+RJ As far as significance goes, yes, Ray's Tre should be up there near the top. But Evans shot (and Jerry West's) were more amazing because of where they shot the ball from.
steven palmzie sim His real name is Magic Scalabrine, but he changed it to Brian because NBA told him to because they didn't want to show anybody his magic.
CucumberKris true that, that should be #1 and I'm not saying it as a T-Mac fanatic. I thought "Yeah it's ok seeing it in top 3, let's see what's first!" then I saw a normal crossover plus shot from medium by Jordan. Sick crossover, but the play itself is not THAT huge, half of Iverson highlights are made of that crossovers.
I agree that the McGrady plays were awesome. However, the video doesn't show Reggie Miller hitting not two, but three 3-pointers in the closing seconds to defeat the Knicks that year!
Rich Walton The crossover itself is amazing for the way he puts his legs but that's it, it's jsut a cross and a three pointer, you see that on a daily basis in the NBA.
That's a wack 3 because Popovich deliberately threw the game by taking Duncan off the floor, which resulted Heat in 3 straight offensive rebounds for the Heat. Robert Horry's 3 against the Kings and Derek Fisher 0.4 seconds against the Spurs are both a lot more memorable.
Honourable mentions: -Allen Iversons crossover against Lue -Ray Allens game winning 3 pointer to save the Heat -Brian Scalabrines 360 windmill dunk from halfcourt
That Ray Allen 3 was wack because Popovich stupidly took Duncan off the floor, which was why the Heat kept getting offensive rebounds. Derek Fisher's 0.4 second shot against the Spurs and Robert Horry's 3 in 2002 WCF against the Kings are both a lot more memorable.
Lebron's unbelievable playoff game against the Pistons in '07 (where he scored 29 of the Cavs' last 30 points in a double-overtime victory) should be on here.
Honestly wether it's a push or not means nothing. The fact that he swished the shot to win a game 6 in the finals and cap of a second threepeat and a hall of fame career, it's like the perfect ending to the arguably the greatest career ever.
That shot was wack because Duncan wasn't even on the court. Heat missed their first 2 attempts, but the Spurs were undersized and couldn't rebound. Robert Horry himself has at least 3 moments more deserving to be on the list, especially 2002 WCF against the Kings.
But he did in a way the refs didn't see, so it is only a foul if its called, a lot of players do that nowadays too, d wade is an example, just did it yesterday against knicks.
+Tyrone Richardson But we're not talking about the most clutch play of all-time, just the best plays of all-time. And Jan, Tmac was a series of plays not one single showstopper.
+Ryan Lee Maybe not a Top 10 Play of All Time, but he had his head at the rim, basically jumped over a guy, and did it with two hands. You usually only see that kind of elevation with one hand, and usually from 6'2-6'6 black guys.
No I am annoyed that they always put Jordan number one cause he's Jordan. I think it's silly. I realize going back and reading my comment that it could have sounded like I supported it though. I once saw a dude who was dead serious and was writing an article for a sports website who said Jordan was in the top 10 passers of all time, and was a better passer than Jason Kidd. People just worship him it's silly.
James Brown The dude was an amazing passer, he just had a shoot first mentality for 90% of his career. Remember, when he as moved to PG in 89 for a stretch of games, he had 11 triple doubles in 12 games. And in the 91 finals, he averaged 31ppg and 11.4 assists. So clearly he was a great passer (in terms of passing ABILITY). He just chose to be more of a scorer most of his career.
Fuck him i hate him go spurs go. Lebron didn't deserve that series win over my spurs, if it wasnt for allen he wouldve lost 5 times in the finals. But he did deserve the blow out win in 2014 that felt soooo good as a spurs fan. Beating them by 15+ each game and winning both games on their home court was just beautiful especially with all the fake ass fans leaving in the 3rd quarter and 4th. Haha, Duncans 5 championships > LBJ's 2 championships.
No because at that time it was suppose to be his last shot ever I believe, which made it so special. He won his 6th ring on the road in clutch fashion. He did push a little bit but it wasnt that hard, but the guy wasnt even complaining about it after it happened. Players these days would bitch and complain about it if they knew they got fouled so i dont think he believed it was an offensive foul
False. Russell is well documented stating he pushed off. That's the thing though, if you're a superstar you get away w things like that. For the record, Russell has actually challenged MJ to one on one's as recent as a year ago stating that he doesn't even care if he pushes off, and that he'd still beat him in a one on one.
Dustin Carter thats was after LOL. if he thinks he was pushed he should have reacted or said it after that happens. which obviously he didnt. so no pushed off
Daniel Espinoza idk if it was a pushoff for sure. It didnt look like he put enough power to cause that distance. a lot of elite players do this (i.e. james harden, dwyane wade) to give the defender the illusion that theyre still driving.
