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Release 9 of the Series 3 Base Set is dropping Friday, April 8th as a Stress Test.
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Few players have ever mastered the art of creating offense through dribbles the way Kyrie Irving has. Out on a fastbreak, the Brooklyn Nets star shows off his creativity, using a deceptive between-the-legs pass to set up his teammate for a layup in transition. Irving tallied 24 points, four assists and three triples in the 117-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs on January 21, 2022.

Kyrie Irving

Pressure defense doesn't faze Jayson Tatum. The Boston Celtics star puts on a dribbling clinic in a series of maneuvers before losing his defender with a quick spin move and explosive finish at the hoop. Ball on a string. Tatum finished with 20 points in the November 1, 2021 contest against the Chicago Bulls.

Jayson Tatum

When the Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns met on January 2, 2022, fans were treated to a “Battle of the Bridges” at the rim. In this instance, Hornets star Miles Bridges gets the upper hand, sneaking over from the weak side to meet Mikal Bridges at the apex for an emphatic block. Miles Bridges chipped in 10 points, three rebounds and three assists in the matchup.

Miles Bridges

Luka Dončić coming off of a pick-and-roll is the last thing you want to see when playing the Dallas Mavericks. In a play typically saved for All-Star weekend, Dončić freezes the defense with a behind-the-back combo straight into a cross-court pass, finding Kristaps Porzingis for a crucial three-pointer on the left wing. Dončić led the way with 26 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds during the Mavericks’ 116-106 triumph over the Houston Rockets on October 26, 2021.

Luka Dončić

Early into his career, Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey has shown few limits as an offensive talent. Here, he shows off his off-ball movement, sliding down the baseline for a clutch, catch-and-shoot three-point bucket over the Utah Jazz. Bey showcased his potential with 29 points (on just 14 shot attempts), six rebounds and five three-pointers in a 126-116 victory on January 10, 2022.

Saddiq Bey

Klay Thompson may be one of the most feared shooters in NBA history, but he’s got other facets to his game he can contribute with as well. He showcases one here, leaking out on a fastbreak and facing a drive before dropping off a behind-the-back dish to a teammate for a score. Thompson played an all-around offensive game with 15 points, six assists and three triples in a 130-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks on January 25, 2022.

Klay Thompson

No matter the age, situation, or defensive coverage, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James makes the game of basketball look effortless. James showcases his world-class athleticism by sneaking backdoor on a cut, turning teammate Malik Monk’s lob into a reverse alley-oop slam to send the crowd into a frenzy. James racked up a 30-point, 12-rebound, five-assist performance on January 19, 2022.

LeBron James

Scottie Barnes is a problem. The Toronto Raptors rookie flashes his do-it-all talent in this possession, taking his defender off the dribble, getting to his spot inside the paint and floating a lefty finish that finds the bottom of the net. Barnes finished with 12 points and nine boards in his NBA debut in the October 20, 2021 contest.

Scottie Barnes

The pressure of your first NBA bucket can be immense — especially when you’re the first overall pick. Detroit Pistons 2021 draftee Cade Cunningham catches a pass at the arc and immediately blows by his defender and through the lane to lay one in with his left. Detroit walked away with the win in the rookie’s NBA debut on October 30, 2021.

Cade Cunningham

In one of the first Moments to be selected by the community in Top Shot history, Evan Mobley shows off his multi-dimensional skill set, which has Cavs fans rightfully excited for the future. The 7-footer has a knack for finishing uncanny plays - Mobley makes a strong gather off a Darius Garland dish and hangs through contact to finish his first career and-one.

Evan Mobley

There are three-point shooters who change games, and three-point shooters who change the game. Steph Curry is definitively the latter. In a home opener to kick off another potential MVP season, the Golden State Warriors guard pushes the ball up the court and heaves it to a teammate in the corner. Curry then chases his own pass and calls for the ball back to sink a high-flying, catch-and-shoot triple. The seven-time All-Star hit his first 10 field goals of the night on October 21, 2021, while pouring in 25 of his 45 points in the first quarter alone.

Steph Curry

There’s a bright future for rookies with elite creativity on the court. In his NBA debut with the Houston Rockets, first-year guard Jalen Green sprints to catch a pass near the perimeter and continues toward the hoop as several defenders mark him. Meeting Minnesota Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns at the rim, Green goes up and under in midair for an acrobatic reverse layup - the first bucket of his career - on October 20, 2021.

Jalen Green

Just weeks into his NBA career, Josh Giddey has NBA fans and superstars alike buzzing about his movement of the ball. In his first regular season game with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the rook demonstrates masterful handles, simultaneously losing his defender and drawing two more before floating the rock to a teammate for a layup. In addition to his smooth maneuvers on the court, Giddey locked in 10 rebounds in his debut on October 20, 2021.

Josh Giddey

Making an impact on a playoff-hopeful squad is no easy feat for a rookie — just don’t tell that to Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga. In his NBA debut, the 7th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, catches a behind-the-back bounce pass from teammate Juan Toscano-Anderson and steps back behind the arc to launch a confident three for his first-career bucket. Kuminga walked away with a Warriors win and the game ball on October 30, 2021.

Jonathan Kuminga

There’s nothing quite like that first-ever bucket in the NBA. For Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, that moment required a little creativity. Here, against the Phoenix Suns, Reaves punishes an overaggressive closeout before snaking his way into the middle of the lane for a high-arcing leaner over the outstretched arms of a defender. Reaves was efficient, scoring eight points in just 12 minutes in his debut game on October 22, 2021.

Austin Reaves

Though only a rookie, Moses Moody is fearless in his attack. Despite a hard close out by All-Star Anthony Davis, Moody turned the tables with a strong baseline drive en route to a layup for his first NBA points.

Moses Moody

Franz Wagner can throw it down, as proven early and often in his young career. The Orlando Magic rookie catches a pass outside the arc and battles his way to the cup for a thunderous one-handed slam. Wagner went for 12 points in his NBA debut on October 20, 2021.

Franz Wagner

In one of the first Moments to be selected by the community in Top Shot history, Jalen Suggs shows that he knows how to create a clean look for himself. The former high school quarterback turned top-5 NBA draft pick wards off Dejounte Murray with a devastating behind-the-back dribble and pulls-up into a silky smooth trey.

Jalen Suggs

Leave a rookie wide open in the paint and that decision just might blow up in your face. Houston Rockets first-year big man Alperen Şengün follows a teammate’s high-flying three attempt and, unguarded, levitates to emphatically jam it home as it bounces off the rim. Şengün grabbed six boards to go along with 11 points in his NBA debut on October 20, 2021.

Alperen Şengün

Can't stop him, can only hope to contain him! Minnesota has all hands on deck trying to deter reigning NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who instead takes only a few motions to gather, hang & hammer home his own miss.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The ability to make tough shots cannot be taught. Denver Nuggets rookie Bones Hyland shows no fear in going 1-on-1 with his defender and puts on a series of moves, hesitations and fakes. Despite stout defense, Hyland still converts a leaning, one-handed fadeaway going left. That’s tough. The bucket counted for two of Hyland’s seven points off the bench in his NBA debut on October 25, 2021.

Bones Hyland

In one of the first Moments to be selected by the community in Top Shot history, Davion Mitchell shows he has more than a few tricks up his sleeve. In his Top Shot Debut, Mitchell, gets CJ McCollum off balance with a quick, 'snatch-back' crossover to a stepback J.

Davion Mitchell

Unlimited range in today’s NBA is a beautiful thing. New Orleans Pelicans rookie Trey Murphy III shows off his marksmanship with no hesitation as he drains a long three. Murphy converted on two triples in his NBA debut on October 20, 2021.

Trey Murphy III

With elite bucket-getting abilities, Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas has proven he’s no average rookie. With the fate of his team in his hands, Thomas attacks a hard closeout before calmly draining a game-winning, one-legged leaner to defeat the San Antonio Spurs. Thomas chipped in 11 points and six rebounds in the 121-119 overtime win on January 9, 2022.

Cam Thomas

Welcome to the (Jordan) Poole party. Better known for his ability to get buckets from the perimeter, this time Poole sees a hole in the defense and takes it strong to the hoop, finishing at the rim with a tough up-and-under, off-hand layup.

Jordan Poole

Let ‘em know who you are, rook! In his regular season debut with the Memphis Grizzlies, Ziaire Williams is unguarded at the perimeter and makes the Cleveland Cavaliers defense pay by catching an outlet pass, squaring up and draining a three for the first bucket of his NBA career on October 20, 2021.

Ziaire Williams

Trailer, trailer, trailer. With the defense on its heels, San Antonio Spurs rookie Joshua Primo provides an outlet for his teammate and readies himself for a three-point shot. Like clockwork, Primo collects the pass, steps into his shot, then releases over the defense for his first points in his NBA debut on October 20, 2021.

Joshua Primo

When you’re playing an NBA game in front of your hometown, you’d better be ready to put on a show. Jose Alvarado proves up to the challenge, putting the New York Knicks’ defense through a game of hide-and-seek. He uses a sharp behind-the-back before weaving through traffic and finishing with a fancy around-the-rim finish. Alvarado made good on his homecoming with an efficient 13-point, four-assist, four-steal performance in a 102-91 win for the New Orleans Pelicans on January 20, 2022.

Jose Alvarado

Homegrown buckets hit different. In his NBA regular season debut, Chicago Bulls rookie guard Ayo Dosunmu goes on a tear for not one but two transition layups. The Chicago native and University of Illinois star wasted no time making an impact on October 20, 2021.

Ayo Dosunmu

Forget everything you know about conventional basketball when Nikola Jokić hits the floor. The mesmerizing Denver Nuggets center defies positional norms yet again on January 7, 2022, seamlessly carrying the rock the length of the floor against the Sacramento Kings, then hitting JaMychal Green in stride with a casual no-look, one-handed entry feed. Jokić finished with 33 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in the win. 

Nikola Jokić

Some rookies are just fearless from the jump. In his first regular season game with the Indiana Pacers, Chris Duarte attempts to lose his defender with a sidestep and a pump fake. With his man still on him and seconds left on the clock, Duarte pulls up for a jumper and beats the buzzer to nail a three, capping off an 11 point quarter. He shined in his debut with 27 points and five rebounds on October 20, 2021.

Chris Duarte

Rumble, young man, rumble. Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard Tre Mann assesses a fully-set Utah Jazz defense and, rolling around a screen, finds himself matched up with three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert. With time fast expiring in the first quarter, Mann fearlessly takes one step toward the basket then steps back to sink a long jumper over Gobert’s outstretched arm in his NBA debut on October 20, 2021.

Tre Mann

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Dallas Mavericks guard Reggie Bullock provides a lesson in persistence here, missing on his first three-point attempt before draining it on his second chance to send the crowd into a frenzy with a clutch bucket. Bullock had a highlight game with 20 points, four rebounds and four triples to help his squad outlast the Philadelphia 76ers in a 107-98 win on February 4, 2022.

Reggie Bullock

No matter the matchup, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has proven he’s confident he can score in any situation. Despite giving up size in an isolation against a Denver Nuggets big, Edwards takes him for a dance, working a mix of between-the-legs, in-and-out crossovers and hesitations before getting enough space to drain a stepback three-pointer. That was the story of the night, as Edwards exploded for 38 points, 10 three-pointers and five rebounds in a 124-107 win on December 15, 2021.

Anthony Edwards

Quentin Grimes is impressing the entire basketball world with his confidence in his rookie season. In a home matchup at the Garden against the reigning champion Milwaukee Bucks, the New York Knicks wing catches a pass from teammate Derrick Rose and quickly releases over the arms of his defender for three of his game-high 27 points on December 12, 2021.

Quentin Grimes

If you’re planning to suit up for the San Antonio Spurs, you’d better know a thing or two about smart ball movement. Catching the Orlando Magic sleeping on defense, big man Jock Landale shows off his IQ and vision, dropping a nifty dime to a teammate on a backdoor cut in his debut game on October 20, 2021.

Jock Landale

Staying active and engaged as an offensive rebounder is essential. Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney flies in to corral a deflected rebound and has the presence of mind to finish a difficult layup, to help the Warriors take the lead, with under 14 seconds left to play. Looney had a strong outing in Golden State’s 102-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on December 13, 2021 with 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a game-winning putback.

Kevon Looney

Rookie forward Jalen Johnson has the tools to be a problem in this league for years. The Atlanta Hawks fanbase gets a small glimpse of that potential as the Duke product drains a triple from the top of the key in his NBA regular season debut.

Jalen Johnson

You love to see a rookie putting the league on notice. First-year Miami Heat center Omer Yurtseven catches a pass, backs his defender down toward the low post, then suddenly spins into a silky jumper with the poise of a vet. The rookie had eight points and three boards in his NBA debut – a victory over the reigning champion Milwaukee Bucks – on October 21, 2022.

Omer Yurtseven

When you’re a rookie representing your hometown, the pressure can get to you. Just don’t tell that to 2021 Toronto Raptors draftee Dalano Banton. In his regular season debut, the Toronto native pulls up from halfcourt for three points... and his first ever NBA bucket.

Dalano Banton

With his 37-inch vertical, 7-foot-5 wingspan and spirited play style, there are few things Indiana Pacers big Isaiah Jackson can’t do athletically. Creeping into the lane on a pick-and-roll, Jackson shows the San Antonio Spurs what that means, taking a pocket pass and rising up for a ferocious contact jam in traffic. Jackson’s boxscore showed his potential, with 15 points, five rebounds and two blocks in a 119-108 win on March 12, 2022.

Isaiah Jackson

It’s hard to disrupt the smooth, even-keeled approach Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane brings to the table. Bane rips through his defender on the perimeter and reverses back with a spin dribble into a driving slam with one hand. Memphis’s talented second-year guard scored 29 points and pulled down nine boards in the team’s 97-90 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on December 4, 2021.

Desmond Bane

Don’t underestimate a rookie with something to prove in their NBA debut. On the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 27, 2021, Memphis Grizzlies first-year forward Santi Aldama collects a pass with no one near him. With nothing but time, Aldama makes the Portland defense pay with a high-flying triple on October 27, 2021.

Santi Aldama

From New Orleans to Los Angeles, Rajon Rondo and Anthony Davis have years of experience as a lob pairing. Without a word or signal, Davis quickly spins around Juan Toscano-Anderson and skies for a Rondo pass that's already in flight. Poetry in motion.

Anthony Davis

Jonas Valanciunas does it all for the Pelicans. New Orleans's starting center secures the rebound on a Karl-Anthony Towns missed three and launches a beautiful 'touchdown' pass to a streaking Nickeil Alexander-Walker for an easy lay-in on October 25, 2021.

Jonas Valančiūnas

The Houston Rockets roster is laden with up-and-coming talent. Rookie Josh Christopher shows off his tough shot-making ability with a stepback triple against smothering defense. This trey marked the first field goal of Christopher's career. The Arizona State product notched five points in his NBA regular season debut on October 20, 2021.

Josh Christopher

It hasn’t taken Aaron Wiggins long to add to his offensive highlight reel as a rookie, but there’s nothing quite like that first ever basket in the NBA. Sitting in the corner and ready to fire away, the Oklahoma City Thunder swingman takes advantage of a late closeout by the Brooklyn Nets, catching a no-look pass and draining a three-pointer in one motion on November 14, 2021.

Aaron Wiggins

The Brooklyn Nets found a hidden gem with Kessler Edwards in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft - he’s a perfect fit as a 3-and-D player off the bench. In his NBA debut, Edwards receives a pass on the wing and calmly squares up for a three ball from the elbow. The rookie forward finished with eight points, three rebounds and two triples in a matchup with the Golden State Warriors on November 16, 2021. 

Kessler Edwards

Freeze 'em with a simple ball fake. Washington Wizards rookie Corey Kispert creates a lane for himself after freezing the defense and glides to the hoop for his first points as an NBA player. Savvy move and smooth finish by the rook in his NBA debut on October 22, 2021.

Corey Kispert

For Milwaukee Bucks guard Wesley Matthews, gritty 3-and-D play comes naturally. But, taking advantage of a hard closeout against the Orlando Magic, the veteran shows he’s full of surprises, drawing in a defender and setting up a teammate with a creative behind-the-back dime. Matthews also tallied 11 points and three triples in the 136-118 win on December 30, 2021.

Wesley Matthews

You don't need lightning quickness when you're hypnotic with the rock. Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden lulls his defender into a trance at the top of the key before utilizing his momentum against him with a crossover. Harden put on an offensive clinic in the December 27, 2021 win over the LA Clippers, erupting for 39 points, eight rebounds and a staggering 15 assists.

James Harden

Executing a backdoor cut for a layup can be a thing of beauty. Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Jeremiah Robinson-Earl notices his defender turn his back and dashes to the cup, then receives a bounce pass from his teammate for an easy layup. The Villanova product notched 10 points off the bench in his NBA debut on October 20, 2021.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

Dorian Finney-Smith has carved out a role as a blossoming 3-and-D contributor for the Dallas Mavericks, but if you give him a free runway to the rim, don’t be surprised to end up on an autographed poster. Finney-Smith, not afraid to attack a hard closeout and get to the rim, did a little bit of everything on January 14, 2022, dropping 13 points in a substantial win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Dorian Finney-Smith

Sleep on the rook and you might get caught slippin’! Left with ample shooting space by his defender, LA Clippers rookie guard Brandon Boston Jr. pulls up for a silky jumper from just inside the arc to sink his first career bucket in his NBA debut on October 25, 2021.

