Was that the Sickest Move...

[2centsworth]

ever in the history of NBA playoffs by Manu down the stretch. Jordan changed hands in the air, but Manu goes behind the back and throws the funkiest spin on the ball. Who in their right mind would attempt a play like that with the game on the line?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Manu is not on his right mind, he's on his left one. LOL :lmao

[beirmeistr]

ever in the history of NBA playoffs by Manu down the stretch. Jordan changed hands in the air, but Manu goes behind the back and throws the funkiest spin on the ball. Who in their right mind would attempt a play like that with the game on the line?
You know Pop, along with half of san Antonio, shit in his pants. I know I did. What a player!

[nkdlunch]

I woke up my neighbors after that play

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

It's definitely The Play of the 2005 NBA Playoffs to date.

[2centsworth]

It's definitely The Play of the 2005 NBA Playoffs to date.

name one better ever.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I've got a feeling it's going to be #1 tonight on SC.

[IceColdBrewski]

I've said it before. I'll say it again. Manu is the SHIT!

[Doug Collins]

Godly

[nkdlunch]

It just made SportCenter #1 play.

"Pistol Pete is in the building!! We haven't seen plays like that since the 70s!!!" - Elliott

[Mark in Austin]

*waits for .gif *

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

name one better ever.

For sentimental "wish I could have been there" reasons, there was the Bird steal and dish for the layup, and you've got Jordan doing it three different times - the crossover on Utah at the end of his career, the hanging game winner over Craig Ehlo, and the changing hands down the lane layup.

But Manu's still got several years left ;)

[2centsworth]

For sentimental "wish I could have been there" reasons, there was the Bird steal and dish for the layup, and you've got Jordan doing it three different times - the crossover on Utah at the end of his career, the hanging game winner over Craig Ehlo, and the changing hands down the lane layup.

But Manu's still got several years left ;)
those weren't nearly as creative or difficult.

[SpursFanDan]

I've got a feeling it's going to be #1 tonight on SC.

I really hope it is... but I doubt it'll make the top ten.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

but I doubt it'll make the top ten.

Dude, it was #1 and they called it the play of the year so far in the 2005 playoffs.

[beirmeistr]

those weren't nearly as creative or difficult.
And he shot it with his right hand, didn't he?

[WalterBenitez]

Manu is not on his right mind, he's on his left one. LOL :lmao

That's why he did it
:rollin

[nkdlunch]

Nah he jumped w/the ball on his right hand, switched hands while turning right in the air and reverse laid it up w/his left hand

[Tres_Till_it_MHz]

Anyone got a link? or GIF?

[exstatic]

Manu is not on his right mind, he's on his left one. LOL

Actually, left handed people are the only one's in their right minds, since the opposite hemisphere controls your dominant hand. ;)

[Experiment2100]

Anyone got a link? or GIF?

If anyone can find a link to it that ends with .avi I can convert it to .gif. PM me though because we can't post links to that stuff.

[atlfan25]

Actually, left handed people are the only one's in their right minds, since the opposite hemisphere controls your dominant hand. ;)
that seems about right :hat

[itzsoweezee]

Anyone got a link? or GIF?

here's a link:
http://www.nba.com/features/nestle/crunch_time_stat.html


click the link that says "300k"

[Dingle Barry]

they dont call him God 2 for nothing.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

http://mundotonycba.webcindario.com/index_archivos/argentina1.gif

[Experiment2100]

good find

[Brutalis]

here's a link:
http://www.nba.com/features/nestle/crunch_time_stat.html


click the link that says "300k"
doesnt work. damn!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

doesnt work. damn!
It worked for me

[boutons]

even after I installed the RM 10.5 into firefox, it can't find the plugin.

how can NBA be so dumb as not to offer in both wmv and rm ?

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

even after I installed the RM 10.5 into firefox, it can't find the plugin.

how can NBA be so dumb as not to offer in both wmv and rm ?

I believe that the NBA page doesn't support Firefox streaming, I had to load the video on IE (first time I open that browser in months).

[leemajors]

go to the firefox plugin page, and get MediaPlayerConnectivity. it will automatically find any player needed for a media file, open it and play it. i had the same problem until i got that extension after i got nba radio from nba.com.

[SouthernFried]

I can't get it to play either. Is there any other link?

