Top 5 Players With the Greatest Footwork

My list of the players with the greatest footwork in NBA History... according to me, of course.
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[@jonnyarnett]

I know y'all ain't agreeing with me, so which player should have been in the Top 5 instead??

[@user-jn6vu8dv7m]

Kyrie Irving

[@d3adyoutubeaccount]

Carmelo Anthony

[@massdagod]

I've watched Kobe his entire career, which most of it, I swear he had the best footwork in the post, ever. ...until I see extensive Jordan footage. I watch hours worth of Jordan footage and realized that Jordan used to do the SAME exact moves Kobe used to do but WAY FASTER AND MORE FLUENT. Also, Jordan even used to do post moves l've NEVER seen Kobe do. To have Kobe ahead of Jordan in the post is a crime and scream fanboy shit. As Kenny Smith and Jerry West says: "Michael Jordan is the greatest post player ever".

[@terterman8585]

Tim Duncan won more then Dirk without being a sniper, he dominated offensively in the post without being particularly athletic, he took it to prime Shaq, all because of his elite and methodical foot work. Not that Dirk is undeserving, but I would have taken Timmy instead

[@FrokuBabayy]

Mike should've been over Kobe imo. You need to watch his game extensively. He was doing everything Kobe did but sharper, & much more fluent against tighter lanes where movement is restricted.

[@MistaP13]

Tony Parker’s footwork was impeccable as well!😳

[@Bluebirdfalling]

until he cheated on his wife but much respect for sure

[@Los4rmdagang4]

@@Bluebirdfallingthat has nothing to do with basketball

[@MS-ns2pj]

@@Bluebirdfalling How do you cheat on your wife with your feet?

[@mostlypeacefulprotestor1310]

Olajuwon, MJ, McHale, Duncan, Barkley, Bird, Kobe, Larry Johnson, Rik Smiths

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Young Larry Johnson was a monstar

[@grouchyblackman]

You my friend know basketball!

[@elcompaqueso5214]

Rik had that lethal mid range shot, great pick 👍🏾

[@joerice2341]

That's more than 5

[@user-yy4cs2wm5t]

True

[@thetruthstand]

Big game James Worthy had probably the sweetest post-up game I've ever seen. His baseline spin with some of the best footwork I've ever seen.

[@viperstrike0]

Underrated footwork guy: Shaq. The dude would tie people's feet to his like a boxer and bully you out. His handles were indeed trash but watch his games and i think it was a major reason he was unstoppable.

[@andrewcook1246]

Hakeem's shake comes from his love of soccer. Every big man should be forced to play at least a year of soccer to try and get basic "feetwork"

[@g.a.m.e.1800]

Good point, or at least practice with the soccer team a couple times a week. That would make a significant difference. Right on Cook!

[@andrewcook1246]

@@g.a.m.e.1800 they should. European big men usually come with good footwork due to the games popularity.

[@fredbates4452]

Similar list but different order: Olajuwon, McHale, Jordan, Kobe, Duncan. Rounding out the Top 10 (in no order) would be: McGrady, Shaq, Kyrie, Dirk and Isiah Thomas (Zeke). I also think that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jerry West deserve an Honorable Mention as well. Great video Jonny!

[@g.a.m.e.1800]

Jabbar! Great point! He didn't just throw the hook off balance, that sh$t looked the exact same every time! Right on Bates!

[@Dotsetc]

I was so hoping to see Joe Johnson. Wasnt dissapointed. Shout out to Wade after his knee injury. Turned into a footwork beast as well. I'd say Ginobili too. Didnt play in the post but immaculate footwork moving around the floor. Tony as well.

[@MrBeastjebuz]

Love the Wade shout 😊

[@AndrewSBaker]

I'm okay with the list as you presented it. I expected MJ to be higher, but I know that Hakeem was going to be in slot #1, and once it was all said and done, I couldn't argue too much. You should consider doing one for each of the decades where you have enough footage to do so.

