FAST FACTS:<ul><li>Rare Run It Back packs from the 2005-06 season feature Top Shot debut Moments for NBA legends Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O&#39;Neal, Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, Ben Wallace and many others. Check out the full set of moments <a href="https://youtu.be/MpB5gY8wGXo">here</a>.</li></ul><ul><li>The Run It Back pack drops for $169 at the following times (be sure to get in the waiting room at least 15 minutes before the drop time)<ul><li>General Queue: Starts 12pm (noon) PDT, on October 15th, 2021 (100 Collector Score)</li><li>Priority Queue 2: Starts 10am PDT, on October 15th, 2021 (2,500 Collector Score)</li><li>COMPLETED: Priority Queue 1: 10am PDT, on October 14th, 2021 (10,000 Collector Score)</li></ul>Collector Score drop bonus of 1 point for every $1 spent in the Marketplace on Moments you still own (cap of $5,000) and 100 points for owning 3 Moments from your favorite team.</li></ul><ul><li>The Archive Set will be offered for $19 as a rebound pack to Run It Back, allowing collectors of all levels to own historical Common Moments from NBA greats. If you miss out on the Run It Back drop you stay in the queue to be automatically entered into the rebound. For more information on the Archive Set pack, check out the <a href="https://nbatopshot.com/listings/pack/2024eaba-f860-4992-86ab-48c8cf3cf411">pack page</a>.</li></ul><ul><li>Here&#39;s a breakdown of the number of packs available per queue<ul><li>General Queue: 22,550 Run It Back packs and 90,000 Archive Set packs</li><li>Priority Queue 1: 6,000 Run It Back packs</li><li>Priority Queue 2: 16,500 Run It Back packs (500 additional packs added!)</li></ul></li></ul>
The 2005-06 season was pivotal in defining the modern NBA. And in this pack drop you’ll have the opportunity to collect the greatest Moments from one of the most exciting years of the century. Among the headliners debuting, we’ll see:  <ul><li>Allen Iverson, at the peak of his powers, pulling off one of the coldest crossovers in NBA history. </li><li>Shaquille O’Neal flexing his unforgettable mobility and love for the game, cementing his legacy as an all-time great with his fourth NBA championship. </li><li>Tracy McGrady, in his prime, effortlessly slashing through the paint and throwing down a thunderous slam in his sixth straight All-Star season.</li><li>Ben Wallace in his fourth DPOY season dominating the interior as he did better than any of his peers.  </li></ul><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTQs5mzOABlhEbMasPgwp78hHCG6dyPcfkvqgUkMWg6jUyjLZqrK7FCjr0o0TfyzmWBbvyIakCutocG/pubhtml">View the complete pack list here</a>.For a deeper dive on all things about historical Moments on NBA Top Shot, click <a href="https://blog.nbatopshot.com/posts/run-it-back-05-06-and-unlocking-the-archive">here</a>!

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You expect Elton Brand to rock the rim with a two-handed power slam but when he freezes the defense with a hesitation dribble before he does it while rocking a classic Buffalo Braves throwback, that turns heads. Brand finished with 30 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks as his upstart LA Clippers squad powered their way to a win over the Seattle SuperSonics on April 14, 2006.

Elton Brand

Don’t expect Deron Williams to shy away from making plays to beat the buzzer. In his very first NBA contest, the Utah Jazz rookie scoops a rebound on one end of the floor with fractions of a second remaining in the third, then immediately launches a 60-foot heave off glass and through the net. Williams capped off his November 2, 2005 premiere with 18 points and a win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Deron Williams

When the scoring threat can hurt you on the perimeter, off the dribble or at the rim, defense is no walk in the park. New York Knicks forward Quentin Richardson puts it all on display bating his defender out to the perimeter then spinning into the paint for a vociferous one-handed slam. Richardson finished with 18 points in the March 4, 2006 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Quentin Richardson

Carmelo Anthony can put points on the board from anywhere on the floor but there’s nothing quite like taking it straight to the rim. The Denver Nuggets forward flies past his defender with an explosive first step, then rises straight up to crown renowned Portland Trail Blazers shot blocker Theo Ratliff on February 4, 2006.  Anthony put up 33 points and eight dimes in the win.

