The Rich List Top Five Highlights
There was a lot to love in the NBA this week, especially the following five plays:
Still Half-Man, Half-Amazing:
Vince Carter is 40 years old. Vince Carter can still do this:
Joel Embiid Dunks on Nene:
What a way to start what would become one of the best games of the week!
Giannis with the Spin-Cycle Assist:
I’ve got no words for this one. Giannis accomplishes so much in one play: collapses the defense, spins, dishes to the wide open shooter, and sets a pick on two defenders to keep him open. Just stop it.
TimberPup Teamwork:
The TimberPups were somehow able to pull off a double save and half-court alley-oop that reeked of Harlem Globetrotter shenanigans:
Russell Westbrook Game-Winner:
Russ puts a dagger through Utah’s heart with the perfect finish to an impressive fourth quarter. It’s amazing to me how wide open Russell Westbrook was on this play.
BONUS! ANKLE BREAKER OF THE WEEK:
Caris Lavert:
Aside from Brook Lopez adding a three pointer to his game, this play is the only good thing to happen to Brooklyn so far this year: