Aging has never bothered me, but MJ should never have been allowed to get older. I miss watching this man play so much. There will never be another like him, greatest of all time.
Michael Jordan is not only the best player of all time, but he sure is a genius to! He plays with his brains, skills and body! That's what makes him the best! The part were he says "I say 9 out of 10 because I can get away with that, but I don't play anymore so you don't have to worry about that" that part puts a tear to my eye! Because I'm 16 and never had the chance to see MJ play a match. And MJ is probably the only player who can drive the defense of balance at every game!
Jordans tips are enough to coach any player without any physical coaching if you ask me! ive watched 3 short vis and already ive picked up quite abit haha
i hear everybody talk about how a.i. crossed jordan and he did but he's still not even a quarter of the player MJ was...when iverson retires, he'll be known as a scorer and a player who jumped in the passing lanes and stole a pass about once or twice a game, while MJ legacy still lives on...
This isn't a cross over, this is great footwork. As a good offensive player, you must have great footwork. Sometimes, going to hoop isn't because of your dribbling, it's because of your footwork. What's the importance of good footwork? Good footwork gives you the FIRST step. and that FIRST STEP when you're driving to the hole is very important. ;)
I wonder what it feels like to know that you are the best at basketball loll he is so humble and i love that about him!! But i know in his mind hes like "yea...im the best"
And it bother me how ppl compare Kobe and Mike. Theyare similar but Mike was just more ferocious as a player...Kobe is smooth. MJ aggressive on both sides of the court...he can play really dirty all over the court. Kobe is...well again...smooth.
good stuff =]whenever i do a crossover i actually never really pay attention to their feet =o i just watch their hands and which way their body is facing but then again that fails sometimes
its okay if you cant grip the ball, hes just doing that so he doesnt have to dribble, ud be in dribbling position and ud start ur dribble anyway. The only thing you should worry about is if u can dribble good both hands.
For the record guys, AI can play either SG or PG. He's been such a prolific scorer his whole career because he needed to be the first option. He never really had a legit second option until now in Carmelo Anthony. AI could average over 10 assists in the right situation; but Denver needs him to score; and that's what AI does best.
"i say 9 times out 10 i can get away with it but i dont play anymore so you dont have to worry about it.." LOL! i didnt know MJ retired i thought he was taking a break because he wanted kobe to get his turn =D
i have question hopefully sum1 could answer How do u that or even move when the def person is holding u back with there arm is that a foul or can they do that?
I dont know if you guys knew this maybe you younger guys, jordan had one of the best first step crossovers of all time. Look at some videos and look just for that and redirection
around 2:40. if the defense is egging you to go right and you go left, all the defender has to do is spin and block you off. he doesnt have to lift his right leg. in fact many times a defender will try to make you think that they want you to go one way when all along they are preparing you to go the opposite way. unless the defender is a robot, he will be able to stay in front of you. the hesitation crossover is a much better tool to shake your defender. see Allen Iverson.
The defender does know where your going...to the basket. A jumper is harder to hit and easier to defend without fouling then a dribble drive. As a defender just don't commit 100%,leave room for correction unless you have a good read on the 'em. The dribbler will either have to force a move (don't get ur ankles broke) or create space and shot over you. If its Jordan though, you might just want let him go by you and let your center get posterized!
