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Equally iconic are some of the lines delivered during the plays. Gives me goosebumps.
Some even make the plays. "Lebron James with no regard for human life" made an epic play legendary imo
Immense pressure for them to make legendary calls
Marv Albert's commentary on most plays is so underrated nowadays. Because today its all about Mike Breen
BANG! BANG!
"And steps OVER Tyrone Lue!" 😆
I love how it gets almost completely quiet so you can hear the bounce on Kawhi's shot.
i remember I was watching it live and I thought it missed, I was sweating and shit too, and then i was on the ground like wth and my brother start screaming that it went in and shit and i literally couldnt believe it and went nuts, also I wish the raptors won the championship in game 5 rather then 6 due to the atmosphere
I just happened to walk into a restaurant to pick up an order during that exact moment, just in time to see the shot I thought it had to have been a replay but the whole place got silent right when it went up and then erupted after he made it lol it was so perfect
I’m thinking the number of times I’ve watched the Kawhi shot is in the thousands now. But none beat watching it live in Brass Taps Pub on College St in Toronto.
That was some Anime shit🤣
Honestly mahbe the most crazy shot ever in the playoffs to win a game...
The reaction after Kawhi leonard's shot and the wait after he bounces off the basket makes the moment immortal
the one where mcgrady hits the 3 against the spurs needs backstory to be a iconic moment. 13 points in 30 seconds. Incredible comeback
It was literally superhuman. When i first saw it, i thought it was CGI ;)
Yes! That one and Reggie's, how he even stepped back to shoot the 3. Imagine It today, lol
@@javigar133 Not even close. McGrady's shots were out of balance. It's like he knew they were going in and all he had to do was to make the shots under any circumstances ;)
Kinda need a little background on iverson making that shot over Jordan too. Rookie Iverson in his first meeting against Jordan and Jordan was determined to lock him down, and almost does, but Iverson got just enough room.
That was actually in 2004, not 2005. December 9, 2004 to be exact
Seeing Jordan on the court still brings goosebumps... Watching him play was a huge part of an entire decade of my life.
Yeah lebron is the goat , ure right
@@rawr5910 no 😂
That’s how I feel about Lebron. That’s why the argument will never end. It’s all perspective.
@@rawr5910 LeBron the goat of flopping
@@Michael-eu4pf but why shit on his experience thats toxic
“LeBron James with no regard for human life!” Such an iconic line 😭😭
So American 😂
I didn't see him kill anyone...
@@ami2evil u just a hater
@@ami2evil could u do that no so be quiet
@@ami2evil r/whooosh
The fact that a defensive play made it over anything in 2016 is insane. That block was beautiful
Bro 2016 have too many good moments definitely the best year of the 2010s
The fact Steph's 50 footer to beat the Thunder and Kyrie's go ahead 3 are beat out is insane.
Lebron was out of control in 2016
The fact that Lebrons block led directly to the defeat of a 73 win team, along with the fact Lebron is perhaps the only player in NBA history* with the speed and the reach to block that shot make it an alltime great play *(Hakeem might have been able to do it as well, but thats about it)
Nah its overrated. He blocked a shorter play. the kyrie shot won the game
McGrady scored 13 points in 33 seconds including the 3 game winner. They were down like 9 pts. As much as I love MJ and Kobe, McGrady's performance in that 33 seconds vs the Spurs is the best I've seen.
So he was better than kobe and mj for 33 seconds?
I was in like 6th grade and just scored my first iPod video. I had the highlights of that last 35 seconds & watched it like church for a year at least I’ll never forget that shit
@@jvr6809 Absolutely.
Reggie Miller did 8 points in 9 seconds
@@everydaydose7779 it was 9 points in 8 seconds... he hit 3 threes on top of the steals. They are all legendary performances zeke thomas on a spranged ankle getting 27 in one quarter is up there too.
It was either Lillard's Buzzer Beater to sent the OKC to a rebuild or Leonard's Buzzer that not only gave them a shot at the Finals but also started the Decline of The Process
what process???
@@talal3c 6ers
@@trevtechs im still confused why are the 6ers called the decline of the process
@@talal3c their core that was there for the playoff run would fall apart. Now it’s really just Joel and a bunch of new people.
