On the endless list of ways in which the NBA’s premier talents can leave one speechless, two methods inevitably sit near the top: jaw-dropping slam dunks and clutch play in crunch time. NBA Top Shot seeks to memorize both in the upcoming Throwdowns X For The Win drop.<br /><br />The Rare Throwdowns Set takes on the role as the headliner in this pack, with a chance at pulling a Moment minted to just /699. Also among possibilities will be the Common Fresh Threads, minted to /2024, Common Rookie Debut Moments, minted to /4000, and Common Base Set, minted to /8000.<br /><br />These packs will be distributed on a presale basis, with the drop time taking place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 @ 12PM ET. The Throwdowns X For The Win packs will go on sale for $25.

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15 years later, there remains no defender nor scheme capable of consistently keeping Kevin Durant from getting to any bucket he desires. Never one to shy away from a high-profile duel against an elite at his position, the Phoenix Suns superstar finds himself in an unusual position midway through the fourth quarter: wide-open at the top of the key, with a free path to the rim. Taking a quick dish from a teammate, the 14-time All-Star makes his move, soaring through a sea of bodies before extending for a vicious one-handed tomahawk over the outstretched arms of a superstar counterpart to send the arena into a frenzy. Integrating his game perfectly to fit in big-time performances from his two All-Star teammates, Durant was business as usual, recording 28 points, 10 rebounds, one steal, two blocks, and one 3-pointer, fueling a primetime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on February 6, 2024.

Kevin Durant

Down by six with only a minute-and-a-half to play, Donovan Mitchell provided the Brooklyn Nets’ defense with floor seats to his new season’s first exhibit of late-game excellence. With the entire arena fully aware of whom the Cleveland Cavaliers’ final shot attempt would go to, Mitchell uses a teammate’s ghost screen to generate confusion before colliding with a defender, sending him to the ground. Free to hoist with no opposition in sight, the five-time All-Star locates the bottom of the net on a clutch 3-pointer, affording the Cavs both a permanent advantage and ultimately, its first season-opening road win since 2000. Mitchell was in midseason form during the season opener, punishing the Brooklyn Nets to the tune of 27 points, five rebounds, six assists, four steals, one block, and four 3-pointers on October 25, 2023.

Donovan Mitchell

Merely a year-and-a-half into his thrilling NBA journey, Shaedon Sharpe’s 49-inch vertical has allowed him to create more posters than a scholastic book fair. A must-watch spectacle from the moment his sneakers leave the hardwood, the second-year forward fuses IQ with agility, feigning a pick-and-roll that nearly eliminates a Utah Jazz defender from the play, opening a lane for him to charge through with moxie. Liking his chances against one of the NBA’s most feared young shot-blockers, Sharpe glides through the air, deciding to outhang the 7-footer before extending for a ferocious one-handed flush on the way down. Sharpe had plenty to flex his muscles about, even in the Portland Trail Blazers’ loss. In the middle of stringing together five straight 20-point games, Sharpe turned in 25 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers on December 2, 2023.

Shaedon Sharpe

Inspired by the opportunity to provide his New Orleans Pelicans with a win heading into the holidays, Brandon Ingram was in a giving mood, supplying highlights for every Houston Rockets defender who crossed his path. Eliminating defenders one-by-one, Ingram outsmarts the first with a quick crossover, rejecting the screen before swiftly leaving a second in the dust with a switch-hand dribble. Down to just a single, ambitious defender, Ingram decides to take flight, exploding out of a cannon for an incredible two-handed throwdown. The Pelicans would eventually fall just short in a nail-biting loss, but Ingram was multifaceted throughout, producing 19 points, three rebounds, five assists, and two blocks on December 23, 2023.

Brandon Ingram

From the box score to the basketball court, RJ Barrett’s game has transcended to new heights since returning home to play for the Toronto Raptors. With a head of steam built up and a left-handed drive in play, Barrett introduces the Oklahoma City Thunder’s defense to a nightmare scenario, gathering his step before charging through the air for a violent one-handed throwdown in traffic. Working his way back from a three-game absence, neither a knee injury nor the fatigue of a double overtime slugfest could keep the explosive fifth-year forward under wraps. Despite falling just shy in the battle against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 4, 2024, Barrett continued his efficient ways, putting in 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers.

