What a year 2006 was. It began with a bang in January. Whether or not you saw the game in which Kobe Bryant scored 81 points, you can still picture where you were when you first heard about it. In June, Dwyane Wade catapulted himself into superstardom with a Finals ring, and suddenly, the "Dwyane or LeBron?" debate became that much more interesting. Spain won its first World Championship in September, going undefeated in nine games in Japan. Finally in October, Red Auerbach left us, but also left behind a legacy that will remain alive in the game forever.
Weaved through all these narratives were the scenes that composed them. They were the dunks that made your jaw drop, the dimes that made you say "oohhh!" and the game-winners that showed you what players were made of. The following is a look at the top plays and moments of the year spanning portions of the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons.
Top 10 Greatest Moments
The 2006 season was filled with memorable moments. Check out the
most compelling moments of the year. The Top Playoff Moments of 2006
Top 10 Plays
Watch the moments that
helped define the basketball year. From Gerald Green's off-the-glass slam to Kobe Bryant's heroics, we count down the top 10 plays of 2006.
Top 10 Dunks
Check out
the top 10 dunks of the year. These are rim-rockers you won't soon forget.
Broken Down:
Power Dunks |
Alley Oops |
Facials
Top 10 Show Stoppers
Players like Vince, A.I., Kobe, Dwyane and LeBron are why we watch, and
keep us coming back for more. Individual:
Iverson |
Nash |
Vince |
Kobe |
Wade |
LeBron
Top 10 All-Access
A car full of popcorn? The Shaq Domain? Champagne-soaked europhia? They're all part of
the top 10 all-access moments of 2006.
Top 10 Amazing Plays
From circus shots from the ground to over-the-head flips, catch
the 10 most amazing plays of 2006.
Top 10 Blocks
They are defense's answer to the dunk. The block can change the momentum of a game. Check out
the top 10 rejections of the year.
Top 10 Clutch Plays
Watch
the top 10 clutch plays of the year, from Dirk Nowitzki's pivotal lay-in versus the Spurs to Dwyane Wade's Finals free throws.
Top 10 Buzzer Beaters
Top 10 Assists
With dimes like these, even the receipents must have been caught off guard. Check out
the top 10 assists of the year.
Top 10 Bloopers
Experience
the lighter side of life in the NBA. Watch the 10 best gaffes, slips and trips of the year.
Top 10 Crossovers
The deadly crossover is what kids all around the world are practicing to outplay their opponents. See who made
the top 10 in the NBA.
Top 10 Steals
Steals create easy baskets on the offensive end of the floor. If it wasn't for a glove, we wouldn't see the kind of exciting fast breaks we admire. The
top 10 of 2006 will definitely not dissapoint.
Top 10 Long-Distance Shots
The long-distance buzzer-beaters are one of the most exciting plays in all of sports. Check out the most
compelling long-distance shots from 2006.
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