When we follow the NBA, we know the pleasure of the highlights offered in different forms (compilations, top 10, etc.) by the League media. So when we are impatiently awaiting Game 1 of the Finals and the NBA offers us the best actions of the season, elected by the fans, we take it straight.
These highlights, published on the League’s Twitter account, were divided into eight categories: best dunk, best handle, best assist, viral moment of the year, buzzer-beater of the year, “fan moment” of the year, the best photo and finally, the best style (obviously). We go through each of these actions for you.
# Dunk of the Year
Was there really a suspense as to who would be chosen in this category? The answer is in the question. Here, the idea was mainly to know which assassination of Ja Morant would be remembered by the fans. And it is finally this dunk crushed on the face of poor Jakob Poeltl (a thought with his family besides) which was chosen.
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???? JA MORANT pic.twitter.com/3UG8XIHyIK— NBA (@NBA) June 1, 2022
# Handle of the Year
Here, we go on something more subtle with Jordan Poole, one of the surprise guests of the season. Like this beautiful action where he slips between two plots Wizards defenders, the fullback managed to surprise us. A good progression, and perhaps a title at the key.
# Assist of the Year
For the best D pass, we find a rather surprising client with Steven Adams. Not necessarily renowned for its delicacy, the Neo-Z this time sent a nice long pass. He can also thank Ja Morant, who managed to catch the ball and throw it into the circle, all in a split second and in the air, to score at the buzzer.
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???? STEVEN ADAMS pic.twitter.com/4iAo7MLPtU— NBA (@NBA) June 1, 2022
# Viral Moment of the Year
For the most viral moment, fans chose to pay tribute to a milestone record. That of the greatest number of 3-point shots scored, by Mr. Steph Curry of course. It was in a game once morest the New York Knicks that saw him surpass Ray Allen’s 2,973 parking lot shots. A moment of history, even of legend.
# Buzzer-Beater of the Year
The buzzer shot of the year goes to DeVonte’ Graham, with a huge shot from midfield despite the defender’s challenge, to pick up an unlikely win. Simply the longest buzzer-beater in NBA history.
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???? DEVONTE ‘GRAHAM pic.twitter.com/WjJ6sq7bzi— NBA (@NBA) June 1, 2022
# Fan Moment of the Year
Stephen Curry who gives a nice gift to a fan before a match, here is a beautiful image. And an award that further cements Steph’s fan-favorite status. This young fan will long remember the surprise made by her favorite player.
# Photo of the Year
Always spectacular, the camera placed on the circle gives us this time a beautiful photo of Gary Payton II who goes up to the circle. But perhaps most striking is the desperate look of D’Angelo Russell, beaten on the action.
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???? GARY PAYTON II (Captured by Jed Jacobsohn) pic.twitter.com/XqamuFCnD0— NBA (@NBA) June 1, 2022
# Style of the Year
No comment.
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???? DEVIN BOOKER pic.twitter.com/oP8vw5nnXa— NBA (@NBA) June 1, 2022
Between big highlights and improbable moments, this regular season will still have offered us its share of emotions. But now it’s time to get down to business. Make way for the long-awaited Finals!