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Video: Monta Ellis’ Incredible 360 Move Against The Oklahoma City Thunder

Found February 08, 2012 on Rant Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Monta Ellis,  Tim Hardaway,  Serge Ibaka
TEAMS: Golden State Warriors,  Oklahoma City Thunder

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Tim Hardaway patented the killer crossover, Michael Jordan patented the fade away jump shot, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar patented the sky hook, and now Monta Ellis has patented the 360 move. His latest one came against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Ellis was able to take Serge Ibaka off the dribble, spin and get to the basket and as he was being fouled he flipped the ball in with his offhand for the three point play opportunity. Here’s a look at some of the other 360 moves Ellis has put on defenders: Special thanks to NBA, Darrengotkicks, Thehoopscene and Warriors4life820 for the videos.
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