***** Did he nudge him? yes. Do people nudge and throw chicken wings on the court all the time? yes. Within the rules of the NBA, it's not legal, but everybody knows how to bend the rules, and the tricks to get away with it without being dirty in any way. Ever seen *Kobe* in the post how he slaps peoples hands away from him? Ever seen *LeBron* push off with his off arm on a fastbreak? Ever seen *Chris Paul* nudge you away with his off arm on a stepback? Ever seen *Barkley* clear space with his elbows after a rebound? Ever seen *Moses Malone* give post chicken wings? It happens all the time. All the greats know the tricks.
That shot was wack because they missed their first 2 attempts and only got a 3rd chance because Duncan wasn't on the court and the Spurs couldn't rebound. Horry's 2002 WCF was way better. Fisher's 0.4 second shot way better.
estilkind not sure what you mean by endorsements or what that have to do with anything... all i read is: TOP 10 plays of all time... and t-mac have the best
Everybody pretty much agrees he gave him a little nudge yes:) But with the way Russel was running I think MJ would end up wide open after that crossover anyway.
Oh dude he definitely did lol anyone who's not blind could see that but I don't see the problem with it. The game was more physical back then, defensively, and offensively. It's still one of the dopest plays ever because of the way he pimped it at the end lol
Bill People have different opinions on it. I believe that he didn't, because if he did push him his hand would have followed through. But instead his hand dropped.
TMAC wow.... Greatest player that never was. Had he only stayed healthy. He'd be bumping someone out of the top 10. I didnt agree with all the 10 but this was a dope ass video!! Good job sir
That Tyreke Evans shot was honestly the most amazing thing I've ever seen. You can't take anything away from it just because it wasn't in the playoffs. Not to mention the shot before by O.J. Mayo was a great shot too. Probably the most exciting last 15 seconds in a game ever.
Ok im confused... lillard with the three, good shot but coulda done better. You forgot the kobe 3 against d wade and the heat. Ffs his lob to shaq against the trail blazers is better then lillards three. Still good vid man but tweak and adjust.
Daniel Smith It was with less than 1s left and they hadn't won a playoff series in 14 years.. Im sorry man there might be some plays that are missing I dunno I thought the video was pretty good but Lillard's shot in my opinion should be on almost everyones top 10.
2 HUGE PROBLEMS with this! West shot didn't count because wilt was way over the baseline when he inbounded it so the Knicks won tht game plus you put jordan number 1 because he is jordan, Tmac deserved #1! I mean come on!!!! 13 points in 35 seconds! !! that's impossible
Honorable mentions: Kobe Shaq alley oop, Lebron James game 7 block, Ray Allen 3 pointer (2013), nate Robinson Yao Ming block, Shaq bringing down the entire basketball hoop, Shaq breaking the backboard.
Tmac's should be the best. I feel like your giving Jordan credits too easily. The context of the shot it great, but the difficulty of the shot itself wasn't at all that difficult, especially he did give him a little push on the legs, and also it wasn't a legit game winner either.
nick lomeli I know dude, but I'm saying, the shot itself wasn't that difficult when compared to other shots in the vid. It got him far in name, but the shot wasn't nearly as challenging as 13 points in 33 seconds... If you know what I mean.
Obaid Pirzda Lillards 3 was an enormous moment but it was due to bad defense by Parsons. How about Derek Fisher's .4 seconds game winner against the Spurs in the West Finals? Tougher shot. Bigger stage. Tougher opponent.
Mj shot vs jazz wasnt number 1 in my opinion. Anyone with skills couldve done that. It was great but all it was was a mid range crossover buzzer beater in the finals. We see plays like this almost every day. Just not in the finls at the buzzer.
The greatest NBA play of all time is MJ's game winner in 98. Most Clutch play is Ray Allen's 3 point shot in game 6 against San Antonio. Greatest Play of our generation is LeBron's block aga- wait no it's scalabrine's 1080 full court game winner.
"The Shot" is generally recognized as the shot Michael Jorden hit at the buzzer to beat the Cavs in a best of 5 series in the first round. Like said above by Jzon3251. I can't believe that that play was not on here.
josh south Thank you,. Yeah, so many comeback-series-of-plays on here, but that shot and Jordan switching hands vs the Lakers aren't on here. Heck, just in the last Cavs-Bulls series of 2015, you had 2 game-winners that could've made this list (Rose,Lebron). This list is not objective enough.
I agree with that. If Jordan did that it would be number 1. People just won't realize LeBron's greatness until he retires. They worship Jordan and hate on LeBron that's just how it is.