@@talal3c so basically Joel embids nick name is the process (if you wanna know why just look it up) and kahwi took the shot over him.
I’d actually argue that “Shot blocked by Antetokounmpo! What a block from Giannis!” Is the more iconic play… but then again it’s unbelievable that Giannis had two iconic plays in the finals (with some help from Jrue on that last one, give the man his credit).
Was thinking the same. The dunk was great, but we have NEVER seen anyone block an alley-oop while guarding the passer.
Jrue was the play imo. They might not have gotten a stop without that steal. Might not have gotten that easy look on the fast break without it. Complete momentum change
Lies again? NRIC Card
@@Darkcruzer23 💯! He changed the game. Booker will forever wonder what could’ve been. 🤔
But Giannis was also the reason Jrue was able to make that steal in the first place. Booker maneuvered to his spot and was ready to shoot, but suddenly Giannis is right there. So Booker backed down and then turned right into Jrue. If no Giannis, Booker goes up for the shot
I still remember when Jordan did the hand switch in mid air against the lakers during the finals. My dad was a lakers fan and I was a Jordan fan. When the play happened, we both were kind of left scratching our head. Wtf did he do??? We had to watch it on replay to figure it out. I still remember Tom Brokaw, of all people, saying at the end of delivering the news that day that, “I’ve never seen someone score a basket that way!” Hahaha
God of basketball
nobody moves like Mike, a killer black cat, all he sees is hes prey..
@@koasizmworld1927 It's probably Michael Jordan's most famous highlight, but switching hands in midair was completely unnecessary. It's not as if it was going to be blocked if he used his right hand. He's just a show-off (and I mean that in a good way).
@@johnanderson9765 yeah fair call, however MJ did say he saw long arm Sam Perkins there so he instinctively switch hands, but hey MJ does like to show off sometimes haha
@@johnanderson9765 When you are a sports superstar, you have two jobs. Win games and entertain audiences. That move was purely for entertainment.
Shawn Kemp was a Beast when he was in prime.
TOP 3 DUNKER
He dunks like he plays in 2022. People back in the 90s did not dunk like that.
@@zacka6226 90s had nastier dunks than we have today.
Powerslam!! A tomahawk jam!! Yeah baby!! Into Lister's face!! 😁
"Ohhh blocked by James!" Always gives me the chills
Kinda nutty Steph’s game winner from half court at OKC and Kyrie’s finals winning 3 didn’t make the list cause LeBron’s block is that iconic
@@mzou89 well lebrons play was in the finals, so its obv gonna be more iconic than a shot in the regular season, and kyries shot normally goes with this
as a warriors fan I knew what was coming but I still clicked on the video
James has had cleaner better blocks but none of his blocks where as important as that block against GSW.. by the way, the videos on the playlist on my channel might change someone’s life!
could you write here what did commentator say when LeBron jumped?
The one with Kawhi in 2019 has to be one of the best plays of all time
Buddy I've never seen so many people lose their shit . Was dt Toronto when it happened. It was amazing
I feel like it should have been dames buzzer beater vs okc in that year
@@oliverhetenyi5638 it would've been if Toronto didn't win the ship. Dame sent a whole franchise into rebuild mode tho. Thats crazy
@Buck nah it was first game 7 buzzer beater in nba history it had to be there
@@NoahZeray no it wasn’t?
Kemp was a BEAST. Back in the day watching the Sonics seemed like every game there was a dunk like that... but watching this I gotta give it to Pippen. That dunk on Ewing was BRUTAL.
Jordan switching hands while jumping was from another planet. Also you should have included the Dream shake by Hskeem and Ginobili's clutch block on Harden.
2018 has to be JR Smith forgetting the clock in Game 1
As a warriors fan, that was the funniest shit ive ever seen. LeBron just gave up in OT after that
@@dariusbrock2713 Lebron gave up the whole series
@@dariusbrock2713 he dropped 51 to no win that shi was so sad
My Dad was a Knicks fan. The John Starks dunk changed my life as a boy. The electricity in the Bulls-Knicks playoffs series was amazing.
Reggie smacking them 3's, then giving Spike Lee the choke sign....my NBA moment of the 90's. Nothing against the Knicks, I just couldn't stand Spike Lee.