RJ Barrett

Seemingly safe after surviving Max Strus’ first 3-point avalanche, the Dallas Mavericks had no idea that his historic, unforgettable night was only just beginning. Even after a breathtaking barrage that included four triples over a three-minute span, Strus and the Cleveland Cavaliers remained in dire need of one more miracle, and only 2.6 seconds left to do so. Trusting in a right wrist that hadn’t failed him to that point, Strus inbounds the ball, quickly receiving it back after generating a running start. Summoning the perfect mixture of power and touch, Strus connects on a crowd-rocking, 59-foot bomb, stealing victory from the jaws of defeat with the second-longest game-winning shot in NBA history. Heroic in a game that featured 25 lead changes, the first-year Cavalier commanded the last word, pouring in 21 points, four rebounds, four assists, two blocks, seven 3-pointers, and clutch defensive stops throughout in the win on February 27, 2024.

Max Strus

Crafty scorers put the ball in the basket, whatever it takes. Checked at the elbow in his first NBA contest, Jaime Jaquez Jr. gets his defender to bite with a pump fake, then lasers in on the cup and finishes the play with an acrobatic reverse layup. The first-year wing went a perfect 3-for-3 in his Miami Heat debut on October 25, 2023, adding two dimes and two steals in the process.

Jaime Jaquez Jr.

Positioned to make an instant impact with the size and athleticism he brings to the Dallas Mavericks, it was Dereck Lively II’s motor down the stretch that shined in his debut. Embroiled in a tight, fourth-quarter battle between division rivals, Lively II battles for position on the glass with fellow rookie Victor Wembanyama, deflects the ball to a teammate, then loops back around to the hoop to throw down a putback slam off a miss. Lively II recorded a double-double in his first game as a pro, dropping 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting and added 10 boards in the October 25, 2023 win.

Dereck Lively II

Any time he sets foot on the court, Amen Thompson puts pressure on the defense. After running his own defender off a high screen beyond the arc, the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft drives straight to the cup, catches a help-side defender off-guard and throws down a memorable first dunk. The Houston Rockets rookie finished the October 25, 2023 debut contest with eight points and five rebounds.

Amen Thompson

Already effective picking apart defenses and manufacturing scoring opportunities, Keyonte George is an outright problem with NBA court spacing. Checked at half court in his first professional contest, George zips past his defender and floats through the paint for an untouched layup. George scored eight points in his debut with the Utah Jazz, adding two boards and two assists in the October 25, 2023 contest.

Keyonte George

Watching that first NBA basket fall through the hoop is pretty high up on the list of dreams to achieve - nobody expects you to make your defender touch earth in the process. Sizing up a gap in the New Orleans Pelicans defense, Golden State Warriors rookie Brandin Podziemski wastes no time capitalizing, attacking his man off the dribble, leaving him in the dust on a crossover, then euro stepping into a finger roll. Podziemski finished with five points and eight boards in his October 30, 2023 debut.

Brandin Podziemski

Lauded as an NBA three-point threat the minute his name was called in the draft, Gradey Dick commands respect beyond the arc. After shuffling into position behind the three-point line in a half-court set, Dick draws the attention of the defense and promptly kicks the ball back to a wide-open teammate for three. The dime – Dick’s first career assist – came in a Toronto Raptors victory on October 25, 2023.

Gradey Dick

Though touted for his elite on-ball defense, it didn’t take long for the unacquainted to learn there’s much more to Cason Wallace. Working off of a screen from fellow rookie Chet Holmgren, Wallace seizes an opportunity to create space from his defender and pull up for a jumper. Wallace didn’t miss in his October 25, 2023 debut, shooting 5-for-5 in a lopsided Oklahoma City Thunder victory.

Cason Wallace

Unafraid to let loose from beyond the arc, the New Orleans Pelicans have a scorer in Jordan Hawkins. Spreading the defense in his first NBA contest, Hawkins bides his time beyond the arc before catching a pass and immediately firing up a deep triple. The first career basket of Hawkins’ career fell swiftly through the net and he added two assists in the October 25, 2023 victory.

Jordan Hawkins

Being the NBA’s youngest player hasn’t stopped GG Jackson from shooting with the poise and confidence of a seasoned veteran. Calm and collected as his teammates’ pick-and-roll unfolds, Jackson takes full advantage, rising from the left corner to drain a 3-point bucket, the first of his NBA career. Unsatisfied with just one bucket, the Memphis Grizzlies’ rookie forward kept the highlights flowing in the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 18, 2023, sparking the bench with eight points, two 3-pointers and a block in just 12 minutes of play.

GG Jackson

An imposing big with a penchant for flying above the rim, Trayce Jackson-Davis adds yet another offensive option for the Golden State Warriors. After setting a formidable screen for teammate Chris Paul beyond the arc in his second NBA contest, Jackson-Davis rolls hard into the paint, catches a pass and soars for a two-handed flush. Jackson-Davis racked up 13 points and nine rebounds while swatting four blocks in the October 30, 2023 contest.