Carmelo Anthony

Jermaine O’Neal can bang one with the best of them, but it’s how he gets to the rack with ease that hits different. The Indiana Pacers big man faces up against his defender, gets him out of position with a subtle ball fake, then spins gracefully under the hoop to rock the rim. O’Neal put up 22 points in the April 29, 2006 playoff matchup against the New Jersey Nets.

Jermaine O'Neal

When Chris Bosh is cleared for takeoff, look out. The Toronto Raptors forward catches a pass with a defender draped over his back, then spins seamlessly toward the baseline to hit the paint and throw down a powerful one-handed dunk. Bosh finished with 23 points in the January 15, 2006 win over the New York Knicks.

Chris Bosh

If there’s a crack in the defense, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash is destined to find it. After surveying his opponent and former teammate Dirk Nowitzki from out on the perimeter, the Phoenix Suns point guard heads straight at the mismatch, dashing baseline and finishing with the acrobatic two in a March 5, 2006 contest against the Dallas Mavericks. Nash posted 25 points and 11 dimes in the W.

Steve Nash

When LeBron James hits the open court, the world stops and watches. In a December 23, 2005 matchup against the Indiana Pacers, the third-year Cleveland Cavaliers forward chases down a stolen ball, crosses halfcourt all alone and explodes for a two-handed, windmill reverse slam. James logged 14 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in the win.

LeBron James

Right place, right time, Danny Granger has no shortage of ways to put points on the board. In his first NBA contest, the Indiana Pacers rookie slides into position under the basket while tracking a teammate’s shot attempt, then rises up to throw down a put-back slam. Granger’s premier matchup on November 2, 2005 ended in victory over the Orlando Magic.

Danny Granger

Ben Wallace’s legacy is built around doing what others have considered impossible. In a hard-fought Eastern Conference Finals battle with the Miami Heat, the undrafted four-time Defensive Player of the Year notices powerhouse opponent Shaquille O’Neal clearing out his own defender under the paint, then races over to leap through the air for a Herculean help-side block on May 31, 2006.

Ben Wallace

When footwork meets finesse, the result is pure art. Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison faces up against his defender just outside the paint, teases a post-up, then spins seamlessly into an acrobatic scoop shot for two. Jamison finished with 26 points and eight boards in the April 1, 2006 matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.

Antawn Jamison

When Shawn Marion is on the floor, no type of inbound play action is off limits. The Phoenix Suns forward catches the San Antonio Spurs sleeping as teammate Jim Jackson lines up on the sideline, then leaps through the air to catch an ambitious long-distance lob pass to throw down a contested two-hander. Marion finished the November 19, 2005 tilt with 22 points, 15 boards, two blocks and three steals.

Shawn Marion

Count on a battle-tested floor general to make the most of any situation. With two seconds on the clock and 94-feet left to advance, Denver Nuggets guard Andre Miller calls for an inbound pass under his own net then leaps into a 75-foot heave that soars straight through the hoop against the Dallas Mavericks on April 2, 2006.

Andre Miller

There’s no limit to what Dwyane Wade is capable of when airborne with the rock. The Miami Heat icon loses his defender with a ball fake in the corner before blowing past into the key and somehow landing a 360-degree, spinning finger roll. Wade finished with 23 points, six boards, six assists and four steals in the November 7, 2005 win over the New Jersey Nets.

Dwyane Wade

Mike Bibby lives for big buckets. With time in short supply in the final minute of a tight ball game, the Sacramento Kings guard drives against his Toronto Raptors defender then steps back into a clutch jumper. While his squad would ultimately fall short, Bibby finished the January 29, 2006 overtime tilt with 42 points.

Mike Bibby

Among the most versatile forwards of his generation, there isn’t much that Andrei Kirilenko isn’t capable of. After cutting into the paint and calling for an entry pass from one teammate, Kirilenko seamlessly bounces the ball through his legs, back to a wide-open Carlos Boozer for a bucket. The do-it-all Utah Jazz star finished the March 19, 2006 contest against the Memphis Grizzlies with 16 points, six boards, four assists, four blocks and three steals.