@@jayharry2237 are u a knicks fan like me? Then u ain’t got a clue to the pain spike brought us 😂
@@markfrascinella8707 I am Bulls fans, so thank you so much Spike for teasing MJ to the point he would tell him to shut the hell up before he eliminate the Knicks over the years lol
OMG how time flies, Iverson stepped over Lue about 20 years ago! 😳
Seems like yesterday..
Nah, most iconic moment of 2011's gotta be Dirk's game-winning left-hander to complete the Game 2 comeback vs. Miami.
Lebron has 6 Finals losses and not a single play from any of them makes the list? Lol
@@Datboy1991 You mean the uploader is bronsexual?
Kawhi Hit a dagger against the 76ers is one of my favorite moments
honorable mention, 2011 : melo clutch vs bulls 2010 : artest clutch vs celtics 1998 : stockton buzzer beater vs rockets 1995 : hakeem dream shake vs spurs
Stockton hit the buzzer in 1997 not 98
@@joshuachang5210 oh yes mb lol
2016: steph curry okc three pointer
2016: kyrie's shot over curry
2012 or 13: Lebron dunk over terry
Tmac's moment is hands down the best moment in nba history. Down by 10 with less than a minute left and people already leaving. Then tmac erupts like no player has ever done before and drops 13 points in the last 30 seconds! Even scoring the game winning buzzer beater fir the game. He may not be one of the greatest player of all time, but in that 30 seconds, he was greater than any player that has ever lived!
True
Was that a playoff game or a game with significant meaning? I'm just recently getting into basketball so I don't know a lot of the history
one of the best, sure, but the best in nba history? a meaningless regular season game? no chance lmao
Switch hands in mid air, Iconic! A spectacular move by Michael Jordaaan!!!
The last highlight. Jordan was alone in the air nobody even close to blocking him. But he still switch hands anyway. Why? because he is Jordan.🤷♂️
He's not left handed even 🐐
I think he thought the guy was going to try to block him, and the guy did move for it, so he flinched... spectacularily 😆
Lmao he just wanted to make a better highlight than just a normal highlight 🤣
He did it because he knew the video was about to end and he needed to get on the list in 1991. Its MJ he's even got to dominate every video he's in.
Mike admitted he switched hands because he thought long arm Sam Perkins was gona try block it, any excuse for him to be creative haha nobody moves like Mike, a killer black cat, all he sees is hes prey..
2016 has some of the most iconic plays in NBA history, that's why 2015-2016 is the greatest NBA regular season ever.
My vote goes to 1987-88 for overall season: the MVP race between MJ, Bird, & Magic; MJ as the first MVP to also win the DPOY; Bird's 3pt contest threepeat; MJ vs 'Nique dunk contest; Bird vs 'Nique Game 7 duel; Isiah Thomas sprained ankle game; Lakers fulfilling Riley's repeat guarantee; etc... Though '92 is likely the best year for basketball in general: The Dream Team, MJ's shrug game, Magic's last ASG, Bird's epic final triple-double, Rodman's 1530 rebounds, Riley's Knicks vs Jackson's Bulls rivalry begins, Laettner's perfect game, etc...
Definitely one of the best seasons and personally it's my favorite
@@jp3813 in the 2015-2016 season you got Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan two all time greats retiring, Curry winning the first ever unanimous MVP, the Warriors holding the highest ever record in nba wins history, the Cavs coming back from a 3-1 Deficit which is arguably the best comeback in sports history, along with the rivalry of Curry and Lebron being at its peak here before KD starts destroying the balance. Also did I mention this had the best slam dunk contest ever with Aaron Gordon and Zach Lavine doing a showdown for the history. Lebron also being the first ever player to lead a team in this finals IN EVERY SINGLE MAJOR CATEGORY. It's not even close
@@kaitakashi6587 Looks pretty close to me. In addition for 1988, MJ also became the only player to win the DPOY with a scoring title, as well as the only one to accumulate 200+ steals with 100+ blocks in a season twice. Bird became the first player to be in the 50-40-90 club twice. James Worthy recorded the first ever Game 7 triple-double. John Stockton was finally unleashed from the bench to begin his nine consecutive assists titles along with racing MJ and Alvin Robertson (all-time spg leader) for the steals title. All this trivia could go on and on.
