![]() But the key to his slippery handle is how he is able to accelerate, decelerate and shift his body on a dime. Lawson is a 5-11, the engine for the Nuggets’ up-tempo style. He never looks like he’s in a hurry, which makes it all the more surprising for defenders when he drops the hammer. No longer in his prime, the former All-Star point guard still shows his trademark calm on the ball, dissecting opponents with subtle head-fakes and textbook crossovers. Now in his third NBA season, Walker still leaves opponents in a heap, able to get his shot over by creating space with his handle. The Connecticut national champion’s famous buzzer-beater beat Pittsburgh in the 2011 Big East Conference tournament was set up by a nasty step-back dribble move, his bread and butter. ![]() We’re in a premier era for guards, players who grew up watching Allen Iverson, Tim Hardaway and others showcase unbelievable ballhandling abilities.
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