[@massdagod]

I’ve watched Kobe his entire career, which most of it, I swear he had the best footwork in the post, ever. …until I seen extensive Jordan footage. I watch hours worth of Jordan footage and realized that Jordan used to do the SAME exact moves Kobe used to do but WAY FASTER AND MORE FLUENT. Also, Jordan even used to do post moves I’ve NEVER seen Kobe do. To have Kobe ahead of Jordan in the post/footwork is a crime and scream fanboy shit. As Kenny Smith and Jerry West says: “Michael Jordan is the greatest post player ever”.

[@hakeemolajuwon4352]

Kobe went to Olajuwon to get better at footwork tho

[@facelessandnameless]

Kobe’s was better. But he had to be because Jordan was even more athletic than he was.

[@massdagod]

@@facelessandnameless Kobe’s was not better. We can go vid for vid, move for move and I guarantee you I would trounce you with Jordan footwork/post moves over Kobe’s. Let’s do this

[@mikeal-lateef_5138]

​@@massdagodfacts, word is, olajuwan studied MJ's footwork.

[@sideshowbobsaget8876]

​@@hakeemolajuwon4352Hakeem studied Jordan and other guards of that Era footwork.

[@AnthonyEdwards775]

T-Mac should be on this list his footwork and skills 🥶 elite hooper

[@John1175662]

That behind the back 180 hesi was always crazy

[@Mileyz8899]

Thank you for all your videos Johnny. This is sports. This is sports talk. These debate shows on espn now days are so ridiculous. Im not sire why people still watch em. I watch your videos daily. Thank you for all the work you put in

[@alex4833]

Excellent video, Jonny! This is also my first time seeing footwork getting ranked. I agree with this list. I particularly agree with Dirk being on this list. I remember him using his footwork to maneuver around bigger defenders and how skilled he was. Awesome work again. Happy Friday, Jonny 😊

[@Kingbossdon]

Great list like how you mentioned Skywalker David Thompson and Kevin McHale like the Honorable Mentions

[@jfish5120]

Completely agree with the list. Thought it was surprising you mentioned david thompson earlier in the video but didnt include him in the HMs

[@chickenrex6835]

would love to see a continuation to this video. something like the best footwork players today, or just an expansion of the list--there's so many great players it feels tough to just list 5

[@facelessandnameless]

Shaq had incredible footwork. It seems to be a forgotten fact these days.

[@Lewishhhh]

I honestly usually wouldn't say this, as I'm not someone who has MJ ranked #1 but I think you underrated MJ's footwork here I think it was an insanely dominant aspects of his playstyle and one of the main reasons for his drop off in later years, great video as always! You're my favourite channel

[@jasonhearn5818]

The fact that MJ is #4 shows His bias lol MJ was the most dominant offensive player on this list

[@Ozem_Israel]

Bruh, Jordan footwork is as good as footwork can be in basketball. He was 6'6 and dominated with a post game in the block like a center used to. What are we talking about? They never knew where he was going. Jordan is the definition of don't let em know your next move. And he did it without dribbling all the air out the ball.

[@user-zx7tt5uc6l]

Maybe, but Kobe has better footwork than Jordan

[@jasonhearn5818]

@@user-zx7tt5uc6l based on what MJ was the more dominant player on both ends of the court

[@user-zx7tt5uc6l]

@@jasonhearn5818 What are you talking about? That has nothing to do with his footwork?? Such a stupid case of whataboutism idk how you even got there

[@cadecrusader3940]

Thanks Jonny!

[@reedtan]

I think footwork should be separated into two categories, the range of footwork and the depth of footwork. You can have the widest range of different footwork in your bag but if you dont have the athleticism to carry it out perfectly, it doesnt work as smooth. For example, Kobe learnt many different moves from different legends, but his first step, agility and leaping ability were average or slightly above average at best. That is why MJ could perform those moves much sharper than Kobe did. This applies to other aspects of the game as well, no matter how well Kobe executed those moves, the separation was frankly little, which was a far cry from the separation MJ created. Kobe most of the time, through his sharp focus, willed the ball in.

[@shreyash130]

Allen Iverson has some of the amazing footwork seen till now

[@elementsofphysicalreality]

Great video. Agreed 100%.