@@jp3813 Michael Jackson's "Jam" music video in 1992. lol
Seeing Kobe fade away gives me goosebumps and makes me tear up ❤️
The more years went down in this clip, the more goosebumps took over me.. NBA 90's was the best for me and I can't do anything about it
It's why a lot of folks call MJ goat, and it's why a lot of people will call Lebron goat. Nostalgia is powerful. The NBA has more talent now than thirty years ago. I hope young guys will stand on their shoulders and we'll have a new goat in another couple decades.
That photo of D.wade"s allyoop to LeBron is one of the best sports photographs I've ever seen ...Brilliant capture 👍
But the best part about that is it was just a simple pass to pass to the open man.....
Mj's buzzer beater over russell in game 1 of the finals is more iconic than the dikembe poster in 97. Plus, ai's crossover also happened in the same season. When i think about the 96 season, i always picture mj hugging the ball after winning the championship against the sonics. Not a basketball play i know but iconic.
Iverson cross-over on mj happened in 96
I think this list had to Nerf Jordan or else there would be too many. 1992 had the shrug and the next year included his famous and 1 to cap a 55 point night in the finals against the suns. Imo both of those were more iconic than the actual plays selected.
Either the buzzer beater or Kerr's shot in Game 6.
That Kemp dunk gets me every time. Might be the GOAT dunk.
No matter what happens with my Raptors for the rest of their existence, nobody can take that shot or that Championship away from us. I remember being in my living room with about 8-10 of my close friends. We were cheering loud the whole game but when that ball went up everything was dead quiet. We watched it bounce on the rim and the second it went down we went absolutely nuts! I'll never forget that day, it was a special moment for us Raptors fans.
Amen
Buckle up for Kobe Bryant!!!🙏🏾❤️ It's crazy how the further back time we went, the more increasingly iconic the clips got.
Iverson was a true Icon and played with more heart than anybody. I knew those two plays would make the list.
I love him and his play too, but I remember how his crossover started a huge debate among many about carrying the ball. They finally landed on "it's just his signature move". He was great for his size and I really loved his humble and emotional HOF speech.
@@otis6791 his signature crossover is kind of like the euro step. If you do it wrong, it's a violation and you probably have no business doing the move. But if you understand the principles of the move and the footwork then you most likely do not commit a violation unless you just flat out make a mistake. It's like that little side gather that Chris Paul does to escape the defense for a deep range shot. All of these moves are valid because they're being done by the best players ever and that's the only explanation needed.
I'd say Nowitzki tying up Game 7 to go into overtime against the Spurs in 2006 was more iconic and made Nowitizki the legend he is.
...and 2011 is rose instead of dirk. What?
@@ericcouch rose was an icon in 2011 🌹
@@elijahsteadman691 and Dirk had one of the best playoff runs of all time.
@@ericcouch D rose was the youngest MVP of all time that year, that’s 100x better than what Dirk had going on
@@elijahsteadman691 I get your a rose fan, but if you think an MVP is 100x greater than a ring, I'd say Rose would gladly trade his MVP for a ring.
Man, I was hoping to see some iconic 80s moments... Bird's steal, etc. Great to see the GOAT
You have to have more than one thing listed before you can use “etc.” lol
As a Spurs fan, while I’m definitely happy about the success we’ve had over the years, it kinda dawned on me how often we’ve been on the receiving end of big moments: TMac’s 13 in 33 Fisher’s 0.4 seconds shot (although I think they started the clock late - even Fisher admits it - but at the same time, it’s been 17 years so not like we can change it) Allen’s 3 Howard’s alley-oop game winner
Spurs had the most quiet dynasty ever lead by the most unassuming star in NBA history. Little in the way of iconic moments but so much success. As a Lakers fan I’ve always had respect for how long they were competitive and how they filled in the gaps between so many other dynasties.
Yeah. It's because the Spurs were always good.
The maker of this video doesn't like the Spurs. The Memorial Day Miracle, Manu's block of Harden, Duncan's 3 against the Suns, Manu's dunk over Bosh all could have been on this list.
Spurs fans may have the greatest moments of all time on both sides of the ball 🏀 You guys are blessed to have seen all of that..