Andrei Kirilenko

Few have combined raw power and unnatural athleticism better than Andre Iguodala — pair him with Philadelphia 76ers running mate Allen Iverson and fireworks are bound to follow. After finding a streaking Iverson with the rock, Iguodala trails straight into position to cap off a crafty give-and-go with a thundering slam all over the Boston Celtics. Iguodala put up 14 points and nine boards in the triple-overtime battle on January 13, 2006.

Andre Iguodala

Win alongside the same personnel season after season and the chemistry builds itself. San Antonio Spurs big man Tim Duncan creeps into the high post as teammate Tony Parker works his man off the dribble in the corner, then re-emerges to give the point guard a pass target resulting in a powerful one-handed slam against the New Orleans Hornets on March 14, 2006.

Tim Duncan

Give Vince Carter enough clearance to reach full altitude and it doesn’t even matter who you throw out there to protect the rim. After gathering a loose ball with a smooth behind-the-back dribble, the high-flying New Jersey Nets swingman heads straight to the bucket, bounces off iconic Miami Heat shot blocker Alonzo Mourning and still manages to throw down an instant classic dunk of the year candidate. Carter finished with 32 points and the latest entry in a rich portfolio of unforgettable dunks in the November 7, 2005 contest.

Vince Carter

When Ray Allen says it’s time to head home, it’s time to head home. After battling with the Phoenix Suns for an entire ball game and almost two full overtimes, Seattle SuperSonics guard Ray Allen calls for the ball in the final seconds of a tied contest and buries a 30-foot game winner. Allen finished the January 22, 2006 marathon with 42 points and the W.

Ray Allen

There’s no better stage for adding to one’s legacy than in the NBA postseason. Knotted in a Western Conference Finals battle against the Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki pulls up and drains a triple to give himself 50 points and a 3-2 series lead on June 1, 2006.

Dirk Nowitzki

Not everybody has the poise – let alone the speed – to race the entire length of the floor in a matter of seconds to stave off an 0-3 playoff series deficit... but Kevin Martin is special. The Sacramento Kings guard wastes no time sprinting into position after Mike Bibby steals the basketball in the final seconds of a one-point ball game, then heads straight to the rim and converts on a tough, contested layup against the San Antonio Spurs on April 28, 2006.

Kevin Martin

With unchecked length and athleticism, Josh Smith makes his presence felt on both ends of the floor. The Atlanta Hawks forward disrupts an opponent's drive attempt by flashing some help defense, then takes the ball down the court solo to throw down a windmill slam. Smith added 11 points, three blocks and four steals in the November 18, 2005 matchup.

Josh Smith

Checking Baron Davis in isolation is an unenviable task. The explosive Golden State Warriors guard puts his defender in a trance out on the perimeter before sending him straight down to the hardwood and nailing a jumper. Davis picked apart the Portland Trail Blazers all night long, finishing with 29 points, eight rebounds and 16 dimes in the January 28, 2006 W.

Baron Davis

Credit any defender that can stay in front of Tony Parker, but that doesn’t mean he won’t still find a way to put the ball in the net. The San Antonio Spurs guard battles to get position against Jason Terry then launches himself through the paint and banks home a gliding up-and-under finger roll. Parker finished with 15 points in the May 9, 2006 playoff matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.

Tony Parker

Elite floor generals don’t just make the right passes, they manufacture the existence of those opportunities in the first place. Sprinting down the floor with one defender between himself and the basket, Jason Kidd pretends to drop the ball back to a trailer, baits his man into thinking he’s taking it himself, then lays up an alley-oop pass for a Richard Jefferson dunk. Kidd finished the March 19, 2006 win over the Dallas Mavericks with 15 points and nine assists.

Jason Kidd

Even among world class athletes, Gerald Wallace soars to unimaginable heights. The multi-faceted Charlotte Bobcats forward gauges a Washington Wizards post-up move from across the paint then swiftly emerges from the help side to smother and contain a shot attempt. Wallace, who already began looking down court before even landing with the rock, put up 26 points, 14 rebounds, five blocks and three steals in the November 26, 2005 win.