[@danielmunozredondo8180]

Love the mention of Scola. Best player in my club's history back in Spain and my favourite big of all time after the Dream. The guy was schooling nba players while being almost in his 40s during the 2019 World Cup

[@jimmyboy131]

Great list! I guessed Olajuwon would be at or near the top. Maybe Luka should be an honorable mention. Footwork is part of why he's so good.

[@radiationoncologist]

Good work

[@locoparodi]

love that you included Luis Scola in the honorable mentions. I think he's top 5 footwork in Fiba basketball, using it to compensate on his subpar athleticism

[@mr.lovetaps792]

Had to subscribe... i literally had no idea kevin mchale had great footwork, i gotta start studying the OG's more.

[@darious.m]

Great list, I’m still watching the video but I think Kyrie and Melo would’ve been good additions

[@Tre325]

Great list. Would like to see a list of greatest finishers at the rim

[@rkcraig348]

That move at :43 is a travel, changed pivot feet. Great video as always Jonny. How about a video on a list of greatest/purest left-handed shooters of all-time? Who would that be? Honestly there haven't been that many imo. Chris Mullin? Eric Redd? Harden??

[@zare618]

One of the reasons I barely watch NBA today, nobody gets called for travel anymore, not even when it's super obvious. Was Peja Stojakovic left handed?

[@rkcraig348]

@@zare618 Yep, I agree with you about the refs. It's gotten a bit out of hand. And no, Peja was right handed. Amazing pure shooter, but thankfully not too clutch, lol. I'm a life-long laker fan, so I still have to throw a little shade his way. Haha

[@matthewstanley2627]

Best two way players list next Jonny? Thanks for the video

[@jasonsalazar9711]

Hakeem has to be number one. Greatest all around defender of all time and probably the most skilled offensive center of all time.

[@FrokuBabayy]

It's Jordan / Hakeem and everybody else. There's 0 debate

[@mrman4271]

he gotta do greatest one-way players then

[@footyroll8678]

jordan 1 hakeem 2 kareem 3. wilt 4 lebron 5. giannis 6 kawhi 7 kobe 8. how bout this list? i would put duncan here but his offence dont really stack up. i think kobe offence is good enough to overcome duncans defence altho i do think kobe is an overrated player in general. also kawhis longevity absolutely sucks but he still peak for peak insane@@FrokuBabayy

[@davidschmidt1793]

@@jasonsalazar9711 Jordan's most likely #1. Greatest scorer ever and best overall defender ever at his position. Hakeem, Wilt and Kobe are probably next.

[@tashrif46]

2:07 Michael's upper and under game from the post-ups was second to none.

[@abcdlilbit11]

I just started the video. I immediately paused it to give my thoughts. But my list as fan of the nba and following closely since 2001. And spending money on old nba games on DVD (yeah I’m that old.) as many as I could. My list is… 1:Hakeem 2:Kobe 3:Kyrie 4:Dirk 5:McHale I love your videos dude. And this video a definitely one of your most interesting topics! I can’t wait to see how wrong I was. 😂

[@user-cn8nu6lq4w]

Having spent money on DVDs just means you're over like.. 25...

[@eljeer123]

I agree with the top 5 and honorable mentions.

[@adrianofregolent6747]

Glad to see Luis Scola in the honorable mentions. Top tier footwork in fiba history. He dominated guys like Gobert and Jokic at fiba wc 2019 with 40 years and pure craftiness

[@NewGen7988]

I'm surprised Kyrie and Tmac were not in the list with MJ, Kobe and Hakeem.

[@AnthonyEdwards775]

T-Mac was cold 🥶 bro

[@balbin0329]

I love that you did this list.... maybe you can do top Basketball IQ of all-time next❤ My top 3 footwork was always MJ, Dream and Kevin Mchale. I actually think Mchale had the best footwork ever because he didnt have the physical or athletic abilities of an MJ, Dream or even a Kobe👍

[@RS00010]

Jokic has great footwork too.

[@andrewcook1246]

He looks off balance and funny but he makes the shot or pass and I rarely see him tripping up or falling over.

[@Shawn.Mathew]

No…….

