Ankle breakers in the NBA occur when a player's swift movement causes the defender to stumble and lose balance, leading to a memorable highlight-reel moment on the court.
In Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Jordan stole the ball, left Russell stumbling with a crossover, and hit a 20-footer, securing an 87-86 victory and breaking Utah's heart again.
Michael Jordan
Harden's MVP season hit a high point with a crossover that dropped Johnson, but what followed was a slow and steady three-pointer, elevating the moment beyond mere skill.
James Harden
Down in a blowout, Irving entertained fans with ball-handling wizardry against Pistons' Knight. A slip and a stepback J led to arena-wide awe and All-star weekend buzz.
kyrie irving
In a stunning move, Durant faced off against Gafford and hit him with a mind-bending double-crossover which sent him tumbling to the ground. KD went on and swished the mid-range jumper.
Kevin durant
In an attempt to apply half-court pressure, Quincy Miller's career was abruptly ended by Andre Iguodala's ankle-breaking behind-the-back dribble, resulting in a memorable crossover.