Get ready to change the way you consume NBA highlights.
Simply watching clips of dunks and crossovers is fine. It's an Internet-old pastime. But it's our responsibility to go deeper. And with the help of an NBA 2K-style rating system, we are going deeper.
Show-stopping highlights will henceforth be provided and unpackaged using a five-tier grading system: Difficulty, Clowning the Defender, Importance of the Moment, Jaw-Drop Factor and a play-specific wild card. Scores will be presented on a scale of 0 to 99 (no one is perfect, folks) and are totally subjective—though succinct explanations will be offered for each category.
Let's ride.
Stephen Curry's Slip 'n' Shoot
Difficulty: 84
Yeah, Stephen Curry almost fell. The fact that he didn't is impressive. But Curry makes three-pointers in his sleep, sometimes even for other people. This could have been made more difficult if he fired away with one hand or while doing a mid-air yoga pose.
Clowning the Defender: 60
Jordan Clarkson essentially falls on the wrong end of t ...
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