Signature move · One family, many masters

The Eurostep

A two-step change of lane that lets a driver move around a planted rim defender without stopping.

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4 players

The Eurostep

A two-step change of lane that lets a driver move around a planted rim defender without stopping.

Manu GinóbiliDwyane WadeJames Harden+1

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How it works

1 · The setup

Drive directly enough to make the help defender choose a side before the gather begins.

2 · The execution

Plant the first step toward one lane, carry the ball safely across the body and use the second step to finish through the opening.

3 · The counter

If the defender stays centered, shorten the second step into a floater, stop for a pivot or pass behind the rotating help.

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Players who made it theirs

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Variation 01

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Manu Ginóbili

The NBA popularizer

Ginóbili brought the slashing two-step from international basketball into the center of championship NBA offense.

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Variation 02

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Dwyane Wade

Speed into body control

Wade reached the paint at full speed, then widened or shortened the second step according to the shot blocker’s position.

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Variation 03

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James Harden

The gather-time manipulator

Harden protects the ball across his body and uses the Eurostep to turn a direct left-hand drive into either-side finishing space.

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Variation 04

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Giannis Antetokounmpo

The long-stride version

Giannis covers extraordinary horizontal distance in two steps, routing around help that appears to have reached the lane first.

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Family-defining example · Dwyane Wade

Heat vs Mavericks

2006 NBA Finals Game 3 · Jun 13, 2006

Wade made defenders honor the jumper with his eyes, ball and knees, then attacked the space created when they left the floor.

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