[IcemanCometh]

Dr J hanging in the air behind the backboard vs the Lakers. in the finals
Bird stealing the inbounds passing to dj as hes falling out of bounds as time is expiring vs Detroit in game 6 to extend it to 7. essentially willing a crippled celtics team to 1 last finals trip vs LA
Jordan steals the ball, saves it from going out of bounds, goes half the length of the court and flips in the shot against detroit in the 91 conference finals.

so yeah theres been better

[TDMVPDPOY]

Gino took marion to school again

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

http://img290.echo.cx/img290/8917/manubymillerthekiller1pz.gif

[Cool Ethan]

Yea it sure freeking was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

[MI21]

Dr J hanging in the air behind the backboard vs the Lakers. in the finals
Bird stealing the inbounds passing to dj as hes falling out of bounds as time is expiring vs Detroit in game 6 to extend it to 7. essentially willing a crippled celtics team to 1 last finals trip vs LA
Jordan steals the ball, saves it from going out of bounds, goes half the length of the court and flips in the shot against detroit in the 91 conference finals.

so yeah theres been better

Yep.

That Manu moves was sick, but Dr J around the backboard is the best move I can recall ever seeing in the NBA. So good it was pathetic.

Manu's was very nice though.

[baseline bum]

I had to work, so I had a friend tape it and ended up waking up my nieghbors at 1:30 after going nuts when Manu hit that... after they started yelling when I went off on Rob's three! :lol

[baseline bum]

The three best moves I've ever seen in the playoffs:

1) Dr. J up and under on Mark Landsberger

2) Bird shoots the three, misses, gets the rebound... still in the air switches hands and lays it in while all his momentum is carrying him behind the basket (Game 1 of the 81 Finals vs Houston I think).

3) Dr. J rocks the baby to sleep with the windmill on the break as Cooper's chasing him

Jordan's shot in game 5 of the 93 Finals to ice the game was pretty filthy too. The one where Barkley fouls him and sends him spinning and he just throws it up and in.

[Slomo]

I believe that the NBA page doesn't support Firefox streaming, I had to load the video on IE (first time I open that browser in months).
The link works for me in Firefox. From what I see you need Real PLayer (nba.com only uses that) but more than that I can't hhelp you.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

The link works for me in Firefox. From what I see you need Real PLayer (nba.com only uses that) but more than that I can't hhelp you.

Problem is, I'm a whiny MOFO so I use a player that supports .rm but isn't Real Player!

But anyway, problem solved, I guess I have to use IE when .rm media is around.

[Slomo]

Problem is, I'm a whiny MOFO so I use a player that supports .rm but isn't Real Player!

But anyway, problem solved, I guess I have to use IE when .rm media is around. I hate rm too! But I installed it so I can at least listen to the games.

:flipoff to our local broadcasters.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

I hate rm too! But I installed it so I can at least listen to the games.

:flipoff to our local broadcasters.

Lol, are the comentators that bad in Slovenia?

[Slomo]

They are bad! but worst than that is there are NO NBA games transmissions until the Finals (and even that is an improvement from last year!)

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

They are bad! but worst than that is there are NO NBA games transmissions until the Finals (and even that is an improvement from last year!)

That sounds bad! How come they don't broadcast the NBA in Slovenia? (You guys seem to be hardcore basketball fans, here basketball is the second or third sport)

[Slomo]

That sounds bad! How come they don't broadcast the NBA in Slovenia? (You guys seem to be hardcore basketball fans, here basketball is the second or third sport) They claim that it's too expensive for the money it costs. While it may be true at first glance I think they are just lazy. With a little work they could easily create the needed interest - I know there's a big fan base that would just go crazy for it given the opportunity.

Just one example - there is no real coverage beside anouncing the scores of the NBA teams where Slovenians play the day after. When I was in SA in February I bought a couple more Spurs hats than I was asked too, upon returning to Ljubljana I gave those away in a day because anybody I know and saw me with my hat asked about it - so in April I went back to SA and I had a shopping list for Spurs gear (since anybody who heard I was going asked for something) and this time I bought 10 Spurs hat more - guess what they dissapeared the first week. People in the street were actually stoping me and asking where they could buy those.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

They claim that it's too expensive for the money it costs. While it may be true at first glance I think they are just lazy. With a little work they could easily create the needed interest - I know there's a big fan base that would just go crazy for it given the opportunity.

I know the feeling. In the 90's we would get something like 5 games (live) per week during the regular season, and most of the playoffs (the MJ Bulls were broadcasted by the national television, not a private network, something like the English BBC or the Italian RAI).

When the economy started to collapse here, we would get only two games per week, but most of the playoffs.

Then at the start of this season, there was no broadcast at all. ESPN entered the negotiation with the NBA, who asked more money for the TV rights.

Finally they reached an agreement, where we get two games per week during the regular season. In this playoffs, we got two Spurs games per round in the first two rounds. Now they are broadcasting the whole series, because of the pressure expressed by the viewers.

I believe you should tell this to every Slovenian basketball fan, look for Sports networks or just regular channels, and send them e-mails or letters declaring your interest in the NBA. If an important number of potential viewers is reached, advertisings for the broadcast will appear and that is the key. Someone willing to buy tv ads during broadcasts.

Of course, in Slovenia the game times aren't the best, but from what I know about your country a good number of people would watch games, even if they are re-runs.

[Brodels]

Shit, it was almost like I saw that play unfolding in slow motion. I was about to curse because it looked like a sure turnover. I couldn't believe it when he made something out of that play.

Manu teeters on the brink of turning it over and being out of control more than any other player I've ever seen. He's always a tiny bit away from turning it over, but he ends up making something happen just about every time. It's amazing.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Not the best but ive seen better moves from manu

[Fouled Out]

Dude, it was #1 and they called it the play of the year so far in the 2005 playoffs.


And it has been all Spurs!!!!!!

[2centsworth]

Not the best but ive seen better moves from manu
not in the playoffs you haven't.



Dr J hanging in the air behind the backboard vs the Lakers. in the finals
Bird stealing the inbounds passing to dj as hes falling out of bounds as time is expiring vs Detroit in game 6 to extend it to 7. essentially willing a crippled celtics team to 1 last finals trip vs LA
Jordan steals the ball, saves it from going out of bounds, goes half the length of the court and flips in the shot against detroit in the 91 conference finals.

so yeah theres been better
You're arguing bigger or more clutch shots, I am not. I'm talking about the most creative or best move with the game on the line. Jordan steals the ball isn't creative, maybe clutch but not creative. Dr J's shot was arguably better.




Jordan's shot in game 5 of the 93 Finals to ice the game was pretty filthy too.
don't remember this shot, but if it was a jump shot how can it qualify unless it was a backwards one handed jumper with 3 people on him.

[Jimcs50]

I was yelling no no no....yessssss!!!!!

Only our Manu could pull that off. I think Pop must have had a heart attack during that shot.

That 3 by Bob after Nash's 3 pointer was just as spectacular.

I am spent.

:spin

[NZHayden]

very rarely do the spurs make the evening news over here (normally late night news) but manus play was like replayed like 5 times.
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/sport_story_skin/568000%3fformat=html

[Medvedenko]

Please...Bill Walton the master of the Hyperbole....best move ever....man watch some games....it was a sweet move, nothing more nothing less, best ever...I thought that Nash pass behind his back was better....but that's just me.

[Jimcs50]

Please...Bill Walton the master of the Hyperbole....best move ever....man watch some games....it was a sweet move, nothing more nothing less, best ever...I thought that Nash pass behind his back was better....but that's just me.

WTF do Laker fans know?

[Medvedenko]

Thanks Jim...I guess since my Lakers aren't in the playoffs I can't have a fucking opinion...well with that logic, you must have not commented on the NBA until 99 when the spurs finally won anything. Loser.

[cherylsteele]

Gino took marion to school again

I think Marion is still in homeroom.

[sa_butta]

I think Marion is still in homeroom.Marion got left on the shortbus. Cuz Gino makin him look retarded

[sa_butta]

Please...Bill Walton the master of the Hyperbole....best move ever....man watch some games....it was a sweet move, nothing more nothing less, best ever...I thought that Nash pass behind his back was better....but that's just me.ESPN top 10
Gino #1
Nash pass #4
but like you said just your opinion

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Ginobili's play was the tops of the playoffs this year, but I think Dr. J's moves were probably the sweetest because they were nearly as acrobatic as some of the stuff Ginobili does, only it was done with a much bigger frame.

P.S.-I think I've found a new definition of irony: Someone spelling "retarded" wrong while trying to sound smart.

[sa_butta]

Ginobili's play was the tops of the playoffs this year, but I think Dr. J's moves were probably the sweetest because they were nearly as acrobatic as some of the stuff Ginobili does, only it was done with a much bigger frame.

P.S.-I think I've found a new definition of irony: Someone spelling "retarded" wrong while trying to sound smart.ok it was typo my bad shit.

[boutons]

A little different perspective:

Driving to the right side of the basket with the defender on your left, and passing the ball 360* from left hand, behind the back to the right hand, and back to the left hand, and then shooting layup with your left hand with lots of twist off the backboard is "dog walking on his hind legs. Amazing that he can do it, but why do it?" ... when laying the ball, already in your right hand, straight in with your right hand is so much more natural and higher percentage, with the ball away from the left-side defender.

I amazed that Manu is 100% left-handed even for layups.

[Nikos]

Shit, it was almost like I saw that play unfolding in slow motion. I was about to curse because it looked like a sure turnover. I couldn't believe it when he made something out of that play.

Manu teeters on the brink of turning it over and being out of control more than any other player I've ever seen. He's always a tiny bit away from turning it over, but he ends up making something happen just about every time. It's amazing.

Couldn't describe that any better. That was exactly how I felt at the time.

[2centsworth]

Thanks Jim...I guess since my Lakers aren't in the playoffs I can't have a fucking opinion...well with that logic, you must have not commented on the NBA until 99 when the spurs finally won anything. Loser.
Yeah a behind the back pass is better than a behind the back in the lane half spin layup against amare stoudamire, give me a break. You don't have an opinion, you have bitterness.

