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    Almost every player in NBA has his own signature move, a move that he does so accurately, confidently and frequently that it becomes synonymous with his name. Some signature moves leave such a huge impact on the game that people remember them forever.

    Here we take a look at some of the greatest and unforgettable signature moves in the history of NBA.

    1. Michael Jordan’s Slam Dunk and Fadeaway Jumper

    Michael Joradan could perform many moves a lot better than other players , that’s why he was such a great player but when it comes to the signature move, he had definitely two, slam dunk and fadeaway jump shot. His one-handed dunk was an absolute crowd favorite. Late in his career, he developed a deadly fadeaway jumper which was almost impossible to block.

    2. Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s Skyhook

    Skyhook is basically a variation of Hook shot which was introduced by Kareem Abdul Jabbar. The difference between a regular hook shot and the skyhook is the higher arc. Kareem used to fully extend his arm at an angle while releasing the ball towards the basket.

    3. Hakeem Olajuwon’s Dream Shake

    Hakeem Olajuwon’s signature move is known as “Dream Shake”. The move is difficult to describe but quite exciting to watch. It was a mixure of pivots, spins, fakes and lastly a scoring shot (fadeaway, layup or dunk etc). Quick adjustments, agile footwork and the ability to deceive a defender were the key ingredients of the move.

    4. Wilt Chamberlain’s Finger Roll

    Wilt Chamberlain himself invented the finger roll and done to perfection. Finger roll has everything like a normal layup except for the ball is rolled off the fingertips. The movement of fingers adds a spin on the ball and allows it to fall gently into the hoop. Besides Wilt Chamberlain, George Gervin could also do finger roll expertly.

    5. Shaquille O’Neal’s Drop Step

    Drop Step was the trademark move of  Shaq O’Neal, a move that immensly helped him in the low post. Drop Step involves both the power and the agility. With such massive physique, Shaq stepped back on a side of the defender then a quick spin gets him past that side and leave him in a postion where he coud hit an easy slam dunk.

    6. Allen Iverson’s Killer Crossover

    Many players do crossover but no one could do it better than Allen Iverson.  Allen Iverson’s crossover had the speed, grace and a feeling of easiness. When he used to dribble the ball from one side of the body to another, then it was almost certain that he will outsmart the defender.

    7. Tim Duncan’s Bank Shot

    Tim Duncan uses bank shot too often and with great effect. His bank shot is not just about bouncing the ball off the backboard and dropping it into the basket. There are so many other aspects he takes care of. He shoots the ball from a certain distance and at a certain angle. He also keeps the ball at a specific height before releasing it.




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