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Test Bilal Coulibaly’s defensive range if you want but it’s not recommended. Keeping track of his own check over the course of an Indiana Pacers possession, Coulibaly catches his man in the middle of a backdoor cut, then trails the attempt and spikes it out of bounds. It was one of three blocks in the October 25, 2023 debut for the Washington Wizards rookie, who also chipped in three points, four boards and three assists.

Bilal Coulibaly

With downhill speed and the strength to get where he wants on the court, Cam Whitmore can be a scary sight in transition. Seeing extended run in his third NBA contest, Whitmore eyes up a gap in his opponents’ defense and heads straight into the paint for the first bucket of his career. Whitmore finished the November 6, 2023 matchup – a Houston Rockets victory – with seven points.

Cam Whitmore

As comfortable scoring the ball as ever, Marcus Sasser didn’t wait long into his Detroit Pistons career to bury his first deep three. Afforded space beyond the arc when his defender ducks under a screen, Sasser cues up and fires from two feet behind the line. Sasser, every bit of the scoring spark plug he figured to be ahead of the season, finished his October 25, 2023 debut with eight points in 10 minutes of action.

Marcus Sasser

With size and vision to wreak havoc with the ball in their hands, big guards like Anthony Black thrive in the two-man game. Capitalizing on a gap created by a teammate’s quick screen, Black lunges into the paint and opts to call his own shot, canning a runner while absorbing contact for an and-1 opportunity. Black scored five points and added two blocks in his Orlando Magic debut on October 25, 2023.

Anthony Black

There are few places on the basketball court beyond the reach of Jarace Walker. NBA ball carriers are about to learn that the hard way. Patiently trailing a transition attempt, the Indiana Pacers forward stalks his opponent before lunging out with a 7-foot-3 wingspan to knock the ball loose and generate a scoring opportunity for his own squad the other way. In addition to the steal in his first NBA contest on October 25, 2023, Walker hauled in four rebounds.

Jarace Walker

Confident shooters aren’t afraid to let it fly. After hauling in a rebound on one end of the floor in his NBA debut, Portland Trail Blazers rookie Toumani Camara trails his team down the court, shuffles into position beyond the arc and buries a wide-open lefty triple. Camara finished with seven points, two rebounds and a block in his first game on October 25, 2023.

Toumani Camara

Good things happen when rookies hit their marks and make the right plays. Suiting up in his first NBA contest, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Jalen Hood-Schifino executes a halfcourt set with teammates, draws the attention of multiple defenders, then fires an assist in the opposite direction to D’Moi Hodge. The No. 17 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft recorded a pair of dimes in the November 27, 2023 matchup.

Jalen Hood-Schifino

There are few better ways to earn the favor of new teammates than by knocking down open threes when called upon. Julian Strawther got the memo. Biding his time beyond the arc in his second NBA contest, Strawther waits for a swing pass and connects on a triple. Strawther finished with eight total points in a Denver Nuggets win on October 29, 2023.

Julian Strawther

Sasha Vezenkov is a threat from beyond the arc and he knows it - soon the rest of the league will, too. Spacing the floor in his first NBA contest, the 28-year-old Sacramento Kings rookie gets an opportunity, clears space with a ball fake then pulls up from deep. Vezenkov finished the October 25, 2023 contest with eight points, two rebounds and two steals.

Sasha Vezenkov

Calm, collected and unusually experienced for a rookie, Vasilije Micić provides instant impact for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The inbounder in a baseline out-of-bounds play, Micić executes the play to script, resulting in a wide-open triple for his first NBA points. The 29-year-old drained his only attempt and added an assist in the October 27, 2023 victory.

Vasilije Micić

Broken plays happen, capitalizing on the chaos is a skill. Unfazed after a defender gets his hand on a pass, Milwaukee Bucks rookie Andre Jackson Jr. returns the favor with an interception of his own, then finds a teammate in the corner for the first assist of his NBA career. Jackson Jr. also racked up four rebounds in the October 29, 2023 matchup.

Andre Jackson Jr.

The league may be different but the tenets of the game remain the same: follow your shot and stay with the play. Suiting up in his second NBA contest, Utah Jazz wing Taylor Hendricks drives baseline for a shot attempt, misses on the first try, then out-motors the defense for a rebound and putback. The ninth-overall pick’s first career basket came in a December 2, 2023 victory, along with five total points and a pair of blocked shots.

