Manu's Finger Roll to Dunk

[MainEvent]

That was a sweet move by Manu. But it pales in comparison to that ridulous behind the back, twisting reverse layup against the Suns in the conference finals. That move was crazy AND it was in the last minute(s?) of an incredibly tight game.

[Solid D]

It was a top-20 play for him....so far....but it was sick.

He did so many amazing plays just this season that I don't see it as top 10.

His twisting back-to-the-basket while being mugged by Brad Miller flip up for the and-1 was memorable.

I know I've mentioned this before but one play a lot of people missed was at home against Milwaukee. Manu was going down the right side on a fastbreak and when he got to the wing, he started to rifle a pass to a teammate and as his arm was almost completely extended he brought his hand under the ball and brought it back in, as though it was glued to his fingertips and totally faked out everyone. The crowd just gasped. I've seldom heard a reaction with that kind of a sound...it was kind of like a "Whuhhhhhh?????"

[Sonia_TX]

My cousin and i were at a bar watching the game and we were both like wtf? Did i just see that. I was already impressed with Obi Wan at that point but after that I was gay for him.

[Leetonidas]

As sweet as it was, it wasn't even in the Top 10 plays on SportsCenter, just Chauncy's behind the back fake.

[HULKAROCK]

That Billups move was awesome. Made me laugh actually, not something I have come to expect from the Detroit side.

Tony Parker did a similar move against Toronto this season on Donyell Marshall, it looks really good and is actually effective unlike some flashy dribbling/passing plays.

I liked the Billups Stunner..

[sa_butta]

As sweet as it was, it wasn't even in the Top 10 plays on SportsCenter, just Chauncy's behind the back fake.

couldnt believe that either I was waiting then they showed a highschool half court shot. BS
They had too many baseball top plays in there that did not belong and the mascot thing was dumb too.

[duncan_21]

Here's some info for you guys:

ESPN sucks. They are the ET of sports, that's it. they wouldn't know a good play from a mud puddle.

[Rick Von Braun]

It was a top-20 play for him....so far....but it was sick.

He did so many amazing plays just this season that I don't see it as top 10.

His twisting back-to-the-basket while being mugged by Brad Miller flip up for the and-1 was memorable.

I know I've mentioned this before but one play a lot of people missed was at home against Milwaukee. Manu was going down the right side on a fastbreak and when he got to the wing, he started to rifle a pass to a teammate and as his arm was almost completely extended he brought his hand under the ball and brought it back in, as though it was glued to his fingertips and totally faked out everyone. The crowd just gasped. I've seldom heard a reaction with that kind of a sound...it was kind of like a "Whuhhhhhh?????"

Ha! I remember that play. I may even have the video of it someplace in my HD.

[cmc$purs]

Manu Is Amazing
THAT WAS A MANSIZED SWEET SICK CRAZY CAN YOU SEE THE BALL IN YOUR FACE DUNK
I just fell off the couch & spit my drink WTF holy this guy kills me ,dont look away for a second !!!
HOW WAS THIS NOT THE #1 PLAY ON SPORTSCENTER THEY SUCK!!!

[TwoHandJam]

My cousin and i were at a bar watching the game and we were both like wtf? Did i just see that. I was already impressed with Obi Wan at that point but after that I was gay for him.

That's Manu. If you like his game you should try and watch our improbable win on the road @ Phoenix this year during the regular season that went into overtime. He had a number of memorable plays in that one. The sick dunk over 3 Suns and the behind the back pass to Devin for 3 at the half come to mind.

[ALVAREZ6]

That dunk was crazy, I didn't see it coming at all, I was totally convinced that he was doin a finger roll, and out of no where I heard the rim rattle!

[Useruser666]

Sports Center had almost all baseball highlights, as if there's such a thing.

[ALVAREZ6]

Sports Center had almost all baseball highlights, as if there's such a thing.

I know WTF is up with that, they only had one play on the count down this morning and it was the fake by Chauncy.

I'm sick of these BS baseball top plays, they suck ass, they aren't good at all.

[Phenomanul]

Ha! I remember that play. I may even have the video of it someplace in my HD.

I don't remember seeing that play... can you please post? or send me an email with it... I'd really appreciate it.

[Solid D]

It happened in the 4th quarter of the Milwaukee game at SBC Center but I don't have it....maybe Rick does.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

I've been watching this guy since he came into the league and I'm always amazed when he leaps like that. He just seems to keep going up. Billups play was pretty sweet though. Anytime you make a guy with Horry's experience look surprised you've done something right.

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

Great play. Detroit's bigs need to put him on the ground when he drives like that. Sadly, I don't think LB will ever go that route...

[ALVAREZ6]

Great play. Detroit's bigs need to put him on the ground when he drives like that. Sadly, I don't think LB will ever go that route...

That's only gonna give him 2 shots from the stripe, and that's what manu wants...you put manu on the ground, he'll just keep drivin.

Have fun.

[Solid D]

courtesy of slayermin - Manu's shot versus Brad Miller.

[Sense]

courtesy of slayermin - Manu's shot versus Brad Miller.

in meh sig .... was always

:P

[bigbendbruisebrother]

Great play. Detroit's bigs need to put him on the ground when he drives like that. Sadly, I don't think LB will ever go that route...

Denver and Seattle both tried that to the point of getting flagrants. It didn't work. Manu gets off to that . I think he actually wants the adreniline hit that comes with getting popped in the head. He certainly seems to channel his pain.

[JoeChalupa]

It was the jam!!

[sickdsm]

It was pretty sick. Clips of ones like the shot above don't impress me at all though. How many times have you guys been on the court and flipped up a laugher and it went in? Not as much as Manu obviously but like a full court shot its more chance than anything. This dunk was impressive EVEN if he had just layed it in. It reminded me of Kobe's up and under and back up reverse two years ago over/under both Rasho and KG at the rim in the playoffs. You had to watch the replay to make sure he actually did what you thought he did.

Top 20 of all time? Please. There hasn't been anything in recent memory that i can think of that even deserves contention for that.

[ceds]

The first time i saw Manu play he threw a full court bounce pass on the break to Willis that made me feel sick inside (if anyone has a clip id love to see it again). You could just tell that he had the potential to become a serious player

Its amazing that you guys have put together an all star back court with low end draft picks. I cannot believe the good fortune of your franchise

[MI21]

The first time i saw Manu play he threw a full court bounce pass on the break to Willis that made me feel sick inside (if anyone has a clip id love to see it again). You could just tell that he had the potential to become a serious player

Yeah, that remains my favourite Manu play.

It was towards the end of the 2002-2003 Championship season against Houston at home @ the SBC. Lots of spin on the pass, T-Rex looked like he didn't think it would get through. Awesome pass.