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Eddie Jones finger-roll layup from just inside the 3pt line (1997).



Eddie Jones finger-roll layup from just inside the 3pt line (1997).

by ToronoRapture

26 Comments

  1. flashdash007

    That was a lot smoother than I expected it to be…and my expectations were like “NBA Live I hit the wrong button”

  2. ToronoRapture

    I guess I used the word ‘just’ pretty loosely lol but still a pretty smooth play.

  3. SubZero_dot785

    Somebody ninja edit this batch and add in Sade – Smooth Operator right quick

  4. Macaroni_eater

    Looks like the layup mechanic from NBA jam

  5. Domin0x

    Intresting to see if someone like Giannis would be able to do the same move but jumping just behind the 3pt line. We know some players are able to dunk it from the free throw line so I’d expect Giannis on a fastbreak to get at least near the rim so he can attempt a finger roll/layup worth 3 points.

  6. khashmiddy22

    Giannis should give this a shot on a fast break from behind the line just once

  7. paradoxofchoice

    Do people still do finger roll layups anymore?

  8. rake2204

    This is a beautiful play no matter how you slice it but it’s probably worth noting it happened during the shorter line era (a uniform 22 feet).

  9. MistahTeacher

    2023 anuyticals: he passed up an open three. Is he stupid?

  10. Hollerino

    Man…someone I haven’t heard in a while. I remember Eddie Jones having a killer jump shot in NBA Shootout 98.

  11. dicuino

    I always do that in my dreams. It takes several seconds for me to land.

  12. dogboaner666

    Eddie Jones was so smoove. The pre-dynasty 90’s lakers had a few fun players. Nick Van Exel too.

  13. venice7771

    Crazy! I was at this game sitting right behind the bench, behind Shaq.

    I always joke this was the night I coached the team. I kept telling Del to put Kobe in. Finally he turned and looked at me and asked ‘well who should I take out?’. I told him Fox. Next time out he did it!

  14. hammerwindows

    Why don’t players just fast break and take off before the 3 point line?

  15. Gfunkual

    I have an irrational love for Eddie Jones and was more than a little bummed when LA moved him.

  16. janosdmarton

    This is what a finger roll looks like in NBA Jam

  17. _Jetto_

    The lakers in the mid 90s rough. But then I look back and they only had like what 5 bad seasons before Kobe Shaq

  18. strictly_biz_dude

    Wasn’t sure what to expect but ooo man that was old school sweet.

  19. JayQuips

    Looks like those old nba live games when you accidentally hit the layup button instead of the shot button

  20. wereusincodenames

    I was despondent when I found out he was traded. Worked out well for the Lakers in the long run, but seemed devastating at the time.

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