Back in the 1990s, Tim Hardaway Sr. had one of the deadliest crossovers in the NBA. His quick, one-two that began with a between-the-legs dribble that went right into a change of direction was dubbed the “Killer Crossover” because of the speed with which the small point guard could execute the move.
In an interview with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, Hardaway said that he believes Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker is the best ballhandler in the league today.
You were such a fun player to watch and you’re obviously known for your amazing ballhandling skills. When you look at today’s players, who do you feel is the best ballhandler in the league?
Tim Hardaway: If I had to pick somebody right now, I’d pick Kemba Walker. He’s got a handle like I got a handle. (Laughs) He doesn’t exaggerate it either. When I say he doesn’t exaggerate it, what I mean is he doesn’t shake somebody and then try re-shake them – he just goes right by you. He’s going to do one move and go right by you. That’s the way I was taught: Do one move that shakes the guy and then go make a play at the basket. When you start doing too many moves on one particular play, on one particular possession, you’re exerting yourself too much. It’s unnecessary. Just take care of business right then and there – shake the guy and get to the basket. That’s what Kemba does.
Walker has been taking ankles since the “Cardiac Kemba” step-back jumper against Pittsburgh as a member of the 2011 national champion Connecticut Huskies.
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