"Mike said 'No!' Allen said 'Yes!!'"

(Initially you are dribbling the ball with your right hand)

1. Get your opponent low by slowly approaching your opponent with a few light, rhythmic dribbles.

2. Do a sudden, hard bounce to raise your opponent¡¯s caution.

3. When the ball is bouncing up and hanging in the air, pull it slightly back and a little more to your right. Give a shoulder and an eye fake if it is necessary. At this point, both of your feet are planted on the ground.

4. Move your body slightly to the left. Do a swift, small cross in front to your left hand then quickly do another cross between the legs and bring it back to your right hand.

5. Stay still and Delay for 0.5-1 second.

6. Repeat 2. 3. suddenly to get your opponent on his toes again.

7. This time, push hard with your right leg to move your body to the left while performing a big cross in front from your right hand to your left hand as quickly as possible.

8. Land on your right leg and pull up like Iverson did or push hard with your left leg to move forward if you want to drive.

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Courtside Impression:

Physical requirement:
Flexible and strong ankles.
Ambidexterity

Skill Requirement:
Advanced ball handling skill.
Between the legs crossover.

Applicability 8/10
You are giving up your pre-dribble option and it works better if your opponent has the intention of stealing your ball (like MJ did).

Flexibility 9.5/10
You can keep your balance and dribble as soon as you do not commit yourself to the big killer cross.

Flash-ability 9.5/10
It is the classic AI cross on MJ. A spectacular moment of the century! AI looked good at the expense of MJ. You can also look good at the expense of your opponent!

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