Gerald Wallace

Tight handle, even tighter spin move. Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler heads straight at Cleveland Cavaliers defender LeBron James, gauging his opponent with a series of crossovers before spiraling straight to the bucket for a tough two on April 28, 2006. Butler finished with 20 points and 11 boards in the hotly contested playoff matchup.

Caron Butler

Lamar Odom, with a full head of steam, is a problem for even the fiercest of rim protectors. The versatile Los Angeles Lakers forward attacks a gap in the Orlando Magic defense, catches a feed from Brian Cook in stride, then unleashes a powerful one-handed slam over Dwight Howard on February 28, 2006.

Lamar Odom

There are few tougher tasks in sport than having to check Allen Iverson out on the perimeter. The Philadelphia 76ers legend wastes no time flashing his explosive first step against his Washington Wizards defender before drawing him off balance with a crossover in the opposite direction and making him touch earth with one final blow on March 3, 2006. Iverson finished the game with 47 points, 12 assists and a W.

Allen Iverson

Shaquille O’Neal can wreck any defense with raw power alone, but strength isn’t the only tool at the legendary big man’s disposal. The Miami Heat center showcases his staggering mobility swatting a Richard Hamilton pass attempt aside on one end of the floor, chasing down the loose ball and then taking the rock coast-to-coast for a fastbreak. O’Neal would finish with 21 points in the May 29, 2006 Eastern Conference Finals win over the Detroit Pistons.

Shaquille O'Neal

Nate Robinson is built for big moments. With an overtime matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers knotted on the final possession, New York Knicks rookie Nate Robinson calls for a pass as his own defender cheats off of him, then rises up to drain an exorbitantly high-arcing buzzer-beating triple at Madison Square Garden on November 26, 2005. Robinson added 17 points off the bench in the win.

Nate Robinson

Reach against Paul Pierce and he’ll leave you in the dust. The Boston Celtics swing man puts his body between himself and the defender before swiftly spinning and heading straight for the rack to crown the help-side defense on March 19, 2006. Pierce finished with 22 points, six boards and six assists in the win over the Indiana Pacers.

Paul Pierce

Get the defense off balance and lines to the basket present themselves. Memphis Grizzlies forward Shane Battier lures his mismatched defender into the paint before spinning on a dime straight to the hoop for a reverse layup against the help-side. Battier finished with 12 points in the January 6, 2006 win over the Utah Jazz.

Shane Battier

Need a bucket in a minute — get the ball to Lou Williams. The Philadelphia 76ers rookie catches the ball out on the perimeter, then explodes baseline for an untouchable up-and-under reverse layup in a win over the New Jersey Nets on April 18, 2006.

Lou Williams

Take away the strong side if you want — Jerry Stackhouse is unphased. The Dallas Mavericks swingman drives hard along the baseline in a playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs but, instead of throwing down a traditional slam, goes under the rim to avoid the outstretched arms of Tim Duncan and crams it on the other side. Stackhouse erupted for 24 points off the bench in the May 7, 2006 matchup.

Jerry Stackhouse

Scorers find the bucket— just let them do their thing. After catching a pass out at the perimeter, Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd runs his defender off a screen, crosses over to attack the paint, then lobs up an acrobatic windmill floater over the outstretched arms of a vaunted Detroit Pistons defense. Redd finished with 29 points in the April 26, 2006 playoff matchup.

Michael Redd

Catch the defense out of position and let them hear it. After watching teammate Ben Wallace corral an offensive rebound, Richard Hamilton takes advantage of the misplaced defense by cutting through the paint, taking the rock and throwing one down on the Milwaukee Bucks. Hamilton racked up 18 points and eight dimes for the Detroit Pistons in the April 26, 2006 playoff win.