About #1, MJ was wide open, that ain't impressive that much but yeah he won the playoffs with that shot for the Bulls, but in my honest opinion, #1 should have been T-Mac.
Really dude, u chose tyreke Evans #3 all time when it is a regular season game, and his shot is from half court, while #4 (jerry west's shot) was from 3/4 court AND was in the NBA finals. I mean to have that play in the top ten is ridiculous, but top three SMH
baloney WHERE is DEREK FISHER of the LAKERS??? playing San Antonio in a playoff series.... Lakers win... they win the series... 4 tenths of a second left in the GAME... in SAN ANTONIO... lakers down 2 points ... After a timeout, ball was supposed to go to kobe... ends up in derek's hand... impossible 3 point shot with TWO defenders in his face... SWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWISH!! LAKERS WIN!
Honestly it needed Dr. J's crazy layup against the Lakers, MJ's switcheroo layup in 1991, Magic Johnson's baby hook game winner, Kobe's game winner, the "Halviceck stole the ball!" play, MJ's 1989 Game winner, and much more.
Jordans way to overrated. I mean, I like the guy, but really? Wide open jump shot number 1??? like don't even say it was to win the Championship because this Video clearly says PLAYS not moments
Most of this list is legit, I'd put Larry's steal top 5 and replace Tom Chamber's dunk, Lillard's game winner and Jordan's layup and put D Wade's at 10, put in Magic's skyhook or something but you do a nice job on the videos bro, real shit
It's a good dunk but this is a video for "top 10 PLAYS in nba history", the guy had the ball and dunked. Might as well put a few amazing dunk contest dunks on the list. And by the way Vince Carter's dunk at the Sydney Olympics was better than number 9
+Overdose It's not about dunks. It's about plays, for example the Larry Bird and Reggie Miller clips in this video, those are amazing plays. A guy jumping over someone for a dunk doesn't belong on this list.
Austin Simon I agree but whether you like it or not that is the most well known and one of the most important shots in NBA history. It gave mj his sixth and officially put him on top of the basketball world and widely recognized as the greatest player of all time.
the guy that made this vid is obviously new to the NBA fan club, with half the plays on this list not even that great compared to other historic plays, and that cheesy Jordan play for #1, c' Mon man this list is pretty dumb
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There are many plays that could have been on here, but there is no such thing as a perfect list. In my opinion, this is pretty damn close, so props to you House Of Hoops keep doing what you do.
I would have dropped Chamber's dunk, Tyreke's regular season buzzer beater, Lillard's buzzer beater and Jerry West's (game-tying) shot from half court (a game which his team lost, btw). I would have replaced them with Dr. J, Ray Allen's postseason miracle shot, Fisher's .4 second buzzer beater and Prince's block heard round the world. Dr. J's was iconic, and the other three plays that I listed were all integral in winning championships and they also had the coolness of a long range 3, an absolute least time possible buzzer beater, and the most talked about defensive play in the last 20 years. Then I would have sorted them: 10) T-MAC (regular season + series of plays that had timeouts in-between) 9) Fisher (buzzer beater) 8) Dr. J (iconic, but no real pressure at the time) 7) Ray Allen (miracle 3) 6) Reggie Miller (3, steal, dribble, 3, with no timeout in-between and he did it before T-MAC) 5) MJ Layup (iconic, athletic, and meaningful) 4) Tayshaun Prince (defensive play of the modern era playoffs) 3) Larry Bird (defensive play of the old-school era playoffs) 2) MJ "final" (steal with 20 seconds left, dribble, drive, stop, pop, dagger with time on clock) 1) Wade (steal with 5 seconds left, dribble, running 3, buzzer-beating dagger) That would have been my edit, but still an entertaining video and it's always fun to think about great plays. And no, you don't agree with me. Nobody ever agrees with anyone else's top anything list. Just deal with it.
that jordan shot was the single most important shot of a monumental career. the steal, the lead up, the series as a whole. there is nothing you can do to discredit it. now, his shot at #10 is a different story. amazing shot.....pretty cool "play". same as the tom chambers dunk. great dunk...pretty cool play. both are expendable
+nessleezle The Lilliard shot was 500 times more impressive. When Jordan took his shot, a ROUTINE 18 footer, the game was TIED, the Bulls were up in the series, and there was no pressure. I'll leave off the fact that Jordan pushed Russell off with his left hand. Lilliard ran all the way across the court to catch the ball and nail it all net with his team down by two and one second left.
+Emmanuel Enyinwa first of all the game was not tied...86-85 before MJ hit the shot...no pressure?Game 6 of NBA finals and on the road...Lillard's shot was impressive but it was only during the 1st round of the playoffs...now go figure... :)