[@MrBeastjebuz]

And great post moves and layups , he simply makes it look easier

[@Demonkillzonetwitch]

​@@Shawn.Mathew yea lmao. It looks awkward but it works

[@kazank1526]

😂 good one

[@benberry792]

6. Kyrie 7. Shaq ... idk 😅 love the videos y'all!

[@habibdaulay2312]

Jonny.Can you make top 10 player with the greatest midrage shooter in nba.That seems interesting to discuss

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Kind of difficult to do because it would exclude tons of great shooters Bedford the mid 90s because shooting stats weren’t recorded before then.

[@kai6952]

its just gonna be mj, kobe, and fuck it throw derozan at the third spot the rest doesnt matter

[@xtrasolido]

the list is perfect.

[@RobertoHernandez-bz2hh]

Excelent list. I will add only Duncan.

[@GriffinK10]

probably the most agreeable nba list i've seen

[@christophermartin8143]

Underrated footwork. Kyrie Irving. I watched a video not too long ago where either an NBA player, or ex-NBA player explained that the reason Kyrie’s handle is so elite is because of his footwork with a live dribble, and ever since then I can’t unsee it. I’m not sure if he’s on this list. Commenting before I watch.

[@Sitback]

Hakeem def gonna be on this list.

[@Sitback]

Yeah I'm not even surprised

[@mykronesian4430]

Tim Duncan doesnt get enough recognition for his footwork..he was my eras version of Hakeem...like how Kobe copied Jordans footwork who copied Thompsons footwork...Jokic copied Duncan who copied Hakeem...big men on light toes

[@gibgiuseppe]

Duncan didn't copy Hakeem at all, he moved in a totally different way

[@mykronesian4430]

@@gibgiuseppe yes my bad...not really copied but evolve it...the basics are Hakeem...big man who can play the 4 and 5 spot with great footwork...most bigs were powerful but Hakeem had finese and thats what Duncan picked up..the finese

[@georgiosgrigoriadis6200]

Very good video. You forgot Kevin Garnett on your list at the end.

[@raymonwhite3340]

As a streetball player, positions per se didn't matter, you played where you played. All that to say, I always defended larger guys who played forward style games, and in turn learned to play low post and on the block. Kevin McHale was my template for post moves. I know he'll never be considered the GOAT or anything, but he was something to watch, and his drop step and spin moves in the post were just so difficult to try to guard.

[@mrgarrettscott]

Strong list

[@watchful-i]

Jokic, Luka, Duncan, Joe Johnson, Millsap

[@g.a.m.e.1800]

Glad you put Dirk on here. His footwork was pristine!

[@inteligentidiot7233]

Glad to see McHale on the list with Shaq and Worthy on honorable mentions. For all the skills these three had, people don't mention just how fast and mobile they were, especially Shaq.

[@przec13r28]

I love what you said about McHale. And your comparing to other greats. Full respect to your wisdom of game Jonny

[@zacharysuttle4502]

Do a pt. 2 please

[@adisrini96]

Quite surprised not to see Luka atleast in the honourable mentions

[@donaldf9055]

Jokic and kyrie and brunson and embiid I can tell are gon be underrated.

[@ezraprzytyk]

Luka even more

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Good list

[@MrReese]

When I saw the title I already knew who's gonna be at the first spot =).

[@brandellbradshaw2881]

Paul Pierce Great FootWork As Well Severely Slept On💪🏽💯

[@ryanhebertson7457]

I’d like to see a top ten post scorers list

[@De3dSh0t]

I'd put Luka up there as well, obviously very young but his IQ, craftiness and footwork in the post and in the midrange are absolutely insane.

[@hinika]

I agree with the #1 placement, but I'd personally put Jordan at #3, Kobe at #4 and McHale at #2. Other than that, good list.

[@g.a.m.e.1800]

Paul George...It's very rare that you ever see him off balance or out of control. Combine that with the fact that his playstyle has a very slim margin for error, his footwork has to be precise. However, he has flourished in an era that lacks the consistency of defensive effort, so his body of work remains speculation.

[@gwapsgarcia]

damn finally some love for dirk ❤

[@ArmandoKozomara]

Good list. I just might give the edge to Kyrie over Dirk though.

[@camaradiop3731]

4:59 SWEET!!!!