Richard Hamilton

The Milwaukee Bucks knew just what they were getting with No. 1 overall pick Andrew Bogut. With time expiring and a mere two-point cushion against the Dallas Mavericks, the monolithic rookie moves into help-side position to first contest and subsequently turn away a Jason Terry shot attempt. Bogut put up 19 points and 14 boards in the November 29, 2005 overtime matchup.

Andrew Bogut

Darius Miles’ length and skillset are an untouchable combination. Tied with seconds remaining in a contest against the Atlanta Hawks, the Portland Trail Blazers forward runs through a hand-off with teammate Zach Randolph, puts the ball on the floor against his defender, then spins his way into the paint before popping back and banking home a game-winning fadeaway jumper. Miles finished with 12 points in the November 27, 2005 win.

Darius Miles

Never afraid to think outside the box, Chauncey Billups keeps the defense guessing. After bringing the ball up the court in transition, the Detroit Pistons guard buys time with a crafty behind-the-back move before hitting trailer Antonio McDyess with a well-placed dime on November 2, 2005. Billups finished the game with a 12-point, 10-assist double-double and his squad cruised to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Chauncey Billups

What Tracy McGrady is capable of with the ball in his hands is outright historic but he makes it look so easy. The Houston Rockets swingman slices through a pair of Philadelphia 76ers defenders out at the perimeter before seamlessly transitioning into a soaring, one-handed slam in the paint. McGrady dropped 25 points and seven boards in the March 10, 2006 matchup.

Tracy McGrady

Rest easy when Kevin Garnett is the last line of defense. With a two-point lead in the final possession of a game against the Phoenix Suns, the Minnesota Timberwolves forward rotates over as a help-side defender then leaps into the rafters to launch a potential game-winning Shawn Marion attempt directly out of bounds at the buzzer on February 6, 2006.

Kevin Garnett

Keeping Rashard Lewis contained is tough enough when the defense is set — all bets are off in transition. The Seattle SuperSonics forward trails point guard Luke Ridnour then catches a feed in the paint and throws one down on a Utah Jazz rim protector. Lewis finished with 16 points in the January 25, 2006 contest.

Rashard Lewis

Get the heave off before the buzzer and get rewarded. Toronto Raptors wing Morris Peterson storms up the court in the final seconds of the first quarter and drains a 50-foot triple. Peterson finished with 21 points as his squad held on for the February 3, 2006 win over the New York Knicks.

Morris Peterson

The game of basketball unfolds in slow motion for Chris Paul. The New Orleans Hornets rookie surveys the defense as he brings the ball across halfcourt then proceeds to slalom through the paint with a series of in-and-out and behind-the-back dribbles before capping off the drive with a tough layup. Paul added 24 points, eight assists and four steals in the December 23, 2005 tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Chris Paul

With a virtually untouchable wingspan, Tyson Chandler can put one past any defender he comes across. After setting a high screen for Chicago Bulls teammate Ben Gordon out on the perimeter, the high flying center rolls straight to the bucket, collects a bounce pass and plants one firmly on top of the Portland Trail Blazers on March 14, 2006.

Tyson Chandler

Dwight Howard doesn’t need a cape to fly horizontally. Trailing some Orlando Magic teammates in transition, the second-year big man calls for a pass at the free-throw line then launches up, over and through his Atlanta Hawks defender for an epic slam on March 26, 2006. Howard logged 15 points and 13 boards in the win.

Dwight Howard

If Jason Richardson made dunk-contest-worthy in-game heroics look easy, it’s because, for him, they were. All alone on a fastbreak against the Miami Heat, the Golden State Warriors wing casually lopes to the rim for a brilliantly effortless 360-degree slam on March 10, 2006. Richardson did it all in the W, adding 44 points in the process.

Jason Richardson

Blink and you’ll miss playmaking greatness — Stephon Marbury thrives on it. After blowing past his own defender out on the perimeter, the New York Knicks point guard leaps through the paint against the Philadelphia 76ers help-side and tucks a subtle behind-the-back feed around his body to teammate Eddy Curry for a slam on March 31, 2006.

Stephon Marbury

Give Michael Redd a sliver of daylight on the baseline and he’ll take the ball straight to the rack. The Milwaukee Bucks guard seizes on a gap in the defense and immediately rises up to plant one on the late-rotating Chicago Bulls. Redd finished with 23 points in the March 15, 2006 win.

