The most iconic shot of the last decade is the Harden step back...not sure you can call a 40-45% shot inevitable bucket...but the guy shot those vastly better than any other shot type from distance.
Those Rockets changed the game -and Harden even changed the rules-, but I've never seen him as an undeniable scorer. As you said, his % were never that good.
More like an offensive jackhammer taking 20+ shots per game during his prime.
His TS was above 60% because of the FTs.
That said, don't you think the most iconic shot of the last decade is a step-back 3 from 8 to 10 meters?
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Dirk's crane shot
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tsherkin wrote:Dirk's fade would also be my choice, yes.
I think I've slept on Nowitzki a bit, too.
Last year I rewatched Mav's whole 2011 PO run.
Do you think his one-legged fade was as "lethal" as KD's mid range, or today's Jokic from the high post or nearer?
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Rubios wrote:dhsilv2 wrote:The most iconic shot of the last decade is the Harden step back...not sure you can call a 40-45% shot inevitable bucket...but the guy shot those vastly better than any other shot type from distance.
Those Rockets changed the game -and Harden even changed the rules-, but I've never seen him as an undeniable scorer. As you said, his % were never that good.
More like an offensive jackhammer taking 20+ shots per game during his prime.
His TS was above 60% because of the FTs.
That said, don't you think the most iconic shot of the last decade is a step-back 3 from 8 to 10 meters?
Harden's step back 3 was shockingly acrruate. You'd want him to take a non step back. It's just the clear winner.