[@Moffrogangus]

Hakeem and McHale, I'm calling it before watching

[@thatguy4267]

That thumbnail is crazy lol. Kobe, Shaq, Hakeem, Luka…. And then Jaden McDaniels?

[@g.a.m.e.1800]

Fantastic list...SGA is on path to usurp Dirk for the #5 spot. James Harden lol is the greatest of all time, if he actually did legal moves. I seen him do the Electric Slide and half a cha cha before launching.

[@CMSLamarck]

Was hoping to see the Big Fundamentals

[@alvinstanislaus2843]

While everything I know about this players game comes from what I’ve learned on your channel, I’m curious about whether you think Penny Hardaway would have cracked the top 20 on a list like this, I didn’t see him on your honourable mentions list but what little I know about Penny is that he’s got some great footwork but I’d love to hear where you would place him on such a list!

[@gotwobag7876]

Happy Friday!!🎉🎉

[@yaelgarcia459]

Do best handles next!

[@brianholleran6340]

.i think you have the same issues... i dont know think you can adequately compare eras... i think you have early era pre merger... post merger until 2003 or 4 and then last 20.... you could break it down more but i think that works... because rules or adherence to rules significantly changed in these times... you cant compare what Isaiah did in the 80s while still being forced to mostly keep the hand on top... to today where palming and carrying are allowed at will... its such a big difference that almost NO ONE mentions... however players played when they played so they shouldn't be penalized or glorified based on when they played... rank them for their era... compare goats of eras... explain the differences of the era and then let people make an argument based on all the facts ... fans today have very little historical knowledge or reference to how things have changed..

[@nikolgrigsby9832]

great list. but only 5... steve nash, j. crawford. amari st. drop spin of doom. mchale most definitely was a monster!

[@jeremyrodriguez6760]

Penny. That spinning step back that he did on Miami still blows my mind. Even Shaq said Penny's footwork was better than Kobe's.

[@user-cn8nu6lq4w]

penny was flat-out better than Kobe

[@marcosmartinez8088]

Great list. I think Kyrie deserved to be on the list, but top 5 is hard to tell.

[@exiledknight3961]

Do a list of smartest players players of all time.

[@arkadiuszrogala1359]

Jonny, what are your thoughts on Kyrie, who has the greatest synchronization of dribbling and footwork ever?

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

Players today have a much wider stance than the players from earlier eras. This is a factor in how many lower leg injuries occur these days.

[@mysterygamermgclues8864]

W vid

[@marcosmartinez8088]

You know, Harden should be in the top 10, imo. I know people will think inmediately about the travel stepback, but hear me out😅. If you see his eurosteps and stepbacks from 2015-2018 (before he eliminated completely those midrange stepbacks, because of D'Antoni) Harden was able to use his footwork to pull up a midrange stepback jumper, or lose his defender and drive to the basket, when he perfected the eurostep, like, the only option you have is foul him while he is in shooting motion, and if you dont do it, he will score the lay up or pass it to a wide open teammate. Harden literally threated the basket like a chess king and he sooner or later he will checkmate, with his strategic footwork. I know in the playoffs he kinda choke and struggled a lot of times because refs were not buying his tricks to get a foul, but Harden as a season performer, his prime footwork was impeccable.

[@RandroidPrime]

Seeing Melo in that list got me thinking cause I was like "does jab stepping like a parody of kobe count as 'footwork'?" but nah, yeah.

[@albertestrada9231]

I think you may have overlooked Tony Parker. Best finishing around the rim point guard of all time in my opinion

[@justinakkerman9196]

Tim Duncan should be #2. Was nicknamed "The Big Fundamental" for many reasons, perhaps the most of which was his flawless footwork.

[@tashrif46]

4:58 damn Patrick Ewing got bamboozled by the Dream

[@nob7094]

Harden is arguably the best space-creator ever. Can also cross up and blow by defenders with ease. He’s not known for being super fast or athletic, it’s mostly footwork and being crafty

[@cumbusta9175]

It might be a weird list to make but I would love your thoughts on which players you think had the best body control in NBA history?