When the guy with the ball can do it all on a basketball court, it’s hard to predict what’s coming. Versatile Phoenix Suns forward Boris Diaw seizes an opportunity to attack a gap in the Dallas Mavericks defense then rises up to throw down a two-handed slam through the help-side defense on May 30, 2006. Diaw finished the playoff matchup with 20 points and nine rebounds.

Boris Diaw

Special rookies make special plays, full stop. With seconds remaining in a tied matchup against the LA Clippers, Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams splits a pair of defenders out on the perimeter before rising up and nailing a game-winning runner on March 3, 2006.

Nothing brings out more in a competitor than a hard-fought playoff slugfest. In the midst of a dominant personal outing, Sacramento Kings forward Bonzi Wells blows past one San Antonio Spurs defender and smashes home a dunk over the late-rotating help-side. Wells finished the series-tying matchup on April 30, 2006 with 25 points and 17 rebounds.

Bonzi Wells

Lose sight of a slashing threat like Jerry Stackhouse and he’ll immediately turn it against you. After running off a high screen from teammate Dirk Nowitzki, the veteran wing notices a gap in the defense and takes the ball straight to the rack for a hammer against the Indiana Pacers help side. Stackhouse finished with 15 points in the December 26, 2005 win.

Regardless of how the opposing teams line up against him, New Orleans Hornets rookie Chris Paul navigates the defense with the grace of slalom skier. The first-year guard attacks Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem with a punishing in-and-out crossover before ducking up-and-under the rim for a contested two on November 15, 2005.

Postseason or otherwise, don’t expect Jared Jeffries to give up on a play. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes gets a jump on the field, racing down the court for a fastbreak, but is met at the rim by a streaking Jeffries coming in hot for the chase-down rejection. Jeffries finished with 15 points for the Washington Wizards in an April 22, 2006 playoff matchup.

Jared Jeffries

When the world sees a modest gap in the defense, Dwyane Wade sees a runway. When a lane presents itself against the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the prolific Miami Heat shooting guard beelines straight into the paint and unleashes a powerful one-handed slam. Wade finished the May 27, 2006 win with 35 points and stamped his ticket to his first NBA Finals.

Strong and long scorers can put points on the board with ease. After catching a pass in the corner against the Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers rookie Danny Granger lunges past his defender into the paint then steps through to the other side for two. Granger put up 14 points in the March 19, 2006 affair.

Creative playmakers are highlight reel catalysts. After tracking down an outlet pass with a defender in check on January 20, 2006, Atlanta Hawks forward Al Harrington reaches out in front of himself and lobs a two-handed alley-oop pass back to a trailing Josh Smith.

Al Harrington

Throw the lob anywhere near the cylinder and let Shawn Marion do the rest. While quarterbacking a half-court set, Phoenix Suns playmaker Boris Diaw tosses up an alley-oop over the Denver Nuggets defense knowing that Marion has ample elevation to reach through traffic and convert it. Marion finished with 21 points and 14 rebounds in the March 25, 2005 win over the Denver Nuggets.

A little vigilance on D goes a long way toward creating opportunities on offense. Los Angeles Lakers guard Smush Parker reaches in to break up a Utah Jazz pass attempt on one end of the court then takes the rock the length of the floor himself to cap off the break with a 180-degree reverse on February 13, 2006.

Smush Parker

If there’s an opportunity to throw it down all over a defender, New Jersey Nets wing Richard Jefferson will be the first to take it. After racing down the court in a playoff tilt against the Indiana Pacers, the high-flying forward collects a pass from teammate Jason Kidd, ducks under the hoop to avoid traffic then punches home a reverse slam on Jermaine O’Neal. Jefferson finished with 21 points in the April 25, 2006 contest.

Richard Jefferson

Left to show what he’s capable of in isolation, Kevin Garnett makes it easy for the world to appreciate his unprecedented skill set. With seconds remaining in a battle against the LA Clippers, the Minnesota Timberwolves legend gauges his defender at the top of the key before attacking into the paint and pivoting back into a fadeaway jumper. Garnett’s late bucket – two of his 25 points on the night - would force overtime in the November 5, 2005 affair.