[Clandestino]

those two dunks in a row were pretty fucking sweet too! amare all cowering down like rasho!

[nkdlunch]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/nkdlunch/manudunk.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/nkdlunch/manudunk2.jpg

[Jimcs50]

Thanks Jim...I guess since my Lakers aren't in the playoffs I can't have a fucking opinion...well with that logic, you must have not commented on the NBA until 99 when the spurs finally won anything. Loser.


Loser?

Are you calling yourself a loser?

Just asking.

[tlongII]

It will be very interesting when the Spurs play the Pistons in the Finals. Tayshaun Prince will be guarding Ginobili then.

[sa_butta]

It will be very interesting when the Spurs play the Pistons in the Finals. Tayshaun Prince will be guarding Ginobili then.correction... trying to guard Ginobili.

[tlongII]

correction... trying to guard Ginobili.

We'll see. Prince did a pretty good job at locking up D Wade in game 1.

[sa_butta]

Ginobili is a very unorthodox player not so easy to guard.

[MadDog73]

The Pistons will be the Spurs greatest challenge.

But if they win another Championship, then the Lakers and Pistons will just be Spurs' roadkill.

[sa_butta]

The Pistons will be the Spurs greatest challenge.

But if they win another Championship, then the Lakers and Pistons will just be Spurs' roadkill.I agree that it will be a defensive battle, but I like our chances.

[2centsworth]

Let's get past the suns first. Don't get sucked into the foolishness of a blazers fan.

[MiNuS]

The Pistons will be the Spurs greatest challenge.

OR

The Spurs will be the the Pistons greatest challenge.
Spurs and Pistons look very similar. BUT difference will be the BENCH

I am curious to see if more D Brown and Rasho will be added into the mix.They have been pretty much non-existant.

[spur219]

I don't think anyone would of had the guts to do that but only Manu. I am pretty sure he did it because he is confident in his abilities. I love the way the game was on the line and he hit 2 crucial shots. You can tell that Manu,TD, and Horry just love playing in close games especially in playoff time. You can see it in them.

[TNT21]

Manu is not on his right mind, he's on his left one. LOL :lmao


Actually, it is the right part of the brain that controls his left hand!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Actually, it is the right part of the brain that controls his left hand!
Jesus, it was a joke people! everyone got the joke, what does it matter that it wasn't scientifically correct! :rolleyes

[danyel]

We'll see. Prince did a pretty good job at locking up D Wade in game 1.

One of the biggest differences between Wade's and Manu's play is that Manu is shooting 50% from the 3pt line in the playoffs, it might not be so easy to keep him out of driving to the rim.

[tlongII]

One of the biggest differences between Wade's and Manu's play is that Manu is shooting 50% from the 3pt line in the playoffs, it might not be so easy to keep him out of driving to the rim.


Yes, but Prince is unique in that he is so long that he can play off his man and still bother him on the jump shot.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

tlong, take a look at how many times Manu has put Shawn Marion in the blender during the Spurs games with Suns during the season and this series. Marion is a terrific defender with all the same physical gifts that Prince does. If the Pistons are able to keep Manu out of the paint it will be because they have Ben Wallace patrolling the key, not because of anything Prince is going to be able to do.

[baseline bum]

don't remember this shot, but if it was a jump shot how can it qualify unless it was a backwards one handed jumper with 3 people on him.

My bad.. it was game 4 of the 93 Finals, Chicago up 2-1. There was like 15 seconds left, Chicago's up 2, and Jordan attacks the basket hard. Barkley knocks the shit out of him, Jordan's spinning in mid-air, hits the shot, makes the free throw.. game over. 55 points

[bigbendbruisebrother]

I was yelling no no no....yessssss!!!!!

I am spent.

:spin

You and me both. Euphorically spent must describe a lot of Spurs fans today. I had just gotten my son to sleep when I woke him up by yelling, "YES! HOLY SHIT! DID YOU SEE THAT?!" (note, no one else was in the room to have seen it.) Not the best dad I guess, but I couldn't help it.

I can't wait until Saturday.

[nkdlunch]

tlong, take a look at how many times Manu has put Shawn Marion in the blender during the Spurs games with Suns during the season and this series. Marion is a terrific defender with all the same physical gifts that Prince does. If the Pistons are able to keep Manu out of the paint it will be because they have Ben Wallace patrolling the key, not because of anything Prince is going to be able to do.

Prince is a WAY better defender than Marion, and Pisstons as a team are superb defensively. Manu will have a LOT more trouble penetrating or scoring at all, that's a fact. How much they can contain him, and what other "tricks" Manu will pull out of his sleeve to counteract is still a mistery.