[@mikeal-lateef_5138]

80s early 90s MJ

[@nomad7814]

I'm surprised Luka Doncic is not among the honorable mentions. His footwork is a big reason for why his slow playstyle works

[@pasigiri]

Kobe merged MJ's and Dream's footwork and angles to distort perceived reality. I know it sounds weird, but just look at Kobe's feet position versus his upper body in his post highlights. He'll give you a look like "no way he squaring up from here" only to have his base poised to shoot from a different angle. You can't watch the base AND the square at the same time.

[@przec13r28]

Hakeem the dream Jonny ! You took it out of my my mouth . Swear to god

[@jordanjenkins1671]

I agree Kobe's footwork was an improvement on MJ's. Curry is an honorable mention imo because I've watched plenty of footage of how efficiently he prepares his feet to shoot after running so much off-ball. Hardly ever looks off-balance when he shoots and that's because he's mastered his footwork. His footwork is a big part of his tight crisp handles too.

[@jasonhearn5818]

LOL That is false...MJ was the more effective, efficient and productive player it shows in his performance.

[@jordanjenkins1671]

@@jasonhearn5818 Good point, MJ was physically efficient at getting to his spots and open looks at the basket. Not a lot of wasted movement. I guess what I meant for Kobe was I see him use his footwork to get looks at the basket that I never saw Jordan use. By the eye test his game was subtly different from Jordan's, even if he borrowed a lot from him.

[@EthanRussell-eu5wd]

Would you be up to sharing your starting 5 from every era? And explain which team you think would win out of the eras oh yeah can't forget that sixth man 🙂

[@FlyWithMe_666]

I can’t believe you didn’t put in footage of Nowitzki working with his coach Geschwindner on … well, footwork. Some of the craziest exercises you’ll ever see 😅

[@matthewstanley2627]

I honestly think you forgot kyrie 😮Jonny. Still love your video 📹

[@kingthlaroonth]

He was in the honorable mention

[@jonnyarnett]

He would've been on of my next two picks, for sure. I appreciate you watching bro!

[@mrman4271]

my top 5: also remember footwork is a part of defense, dribbling and even jumpshot if u hoop forreal u know this its rlly in every aspect of the game not just post work so heres the list 1. Hakeem (hes literally called the dream and has a badge in 2k for post work) no questions asked all the greats come to this man to take their footwork to the next level. 2. Kobe, this man can COOK u w his footwork alone no dribbling needed and add in his footwork and stability to hit the jumpers he does, like to be able to pumpfake defenders out of exsistence like 80 times hit the shot and no travel is amazing he is literally RIGHT below dreamshake 3. Kyrie: Ive heard many players talk about how he has the greatest handles of all time not just bc of his security,strength/stability and bag but also his footwork, to be able to trick u into thinking he going this way using his body eyes and feet then crossover into a spin off a help defender then bring it up strong two hands off both feet into a bigs chest and then change it OFFHAND finish for and and-1? Kyrie is one of one skill besides Kobe. This is CRAZY footwork and balance. Crime he wasnt included in this list. Ky also studied off of kob. 4. MJ: He just had everything down pat. Solid handle he could get where he wanted to go with a crazy first step and stable strength. All of the post moves except for really a post hook but hes not a big man so really just below guys like kyrie and kobe. 5. Kevin Mchale: This man was called the torture chamber and is just a bit below these guys still amazing thought that footwork combined with length and great touch hes basically white hakeem not to dumb it down but as a compliment he just wasnt as athletic as dream and was a slightly worse defender still great tho. That wingspan is crazy though so theres my top 5 gimmie yours now.

[@SmoggyCold]

Where 4

[@mrman4271]

@@SmoggyCold ngl i forgor 💀

[@carlpacquing2575]

I think we can all agree on number 1. After that it kind of depends on preference, and who you grew up with.

[@MarkSinister]

I can't believe you don't have Allen Iverson, not even listed in the honorable mentions. He would put everyone on that list in the hospital for ankle surgery.

[@marcosmaidana5226]

Tmac is underrated

[@juanneilo4124]

Make a video about Shaq's drop step

[@chase242k]

You overlooked pau gasol with your honorable mentions

[@carlo6670]

Of the top 5 players on the list, 3 of them also grew-up playing soccer.