Best handles of all time

jcardstore · 11-08-2019, 08:16 AM

The 6th man thread got me thinking about Crawford which got me thinking about how crazy his handles were and who the best NBA ball-handlers of all time were.

My top 5: (All these guys I watched play, it's hard to go into the 80s and before cause I didn't watch)

1) AI - Easily #1 for me. It was between AI/Kyrie for the top spot and while Kyrie and AI are probably on the same level of technical skill AI just did it with incredible style and flair.

2) Kyrie

3) Jamal Crawford

4) Jason Williams

5) Steph Curry

What is your top 5?

RookieAddict · 11-08-2019, 08:19 AM

Agreed with Iverson. I think people forget sometimes how good he was.

spurs50fan · 11-08-2019, 08:23 AM

I’m with that list. I want to lobby for Hardaway but can’t bump anyone

GeechQuest · 11-08-2019, 08:34 AM

I’m with you on the Top-2, though I’d want to put Maravich up there as well. Dude was the pioneer of handling the basketball and taught almost everybody a better way to handle the rock.

Rafer “Skip to my Lou” Alston also is up there. He could do things with the ball nobody had seen before.

Kyrie is it though for today’s NBA and nobody really even comes close. The hesitations alone aren’t replicated by anybody in the game today.

RookieAddict · 11-08-2019, 08:51 AM

I didn't even think of Rafer. He was a lot of fun to watch.

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Originally Posted by GeechQuest

I’m with you on the Top-2, though I’d want to put Maravich up there as well. Dude was the pioneer of handling the basketball and taught almost everybody a better way to handle the rock.

Rafer “Skip to my Lou” Alston also is up there. He could do things with the ball nobody had seen before.

Kyrie is it though for today’s NBA and nobody really even comes close. The hesitations alone aren’t replicated by anybody in the game today.

PKIPP · 11-08-2019, 08:57 AM

Idk how I'd rank my top 5 or if he would be in it but I wanted to mention Steve Francis.. Dude was filthy..

n1nesports · 11-08-2019, 09:08 AM

Allen Iverson
Kyrie Irving
Rafer Alston
Jason Williams
Gilbert Arenas
Carlos Arroyo

bmf · 11-08-2019, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcardstore

The 6th man thread got me thinking about Crawford which got me thinking about how crazy his handles were and who the best NBA ball-handlers of all time were.

My top 5: (All these guys I watched play, it's hard to go into the 80s and before cause I didn't watch)

1) AI - Easily #1 for me. It was between AI/Kyrie for the top spot and while Kyrie and AI are probably on the same level of technical skill AI just did it with incredible style and flair.

2) Kyrie

3) Jamal Crawford

4) Jason Williams

5) Steph Curry

What is your top 5?

not sure of the order, but I agree with you on Iverson, Kyrie and Steph. those are my top three all time in no particular order. watching those three guys play is like watching a magic show.

Dusty1985 · 11-08-2019, 09:51 AM

God shammgod was a monster

Luni · 11-08-2019, 09:55 AM

I'm just going to drop this here.

alfreybrett2 · 11-08-2019, 10:13 AM

Solid list. I think Harden's handles deserve an honorable mention, he separates himself from defenders like very few people can. He can stop on a dime and has a beautiful mix of tight and loose handles. 1 on 1 hell.

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jcardstore · 11-08-2019, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GeechQuest

I’m with you on the Top-2, though I’d want to put Maravich up there as well. Dude was the pioneer of handling the basketball and taught almost everybody a better way to handle the rock.

Rafer “Skip to my Lou” Alston also is up there. He could do things with the ball nobody had seen before.

Kyrie is it though for today’s NBA and nobody really even comes close. The hesitations alone aren’t replicated by anybody in the game today.

An elite hesitation dribble is the primer to any other successful dribble move. Without one you're not going to be able to cross anyone.

Sometimes it's so slow-mo it looks like a travel.

armyml · 11-08-2019, 10:17 AM

1. Rafer Alston
2. Allen Iverson
3. Pistol Pete
4. Kyrie Irving
5 J Will

rats60 · 11-08-2019, 10:27 AM

I am a Lakers fan, but any list without Bob Cousy should be ignored. The NBA didn't start in 1991.

AI
Kyrie
Cousy
Isiah
Pistol Pete

jcardstore · 11-08-2019, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rats60

I am a Lakers fan, but any list without Bob Cousy should be ignored. The NBA didn't start in 1991.

AI
Kyrie
Cousy
Isiah
Pistol Pete

Sorry gramps, not all of us here watched the NBA in the 1890s

Jasondr91 · 11-08-2019, 10:37 AM

Pistol Pete is #1 for me.....