Hard to say you're unlucky with 5 titles but the Spurs could qualify. Just a few bad breaks from even more. (Allen, Fisher, Dirk's 3 point play)
2016 has like a good 5 or 6 iconic moments I can think of, off my head
one of the best seasons of all time
Michael Jordan 1998 as a basketball fan you just cant not get chills watching that
that kobe moment from 2007 brought tears to my eyes man
The 2005 play is memorable due of: Comeback, Tracy McGrady scored 13 in 33 SECONDS to win the game Against Spurs that had Tony Parker, Ginobli, Tim Duncan With the exception of one point, all 13 points were 3pts. ( 3 + foul play)
this is why we love the nba
Hakeem's dreamshake on Robinson was easily the most iconic play of 95.
The suspense in kawhi shot takes the cake. It's truly memorable
doncic gme winner is more iconic than ads!
nop
he ain’t win that series so no
3:03 Arguably the greatest dunk ever. (Except the DeAndre on Brandon Knight lob and Dunk of Death)
You mean deandre jordan
@@demonelite5934 Ohh you right, lemme change my comment rq
Offensive foul
He threw it in
@@MK-qu7qu that counts as a dunk
4:14 "Lebron James with no regard for human right" greatest play call in the vid
9:17 Kemp was a beast
Dwyane Wade is the Player that I know we‘ll forget to mention when talking about the greatest Shooting Guards ever and will become underappreciated because he already is.
Most people see him as the 3rd best shooting guard so I wouldn’t say he is that underrated.
True, such an inpirational player, my fave for years
@@survivortheoneincharge7875 he's not at all. He is rated 3rd best sg like every where and rated top 25 I've seen him as high as 18 on some of the big networks lists. He got his flowers not underrated. Appropriately rated. But og was talking bout underappreciated which is a different story, which I can see hwere he coming from he was nasty first half of his career.
@@halpreme8505 that’s fair, I still feel no one truly acknowledges that 2006 finals run.
@@survivortheoneincharge7875 yeah that run was epic. I honeslty feel dwade had a stranger career. It's like his prime started right when he hit the scene and ended at like 2012. And just had a prolonged decline which wasn't really a decline just not prime idk its hard to explain.
Started playing ball 32 years ago and strangely every one of these is still so fresh in my mind.
Thank you for posting this clip, Please never delete it off KZhead
@3:45 In my opinion, THEE most baller photo in basketball. The confidence Dwayne had in LeBron after the pass to pull this pose😭👌 So much props to that photographer🙌🙌🙌
Shawn Kemp was a monster! Nobody compares
7:52 Luc Longley is actually the star of this play. What a great assist.
my top ones: 1.Lebron blocking iguodala 2.Kawhi on Embiid and Simmons 3.Mj Free Throw Dunk 4.Curry Handles 3PT 5.Dame Lillard Lucky Logo 6. Tip to Ray Allen 7.Deandre Jordan poster 8. Blake Griffin Dunk 9. Tatum Poster On LeBron 10. Alley from D Wade To LeBron 11.Lebron Poster on Terry 12. Lebron Jumping over a full on man 13. D Wade No-Control 3pt 14. Kobe Fadeaway 15. D Wade Spin,Dribble,backscratcher dunk on KD 16. Ja Morant Full Court Pass Buzzer Beater 17. Jordan Poole Seeing Baddies 18. Allen Iverson nasty Shot 19. James Harden Stepback Anklebreaker in Rockets 20. Jordan dunking on dikembe mutombo celebration 21. Scottie Pippen dunking on Pat Ewing 22. Reggie Miller Celebration 23. Giannis Tip The Rebound Triple Double 24. Shawn Kemp Dunk 25. Kareem Sky Hook on Alonzo Mourning
Really good list
thx
You could argue about this play or that play being MOST iconic but this is a really impressive list of plays.....captures much of NBA history last 30 years.
Wade went from stepping over lebron's team mate to be lebron's team mate
I love how Kevin Garnett is pretty much in every highlight except he's the one on the receiving end!
0:39 AD Just sent that guy to the floor 😂😂😂
I also saw
The thumbnail has MJ's reaction after his famous shot vs. the Cavs, which was in 1989, not 1991
8:59 it’s amazing how young Spike Lee looked 😂
That Luka Shot Vs The clippers is definitely more memorable
Notice how Mike Breen was in several of these clips and made them more hype too. GOAT commentator.
6:35 Damn good video quality for 2001
and yet the TMac video from 05 is so blurry lol
Shawn Kemp’s dunk was insane!
There were so many great battles in the 90's with great moments that Jordan's okie doke baseline dunk on Oakley & Ewing didn't even make it. I miss those Eastern battles from that era. Celtics, Cavs & Pistons early.... then Bulls, Pacers, Heat, Magic, Knicks, Hornets, even Hawks, Bullets and the Nets were dangerous when Petrovic was around. No nights off in the East hardly in that era.
Great video. So many legendary moments in here
Kawhi and the Raptors was amazing!!!
So many in a row have lakers as one of the teams
"OH BLOCK BY JAMES"
The quality of the 2001 footage is way better than I assumed possible
The Giannis oop gets my vote, particularly in the context of the nba finals. A great collection here.
That Kahwi Clutch is a jordan level moment and the last clip of MJ none can copy dat.
2021: Giannis recovery block on Aton was better than Giannis/Holiday alley-oop.
Even the valley oop was better, I was expecting the block tho tbh
Kawhi’s and Dame’s series ending shots both deserve their spotlight man. Dame waving good bye is the coldest shit I’ve ever witnessed in any sport
4:56 "Bryant for the win...BANG"
I remember watching the Reggie Miller comeback game live. One of the craziest endings ever
i am still wondering why the refs didn't care that he pushed that other guy
Same
@@tobiassun3492 the refs let Reggie push everybody at any time. Pushed Jordan in his face then hit a game winner on him.
@@begcoins but why tho? Isn't that unfair?
@@tobiassun3492 I have no clue
Kobe.. We will always love you 💕
Cleanup on isle 3 is one of the best calls ever change my mind😂
9:17 “POWER SLAM, TOMAHAWK JAM! YEAHHHH BABY!” is such an underrated call
The fact Dirk's one legged fade wasn't it for 2011 is a travesty of justice.
Should be his left handed layup game winner.
1993 - John Starks' dunk is more iconic than John Paxson's 3 pointer to win the NBA Finals? 🤔
Picked some great plays here, nice work 😎👍
8:06 Iverson is lucky only NBA is included, because the most iconic shot of 1996 was Jordan stretching his arm to incredible lengths, while two giants were literally hanging on him.
2001 looks so crisp it could've been recorded yesterday.
What about Tayshaun's block on Reggie Miller, that should've been the play for 2004. The disrespect for Detroit is so real smh 😤 🤦🏿♂️
Yes sir! Ben wallace locking up Shaq in game 3 was also a possibility. And this comes from someone who isnt even a pistons fan
Not surprised a Laker play took it. As soon as I saw AD’s three point shot for the 2020 one, I knew I was in for some Lakers-bias
I like how even Steve Kerr didn’t believe the fact steph’s shot went in
Love your videos. Always great productions. That said, would you consider doing them oldest to newest?
‘The shot’ is the most iconic
Bruh Jordan did not need to reverse that layup at the end
Kawhi’s shot gives me goosebumps every single time I watch it😩
MJ's buzzer beater at 1st game of final during 96-97 against Utah was great, too
8:42 Man that’s just SSick!!!
I love the shiny jerseys the heat wore in 2009
D-Rose is one of the best players to ever step on the court. Man, do I miss the 90’s early 2000’s basketball.
That Kawhi is probably the best iconic NBA buzzer beating moment ever. It’s impossible to beat that.
Ray Allen
2011 has to be when Dirk went by Bosh to close out the game on the way to upsetting the Heat. Nobody saw that coming.
MJ all the way even people from countries dont play n watch basketball knew MJ no other players never earn that kind of level of fame from the world
That's true. Everybody in Brazil knows who is Michael Jordan, even though we don't follow basketball. NBA games were never broadcasted in open channels in Brazil, but that 1998 series vs. Jazz was.
The most iconic moment from 2018 is "Hill misses... REBOUD GOES TO THE CAVS...."
Pippen’s poster on Ewing plus telling Spike Lee “sit your ass down” will forever be top 2 coldest plays in NBA history