ROSE ——————————> TOPPIN pic.twitter.com/arpuiNc5gf
— Knicks Brasil (@NYKnicksBR) May 29, 2021
#2 – The Loooong Lob: May 28th, 2021, NBA Playoffs Game 3 vs Atlanta Hawks
Yup, this lob not only has a spot on all three lists, but it also finds itself once again in the number two slot. This play was just so damn impressive.
While this play didn’t have as big of an impact as the lob ranked behind it, this one was way more difficult. Not only was Derrick Rose’s pass from several feet behind half-court extremely difficult, and right on the money if I may add, but the dunk was super challenging too.
Just look at where Toppin was on the floor.
He had to turn his head and the upper part of his body basically 180 degrees to be able to see and grab the ball, and he still managed to complete the dunk after having to turn his head back and find the rim in the blink of an eye.
This play in my opinion fell just short of the number one spot.