James Harden just dropped Ricky Rubio with a killer crossover, so we had to talk about it.
Is this the nastiest crossover we’ve seen this year?
Eric (@EricBuenning):
It’s the most recent, SO IT IS THE BEST. Wait, someone crossed up Kirk Hinrich. Was it a Nugget? Laker? Where’s that Vine?
Chris (@ChrisBarnewall):
No, the Kemba Walker crossover on Nicola Mirotic was nastier.
Zach (@ZachOliverNBA):
I don’t think so. Kemba Walker has had some nasty ones, and I think there have been a handful of other guys with crosses that are just ridiculous. That said, that would rank up there. I will also bring forth this, even if it is girls high school basketball.
Ian (@IanDougherty): I, for one, don’t believe in ranking crossovers. It’s like looking at an art piece. Each one needs to be appreciated individually.
Jack (@jackhaveitall): That Kemba one on Mirotic was sick, and the only real contender. But Mirotic is a big man, so it isn’t as impressive. Rubio is a very solid defender, and Harden made him crumple like a paper bag. Advantage Harden.
What emoji would you use to describe the crossover?
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Jack:
Was Harden’s crossover better than this classic?
Eric:
NEVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Chris:
No crossover can top that. Ever.
Zach:
Yes. It’s not fair to do that to a child. I am the no fun police with that. Fight me.
Ian:
Nope. That vine of the little kid getting crossed is better. It’s an education. That little girl will never not keep her feet moving on defense again.
Jack:
Absolutely not. That’s the best crossover we’ve ever seen and one of the five best vines of all time. He made that baby look so silly.
Write a haiku about Harden’s crossover
Eric:
Oh god Ricky nooooooooooo
You okay bro? Like, for real?
I need a shower
Chris:
Harden’s crossover nasty
Poor Ricky goes down quickly
It is vined for all
Zach:
Oh no, poor Ricky
You had no chance against James
Better luck next time
Ian:
R.I.P. Ricky
If you reach, Harden will teach
We lost you too soon
Jack:
Like a king James stood
Triumphant after the three
Rubio humbled