Taylor Hendricks

Some 3-and-D in the PNW. Rookie Duop Reath flashes brilliance on both ends of the floor in his first career game, connecting on a long range trey and following suit with an emphatic rejection on the other end on the very next possession. The freshman scored 11 points and logged 3 boards and 3 assists in this loss on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 12, 2023.

Duop Reath

Out to both extend the Orlando Magic’s second-half lead and send a message regarding what Year Two would look like, Paolo Banchero couldn’t have asked for a better scenario. Unphased by the high-profile matchup against one of basketball history’s greatest talents, Banchero uses a lightning-quick between-the-leg and crossover combination to send his defender in the opposite direction. With another future Hall of Fame closing in as a help defender, Banchero finishes the sequence by showcasing his focus, working a switch-hand layup on the other side of the rim for the and-one finish. Helping the Magic remain perfect at home during a successful early-season duel against the Los Angeles Lakers, Banchero shined in the spotlight with 25 points, 10 rebounds, one steal, one block, and two triples on November 4, 2023.

Paolo Banchero

Putting himself on the radar with a strong Summer League performance, Leonard Miller continues to be efficient in every opportunity with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Providing his teammate with a needed outlet, Miller cuts into the lane before calmly tossing in a reverse layup, the first points of his young NBA career. The second-rounder made the most of limited action against the Memphis Grizzlies, producing two points, two rebounds and an assist in just two minutes, supplying highlights in the win on November 26, 2023.

Leonard Miller

With a reputation of doing a bit of everything to help his team in the win column, it’s no surprise that Olivier-Maxence Prosper was willing to battle for his first NBA basket. After calling for a skip pass from a teammate, Prosper loses one defender with a pump fake, drives hard along the baseline and absorbs help-side contact en route to two points. The Dallas Mavericks rookie finished the November 12, 2023 contest with four points.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper

Making an impact starts with making the right basketball decisions night in and night out. Facing an opportunity in his NBA debut, Orlando Magic rookie Jett Howard swings the basketball into the corner for his first career assist. Howard, the son of 19-year veteran Juwan Howard, officially arrived as a second generation hooper on October 25, 2023.

Jett Howard

Undrafted and initially unknown, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. bursts onto the scene in this game and records his first career assist. The Cavaliers went on to lose this matchup against the Indiana Pacers on October 28th, 2023.

Craig Porter Jr.

With the skill set and motor to contribute a number of ways, Kobe Brown isn’t going to wait long to make an impact for the LA Clippers. After hustling for a rebound on one end of the floor in his second NBA contest, Brown secures the rock and facilitates a transition effort while diving to the hardwood. Quick to recover, Brown trails the play, receives a pass beyond the arc and drains his first career basket. Brown finished the October 29, 2023 contest with three points, four boards and a steal.

Kobe Brown

The size of the stage might change but scoring is instinctual at any level. With an opportunity to take a defender one-on-one in his second NBA contest, Charlotte Hornets rookie Nick Smith Jr. lunges into the paint then spins into a pull-up jumper for the first points of his career. Smith Jr. finished the November 8, 2023 matchup with five points and a steal.

Nick Smith Jr.

A forgotten man among the Portland Trail Blazers’ new look 2023-24 roster, it’s only fitting that Kris Murray’s first-ever NBA score came with the defense’s eyes elsewhere. With all attention focused on his teammate’s dazzling dribble display, Murray mixes brains and brawn, sneaking through the backdoor with a cut before finishing with an in-traffic jam. In the milestone game, Murray tallied five points, two rebounds and three assists in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 15, 2023.

Kris Murray

Strong finishes around the basket helped make Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney a first round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. It’s no surprise that Clowney’s first bucket in the NBA came on a flush. The Brooklyn Nets would come up short in this showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks, but the freshman finished with 14 points and four boards on December 27th, 2023.

Noah Clowney

Comfortable with the rock and blessed with a soft touch, Colby Jones is at ease navigating through big league defenses. Aggressive around a screen at the three-point line, Jones attacks toward the hoop, waits for an opportunity to score, then chips home a push shot for his first career basket. Jones finished with four points, three boards, a block and a steal in his third NBA contest on November 1, 2023.

Colby Jones

Possessing one of the most impressive athletic profiles across the 2023 NBA Draft, it only made sense for Jordan Walsh to pack his first-ever NBA score with a dose of explosiveness. Gliding down the floor at full speed in an attempt to catch the Memphis Grizzlies’ scrambled defense unprepared, Walsh fills the lane perfectly, opening the floodgates for a quick drop step and two-handed cram in transition. The second-round talent made good on his opportunity in the Boston Celtics’ blowout win, logging two points, one rebound, one assist, and a steal in just eight minutes of action in the milestone game on February 4, 2024.

