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What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:22 pm
by Rubios
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?
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:56 pm
by Lalouie
lebron trucking to a layup
kawhi's midrange when he's zoned in - same for shai it seems
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:05 pm
by dhsilv2
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.
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:17 pm
by taikibansei
Dirk's one-legged fadeaway.
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:30 pm
by Lalouie
taikibansei wrote:Dirk's one-legged fadeaway.
i keep overlooking dirk
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:48 pm
by MoneyTalks41890
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
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:52 pm
by Bornstellar
The SGA flop that leads to 2 free throws
(Just kidding... sorta)
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:57 pm
by MoneyTalks41890
Bornstellar wrote:The SGA flop that leads to 2 free throws
(Just kidding... sorta)
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:58 pm
by tsherkin
Dirk's fade would also be my choice, yes.
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:09 pm
by Tomtolbert
Ginobili Eurostep
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:15 pm
by TrentTuckerRule
imagine Wemby with a semi-decent sky hook
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:16 pm
by tsherkin
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.
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:23 pm
by Pelon chingon
Illegal screen, Double dribble, travel then step back jumper.
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:55 pm
by Me Like Lakers
Bornstellar wrote:The SGA flop that leads to 2 free throws
(Just kidding... sorta)
Came here to say exactly this lol
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:05 pm
by AleksandarN
Jokic’s floater. Crazy efficiency
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:06 am
by brutalitops
Literally Cade Cunninghams hook shot
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:48 pm
by Rubios
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?
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket)
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:52 pm
by Ryoga Hibiki
Dirk's crane shot
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:57 pm
by Rubios
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?
Re: What would be the sky hook of the recent era? (Individual play/move that almost inevitably ends with a bucket))
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:34 pm
by dhsilv2
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.