With imposing length and the skillset to consistently make the most of it, Andrei Kirilenko can cover a lot of ground quickly. The versatile Utah Jazz forward draws his defender out to the perimeter and blows past him into the paint, then immobilizes the Dallas Mavericks help-side and plants one on the rim on March 11, 2006.

Sometimes the quickest way from Point A to Point B is in a straight line. Portland Trail Blazers rookie Jarrett Jack runs his defender hard off a screen at the top of the key, mixes up the help-side with a ball fake, then lays it in for two against the Seattle SuperSonics on April 2, 2006.

Jarrett Jack

While having an unmistakable 7-foot lob target doesn’t hurt, it takes a soft touch around the basket to convert on a sideline alley-oop. With 0.7 seconds left on the game clock against the San Antonio Spurs, Milwaukee Bucks forward Toni Kukoc looks through the chaos to find rookie big man Andrew Bogut in position to catch and redirect a high-arcing pass through the net as the buzzer sounds. Bogut finished the extra frame with 19 points and nine rebounds on December 20, 2005.

The ground surface that Gerald Wallace can cover while hounding a ball carrier is outright impressive. The Charlotte Bobcats forward puts pressure on Chris Paul at the top of the key, makes an aggressive push for a steal, then recovers in time to swat an ensuing layup attempt directly out of bounds with the trajectory of a laser. Wallace finished the January 16, 2006 contest with 19 points, seven rebounds, six blocks and two steals.

Give Jermaine O’Neal space to work out of the high post and don’t be surprised to see him take it straight to your doorstep. The Indiana Pacers big man faces up at the elbow, explodes past his New Jersey Nets defender down to the low block, then throws down a poster in a May 4, 2006 playoff game.

Regardless of the opposing forces around him, Elton Brand is an unstoppable force on the glass. After battling for a board in a May 8, 2006 playoff contest against the Phoenix Suns, the LA Clippers power forward fades back into a jump shot for two of the 40 points he reached in total.

When Jason Richardson breaks away from the pack, it’s best to just sit back and enjoy. The high-flying Golden State Warriors dunk contest star intercepts a pass at one end of the floor then takes the ball the length of the court and unleashes a perfectly clean windmill slam. Richardson finished with 27 points and nine rebounds in the April 14, 2006 win over the Phoenix Suns.

It’ll take more than a bloody nose to knock Carmelo Anthony off his A-game. After securing a pass through an aggressive Phoenix Suns steal attempt at the end of a tied, triple-overtime ball game, the Denver Nuggets forward spins into position for a game-winning mid-range jumper. Despite taking an incidental knee to the face in the third extra frame and wearing the requisite medical accoutrements into the last possession, Anthony finished the January 10, 2006 contest with 43 points.

Give Ben Wallace an opportunity to let loose on the rim and he’ll let the world know. After setting a screen for teammate Richard Hamilton, Wallace rolls to the rim and unleashes an emphatic alley-oop slam against the Milwaukee Bucks. Wallace and his squad would cruise to a win in the April 26, 2006 playoff contest.

Appreciate hoopers that make their impact felt on both ends of the floor. After forcing a turnover against the LA Clippers on defense, New York Knicks rookie Nate Robinson collects the rock, sprints straight down the court, then spins his way into an acrobatic layup on February 7, 2006.

Robert Horry has made a living making difficult tasks look ever so easy. With his teammate double-teamed in the low block, the San Antonio Spurs forward sneaks into the paint to bail him out and immediately relays the rock behind his back to a wide-open Nazr Mohammed for two on December 21, 2005.

Robert Horry

NBA scorers have a sixth sense when it comes to putting the ball in the basket. After pushing the pace up the floor against the Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors swingman Morris Peterson splits a crowded defense, draws contact and still manages to bank in a wild, off-balance layup on January 17, 2006.