Jordan Walsh

Well respected for his ability to let it fly from distance in college, it was only fitting that Ben Sheppard’s first NBA points showcased the same. Successfully filling the lane to catch the Boston Celtics’ transition defense unprepared, the smooth-shooting two guard sinks a milestone 3-pointer in traffic. Despite the losing effort, Sheppard contributed to the Indiana Pacers’ second unit —  the NBA’s No. 1 scoring bench —  with six points, two rebounds, two assists, and two 3-pointers on November 1, 2023.

Ben Sheppard

Patient and under control in his first NBA shift, Jalen Pickett reads exactly what the defense gives him for his first career basket. Checked at half court by an eager defender, Pickett methodically navigates around the pressure before finding himself wide-open for an elbow jumper. Pickett’s hoop put the finishing touch on the Denver Nuggets’ season opening victory on October 24, 2023.

Jalen Pickett

Carving through every team in their path on their way to the first-ever In-Season Tournament championship, the Los Angeles Lakers were nothing short of historic. Eyeing a chance at his own history, 2023 second-rounder Maxwell Lewis creates his opportunity, providing his teammate with an outlet before finding the bottom of the net on a 3-pointer, the first bucket of his young NBA career. On a night in which 13 different Lakers scored, the rookie swingman fit in seamlessly with three points, one rebound, and one assist in eight minutes, contributing to the demonstrative win over the New Orleans Pelicans on December 7, 2023.

Maxwell Lewis

Quickly building his résumé as one of the G League’s most dazzling scorers, it was only a matter of time before Kobe Bufkin, the 15th pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, introduced himself to the NBA world. With the Atlanta Hawks well on their way to a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, the 2023 first-rounder seizes the opportunity for his first-ever NBA basket, snagging a rebound before calmly easing his way into a pull-up 3-pointer in traffic. Bufkin was a perfect one-of-one, scoring three points in two minutes of action during a win on January 30, 2024.

Kobe Bufkin

In a chaotic, physical 30-second sequence that ultimately came down to who wanted it more, it only made sense for the game’s outcome to hinge on the hustle of one man: Josh Hart. Right in his wheelhouse during a loose rebound chase, the do-it-all forward makes the first of his heroic plays, poking a loose ball free to provide the New York Knicks with another opportunity to cut into the Detroit Pistons’ one-point lead. After his team fails to capitalize for a second time, Hart takes on the challenge himself, providing an outlet before taking to the paint with toughness, generating just enough power to lay in a game-winning and-one, capping off one of the year’s most frenzied sequences. Elevating his play amidst the Knicks’ injuries, Hart played a game of bingo on the box score, contributing 23 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block, three 3-pointers, and a standing ovation for his efforts on February 26, 2024.

Josh Hart

When the Chicago Bulls traded up for Julian Phillips in the 2023 NBA Draft, athleticism and versatility were precisely what they had in mind. Moving with a purpose, Phillips finds a seam in the Miami Heat’s zone defense, utilizing a strong gather step before showing off the soft touch for his first-ever NBA bucket. In just two minutes' time, the second-rounder was productive, tallying two points and a rebound in a loss on November 20, 2023.

Julian Phillips

Consistent in his role as a talented, creative inside-the-arc threat throughout his G League experience, Sidy Cissoko can officially cross getting his first-ever NBA bucket off the checklist. Earning a pre-game soundbite from his Hall of Fame coach regarding his potential, the San Antonio Spurs second-rounder put those traits on tape, using a dribble handoff and pick-and-roll combination to carve a pathway into his favorite area before hanging a smooth, high-arcing floater past a Utah Jazz defender for the milestone score. The French forward made ultimate use of his two-minute appearance, chipping in four points and one rebound in the loss on December 26, 2023.

Sidy Cissoko

Just one week removed from a wild sequence that saw his teammate end back-to-back contests with game-winning shots, Saddiq Bey decided it was only right to keep the tradition going. Backed in a familiar corner with a one-point deficit and under 10 seconds to play, the talented fourth-year swingman grapples his way into the heart of the paint, outmuscling the Toronto Raptors frontline before tracking down his teammate’s rainbow layup and gently guiding it through the net for a game-winning putback finish. Concerted in his night-to-night effort to attack the rim and crash the glass at the highest rate of his career, the smooth-shooting forward reaped the benefits in the thrilling home win on January 28, 2024. One of three different Hawks to snag at least a dozen boards on the night, Bey was the definition of “physicality,” tussling his way into 26 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and a career-high 15 free throw attempts.

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