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TOP TEN NBA BALL HANDLERS OF ALL
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While soccer gets more attention in this part of the world, there is no denial to the fact that basketball gives a kind of thrill that is hard to replicate in the minds of fans especially the fact that there is always something to cheer for almost every half minute. With sick dunks, layups, blind passes, ankle breaking ball handling dribbles (with is our focus for today, of course who doesn't want to see great players humiliate) amongst others, the world is blessed to have had Naismith as what he was, imagine he was a politician or a carpenter, chair designs would come with halos and centers like TD garden would only host concerts and 12 year old ballerina dance battles. Lol
Ball handling in basketball has to be one of if not the most exciting part of basketball, little wonder we have loads of street events like the "and1" in almost every hood in the world. From simple crossovers to complex ones that leaves one wondering if there were physically possible and oppositions crawling or even twisted inside out while wondering what planet their souls left em to, we rank the best ball handlers in the NBA
10. Tim hardaway
Tim is just a joy to watch when he is on the ball, he does the most basic crossovers but does them so beautifully well and powers past his opposition with a quick flair. I always likened him to be a Westbrook or Giannis with more skills, but you have to give it to the man, he deserves his spot.
9. Isaiah Thomas
King of the forth had to beat all odds to have made it as a basketballer, to add to the fact that there are more basketballers twice his height, his name was as a result of a lost bet by his father and he was the last pick of his draft. The fact that he is very close to the floor didn't keep him grounded as he graced the court with his "gigantic" presence. He was just too brilliant on the ball and gave the Celtics their best years. He also has a sick crossover named after him.
8. Stephen Curry.
Yeah, surprised right, arguably the best shooter in the history of the NBA ranks at number 8 of our best ball handlers chart. Curry's insane numbers leave you in total shock and the fact that he can shoot from any angle and side of the court makes him extra special. On the ball, Curry is a nightmare too as he always finds a way to break out of tackles and still leave his opposition for dead while aiming perfectly for the bucket from long distance. The Golden states point or shooting guard coming in in our number 8 spot
7. Pete Maravich
Pete was way ahead of his time when it came to ball handling, if he didn't invent the back crossover, he sure did perfected it. He could take on three oppositions, twisting and turning them and ending with a fake that leads to an amazing layup or assist.
6. Steve Francis
He was a total showman. He always "ate his food", always made sure he was in the news or the morning papers for totally making a fool of his opponent. Most laughable dribbles were done by him. Not only was he known for his handles, he also was a dunk king, in short, this man just loves to attack and finish off in style. His strength, skills, insane handling and dunks earn him his number 6 spot on this list.
5. Chris Paul
When CP is on the ball, he teammates could step off the court to get bagels and soda and watch from the sidelines because he was that assured on handling and shooting. Like Curry, he could single-handedly carry the team on his shoulders, do great numbers only with more skills, ankle breaks and jaw dropping layups. He could do everything offensively. The hornets were forever grateful for their draft pick.
4. Jamal Crawford
Crawford is the total showman, despite being 40 and out of play because of injuries, he still wants to return for the next regular season for the Nets which shows his crazy love for the game which he loves and makes it look so easy with the way he dazzles and outshines his peers. Quick crossovers with a sharp break and run makes his dribbles extra effective, stylish and deadly on opposition players' ankles. Personally I think he is one of the most underrated ball players of all times.
3. Jason Williams
I'm yet to see a more stylish passer than Jason Williams. Have you ever been so hyped about an assist than the goal itself in football? That's the same feeling Jason Williams gives you on the court. I feel he can do just anything with the ball and finish off with an insane pass that gets the whole court on their feet. You are sure to get a 100% value for every ticket money you spent to see this man. There was always something new from "white chocolate" as he was fondly called at every game he played. His blind passes coupled with his heavenly joints twisting handles gives him our number 3 spot.
2. Allen Iverson
Personally one of my greatest players ever but it is so sad and shocking that he never won a championship. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and other great players were on the receiving end of his waist and ankle twisting schemes. His more than amazing moves could be replicated but the speed on them was what made them extra special, he was a freak of nature. Pat Crose once described Iverson as taking a Michael Jordan and speeding him up, that's how great he was. The late 90s and early 2000s would be grateful to have watched Iverson. He truly made basketball really exciting and fun to watch.
1. Kyrie Irving
I ran out of words to describe “uncle drew”. Personally, I think Irving is a combination of Iverson and many other talents. He is the perfect bone collector. Not only is he skillful but very tactical, he knows when to be a team player, when to power through alone and when to collect bones. How he measures the length of a player's arm, leg, reach and possible next defensive move in splits of a second is totally out of this world. Irving literally sends a great NBA player crawling on the floor every quarter of a season. He gets out of very difficult tackles Like a magician does out of a chained box. In the time of lebron James, Stephen curry, kevin Durant and James harden, I feel so so lucky to have watched kyrie Irving play basketball.
Honorable mentions include, James Harden, lebron James, luka Doncic, Damain lillard, Donovan Mitchell to mention a few.
There are no facts to state that a ball handler is better than another but watching these players over time and comparing them in certain situations helped us rank them. Let us know what you think of the ranking, who deserved a slot and missed out? Who was ranked wrongly. Do thrill yourselves by checking these guys out and dropping a comment. Have a great time
