ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith dishes out his list of NBA’s top 5 ball handlers of all time

Veteran NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith created a list of the five greatest ball handlers of all time and pointed out that Jalen Rose and Matt Barnes are wrong.

Today’s NBA is more guard-dominated than ever, and size isn’t the only criterion. The point guard is key to executing the team’s offense. It is necessary for all potential applicants to develop a skill set, including ball handling, shooting and throwing dimes.

Slam dunks have always been and will always be the highlight reel, but ankle breakers and fancy moves generate millions of views across all social media platforms.favorite player Stephen Curry When Kyrie Irving They may not have the best physical abilities, but they are a source of footing in the arena.

Known as the Big Man’s League for years, players like Isiah Thomas and Allen Iverson have been game changers and paved the way for future generations. Speaking of highly skilled guards, on his recent episode of ESPN’s NBA Today, a panelist debated the greatest ball his handler of all time.

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In this segment, former players turned analysts, Jalen Rose and Matt Barnes picked the top five. Stephen A. Smith I have certain reservations.

The cast of NBA Today discusses the five greatest ball handlers of all time.

Regulars on the list of all panelists included Kyrie Irving, Stephen Curry and Jamal Crawford. However, Stephen A., who is now recovering from a shoulder injury, couldn’t help but tweet about how he disagreed with Rose and Burns.

The two players who weren’t unanimous were Chris Paul and Isiah Thomas, with Smith in the top five. The former Philadelphia Inquirer columnist has covered AI for most of his career.

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Other notable members of the discussion included Jason Williams and Jamal Crawford. While this continues to be an open-ended discussion, the list could see some changes in the future, with young players like Ja Morant and Trae Young making their opponents dance.

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