The turnaround fadeaway · The full-footwork descendant

Kobe Bryant’s turnaround fadeaway

Bryant extended Jordan’s template with either-shoulder turns, pump fakes and extreme late-clock balance.

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Defining examples

First-round Game 4

After Luke Walton forced a jump ball, Bryant took the loose possession and rose for a fading jumper over two defenders as overtime expired.

Final NBA game

Bryant rose from the right elbow for a 19-foot jumper that put the Lakers ahead during the last scoring burst of his career.