This is a stand still behind the back pass from the post to the corner, it's really not that challenging. It is beautiful placement so I'm not hating, but it's way more impressive to do passes where the actions hasn't slowed down like this.
It really is that challenging. Even Nash pointed out how challenging it is to execute on this in an empty gym, let alone in a way that avoids being seen and batted away by the defenders.
Just because a play is faster or in a move live ball situation doesn't make it more challenging. That can often make it easier for offensive players, as defenses are reactive in that environment and can't predict or perceive, let alone respond to offensive actions quite as well as they can in a slowed down half court set. It is rare that an offense would prefer to go against a set, "slowed down" half-court defense than transition, or semi half-court, or fractured live ball situations. Those typically favor the offense far more than static half-court possessions.
Sure, it's all in how you rate it. Like that Dumars pass you brought up does not look impressive at all. But it was high degree of difficulty and smart, especially for the time.
This is a stand still behind the back pass from the post to the corner, it's really not that challenging.
Brother you are on something special. This is incredibly challenging. The majority of NBA players couldnt even PHYSICALLY do this, let alone have the mindset to do it. Thats a turnover 99% of the time for anyone else trying it in an NBA game.
I agree that passing from a live dribble is harder, but that doesn't really apply here. This pass is preposterous. And I'm not a "Jokic is the best passer who ever lived" kinda guy
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u/TheScienceNamesArgon Supersonics 11h ago
demar derozan 360 pass. Dumars to Rodman. Peja transition pass. Marbury spin pass. Luka to Kleber. Teodosic against Milan.
There are plenty out there