Brandon Boston Jr.

Force the big man out onto the perimeter and make him make a play: simple formula for defensive success, right? Boston Celtics veteran Al Horford has other plans. The five-time All-Star blasts down the lane with three power dribbles and finishes through contact while also earning a trip to the charity stripe. His steady play (10 points and seven rebounds) helped spark a 95-78 blowout against the Miami Heat on November 4, 2021.

Al Horford

Devin Booker has made his name as one of the NBA’s most proficient three-level scorers. In the 2021-22 season, he’s also playing passing lanes and stealing the ball at a career rate. In a cat-and-mouse game, the Phoenix Suns All-Star guard makes himself skinny to fight through a dribble handoff before using his intuition to turn back and get a steal for a reverse fastbreak jam. Booker ended with 18 points in a Phoenix Suns 112-100 win on November 2, 2021.

Devin Booker

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has a tight handle and creativity to break the defense down for open scoring opportunities. In a productive night against the Detroit Pistons, Pritchard charges hard to his right, then drops his man off with a nasty behind-the-back dribble and stepback jumper. The second-year playmaker finished with 19 points and six assists off the bench on February 26, 2022.

Payton Pritchard

No mirror tricks here! Noted right-hander Andrew Wiggins exclusively uses his off-hand for a three-dribble combination and southpaw poster over forward Darius Bazley.

Andrew Wiggins

The road team wants nothing more than to silence the home crowd in a tense moment. Robert Williams III did just that after diving hard to the basket, hammering home a lob from Jayson Tatum. Williams III tallied a double-double of 12 points & 16 rebounds (to go along with 3 blocks) in Boston's 140-129 double overtime shootout in Charlotte on October 25, 2021.

Robert Williams III

Even if you throw a couple of defenders at Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum, he’s still likely to drop a bucket on you. Tatum is met by multiple players beyond the three-point line, splits the screen with a left-handed dribble, gets in the lane and goes up for a powerful, two-handed slam. Tatum had one of the most complete outings of his career against the Washington Wizards on January 23, 2022, dropping a season-high 51 points along with 10 rebounds and seven assists. 

Pick a spot on the floor and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will show you he can score there. Calling his own number, the All-Star big man decides to work a rhythm dribble before calmly draining a stepback three-pointer in traffic. Embiid made history during the 123-110 win over the Orlando Magic on January 19, 2022, dropping in 50 points in just 27 minutes, the fastest in NBA history. 

Joel Embiid

Court vision is an impressive quality in a rookie. Portland Trail Blazers neophyte Greg Brown III waits in the corner as teammate Ben McLemore catches a pass at the top of the key. Brown drives baseline as McLemore turns to pass to him and the rookie snags the rock mid-motion before getting up for a two-handed slam in his NBA debut on October 23, 2021.

Greg Brown III

Hustle your way back to break up a transition play and, more often than not, great things will happen. Showing off his relentless motor, Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams speeds back on defense, pins a Denver Nuggets shot against the glass and saves an easy score. Williams chipped in eight points, two triples and a pair of blocks, his hustle plays proving critical in a 108-102 win on February 11, 2022.

Grant Williams

See an open lane and take it. With defensive attention zeroed in on Golden State Warriors teammate Steph Curry, versatile big man Draymond Green finds a clear path to the cup. It doesn’t take more than a split second for Green to decide what he wants to do: one hard dribble, two big steps and one monster hammer up and over the defense. Green registered a well-rounded line of eight points, eight boards and five dimes in the November 5, 2021 win over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans.

Draymond Green

If there's a lane to the basket, DeMar DeRozan is going to find it. The Chicago Bulls swingman puts his slashing ability on display in the waning seconds of a quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers, first blowing past his man out at the perimeter, picking up steam on his way through the paint, then finishing around the outstretched arms of a help-side defender. DeRozan put up 38 points in the road victory on November 15, 2021.

DeMar DeRozan

Tyler Herro does not shy away from the big Moments. The Miami Heat guard has zero hestiation in getting to his spot, taking his defender off the dribble, then hitting him with a stepback triple. Nothing but bottom. Herro chipped in with a team-high 30 points off the bench.

Tyler Herro

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