Confident shooters with quick releases never back down from big moments. Tied with 4.6 seconds left in overtime, Chicago Bulls combo guard Ben Gordon works his defender off the dribble before pulling up for a long two at the buzzer. Gordon finished with 32 points in the January 18, 2006 win over the New York Knicks.

Ben Gordon

If the lob is anywhere in the building, the lob’s within reach of a soaring Dwight Howard. The Orlando Magic big man runs the break with his teammates, works a give-and-go with point guard Jameer Nelson, then reaches way back to cradle and throw down a thundering alley-oop on March 17, 2006. Howard finished with 17 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks against the Boston Celtics.

Next-level athletes can elevate on a dime. After rolling out of a screen for Memphis Grizzlies teammate Bobby Jackson, rookie forward Hakim Warrick steps right through an Orlando Magic defender and rises up to sneak a quick throwdown past the defense on December 2, 2005.

Hakim Warrick

Every legend has its first triumph. Down two points with a single second on the game clock in a pivotal playoff matchup, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard curls hard around a screen to catch an inbound pass deep on the perimeter, pulls up and buries a high-arcing, side-gliding triple. The game-winning three on May 2, 2014 sealed the first-round series in six games, avoiding a dreaded do-or-die battle on Houston Rockets soil.

Damian Lillard

Putting the ball through the net unchallenged is one thing — getting into position to get a shot off when the defense won’t give up an inch is another. Down by three at the end of a second-overtime period versus the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers forward Kyle Korver works to clear space between himself and his defender before finally pulling up for a contested three. Korver finished with 12 points in the January 13, 2006 matchup and his squad held on for the win in triple overtime.

Kyle Korver

When the game is on the line, put the ball in the hands of a generational playmaker. Tied on the final possession of an overtime matchup against the Charlotte Bobcats, LeBron James studies his defender at the top of the key before pulling up and draining the first game-winner of his NBA career. In addition to the milestone jumper, the Cleveland Cavaliers star racked up 37 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists in the March 22, 2006 matchup.

A little congestion in the paint never deterred Stromile Swift. The high-flying Houston Rockets power dunker cuts into the post to collect a pass from teammate Rafer Alston then unleashes a monstrous one-handed hammer over the San Antonio Spurs on March 18, 2006.

Stromile Swift

While it’s the brute strength that puts him in position to score, it’s the soft touch around the rim that sets Zach Randolph apart as a low-post threat. The Memphis Grizzlies forward goes to work in the block, bullying his way through a Dallas Mavericks defender and capping off the possession with a reverse layup on the other side of the hoop. Randolph racked up 27 points and 14 rebounds in the April 16, 2014 win.

Zach Randolph

At no point in time has checking Golden State Warriors guard Baron Davis come easy. Operating in transition against the Houston Rockets, the creative playmaker splits a pair of defenders with a behind-the-back move, then ducks under their outstretched arms to bank home a reverse layup. Davis finished with 27 points and 13 assists in the December 14, 2005 matchup.

If there’s a way to put the ball in the bucket, expect Manu Ginobili to find it. The evasive San Antonio Spurs guard attacks a gap in the Los Angeles Lakers defense, gathers the ball under the hoop then converts on a 180-degree layup through contact on March 10, 2006.

Manu Ginóbili

Count on Paul Pierce to find the bottom of the net from anywhere in the building. After pushing the ball up the floor at the tail end of the third quarter on March 26, 2006, the Boston Celtics star lets a deep three fly from the logo. Pierce finished with 24 points, eight rebounds and eight dimes in the matchup against the Chicago Bulls.

Count on your floor general to make the right play, even if it means taking it to the rack themselves. Flanked by teammates in transition against the Phoenix Suns, Seattle SuperSonics point guard Luke Ridnour heads straight into the paint and converts on a tough two through contact. Ridnour finished the January 22, 2006 double-overtime matchup with 30 points and 11 assists.

Luke Ridnour

Night in and night out, reputations are made. True to form as a shot-blocking legend, Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning bides his time in the help-side position then darts over to leap up and eradicate a Detroit Pistons shot attempt on March 22, 2006.

Alonzo Mourning

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