Rareairx23 · 11-08-2019, 11:15 AM

skip to my lou
kyrie
AI
Jwill
Kemba

SacGWYNN19 · 11-08-2019, 11:18 AM

Tim Hardaway, best x over of his time.

SacGWYNN19 · 11-08-2019, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luni

I'm just going to drop this here.

Lol, 3 carries in one sequence.......

jcardstore · 11-08-2019, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SacGWYNN19

Lol, 3 carries in one sequence.......

3 carries?

bradical · 11-08-2019, 11:33 AM

6. Your
5. List
4. Is
3. Crap
2. Without
1. Jason "White Chocolate" Williams

smalltown · 11-08-2019, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rats60

I am a Lakers fan, but any list without Bob Cousy should be ignored. The NBA didn't start in 1991.

AI
Kyrie
Cousy
Isiah
Pistol Pete

This is pretty close for me. I'd swap J Will in for Kyrie.

Justin7 · 11-08-2019, 11:48 AM

1. AI
2. Kyrie
3. Pistol Pete
4. Isaiah
5. Steph Curry

AI is clearly the king here.

Tommy1380 · 11-08-2019, 11:52 AM

God Shammgod is the guy the many of today's players got their moves from, so it's only right to mention him...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajuN0x_St08

gomiamigo · 11-08-2019, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusty1985

God shammgod was a monster

God Shammgod undisputed #1 by those in the know

Iverson

Pistol P

Kyrie

Tim Hardaway Sr

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11-08-2019, 08:16 AM	#1
jcardstore Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 21,587 Jcardstore	Best handles of all time The 6th man thread got me thinking about Crawford which got me thinking about how crazy his handles were and who the best NBA ball-handlers of all time were. My top 5: (All these guys I watched play, it's hard to go into the 80s and before cause I didn't watch) 1) AI - Easily #1 for me. It was between AI/Kyrie for the top spot and while Kyrie and AI are probably on the same level of technical skill AI just did it with incredible style and flair. 2) Kyrie 3) Jamal Crawford 4) Jason Williams 5) Steph Curry What is your top 5? __________________ Just moonwalking through hell on my last brain cell

11-08-2019, 08:19 AM	#2
RookieAddict Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 1,303 volumeaccumulation	Agreed with Iverson. I think people forget sometimes how good he was.

11-08-2019, 08:23 AM	#3
spurs50fan Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,871	I’m with that list. I want to lobby for Hardaway but can’t bump anyone

11-08-2019, 08:34 AM	#4
GeechQuest Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 10,779 GeechQuest	I’m with you on the Top-2, though I’d want to put Maravich up there as well. Dude was the pioneer of handling the basketball and taught almost everybody a better way to handle the rock. Rafer “Skip to my Lou” Alston also is up there. He could do things with the ball nobody had seen before. Kyrie is it though for today’s NBA and nobody really even comes close. The hesitations alone aren’t replicated by anybody in the game today.

11-08-2019, 09:08 AM	#7
n1nesports Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,107	Allen Iverson Kyrie Irving Rafer Alston Jason Williams Gilbert Arenas Carlos Arroyo

11-08-2019, 09:51 AM	#9
Dusty1985 Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,296	God shammgod was a monster

11-08-2019, 10:13 AM	#11
alfreybrett2 Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 155	Solid list. I think Harden's handles deserve an honorable mention, he separates himself from defenders like very few people can. He can stop on a dime and has a beautiful mix of tight and loose handles. 1 on 1 hell. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

11-08-2019, 10:17 AM	#13
armyml Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago/Warsaw Indiana Posts: 1,110 nicodemuscards	1. Rafer Alston 2. Allen Iverson 3. Pistol Pete 4. Kyrie Irving 5 J Will

11-08-2019, 10:27 AM	#14
rats60 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 9,884	I am a Lakers fan, but any list without Bob Cousy should be ignored. The NBA didn't start in 1991. AI Kyrie Cousy Isiah Pistol Pete

11-08-2019, 11:15 AM	#17
Rareairx23 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: new hampshire Posts: 6,795 2011champs41	skip to my lou kyrie AI Jwill Kemba

11-08-2019, 11:18 AM	#18
SacGWYNN19 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,322	Tim Hardaway, best x over of his time.

11-08-2019, 11:48 AM	#23
Justin7 Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: OG Philly Posts: 2,788	1. AI 2. Kyrie 3. Pistol Pete 4. Isaiah 5. Steph Curry AI is clearly the king here.

11-08-2019, 11:52 AM	#24
Tommy1380 Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 390	God Shammgod is the guy the many of today's players got their moves from, so it's only right to mention him... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajuN0x_St08