**Welcome back to NBA National for another edition of NBA Handles Week — and today, we’re diving into the next batch of the TOP 50 HANDLES from the 2024-25 NBA Season, spotlighting ranks #40 through #31. 🎯
This group includes a perfect mix of crafty guards, underrated creators, and shifty stars who keep defenders guessing and fans replaying their moves over and over again. Whether it’s a dazzling crossover, a hesitation dribble that breaks ankles, or a smooth step-back into a three, this is where creativity and control meet.
🔟 Today's Featured Players:
📍 #40 - Austin Reaves – Master of pace, fakes, and control
📍 #39 - Lonnie Walker IV – Bouncy and unpredictable with the rock
📍 #38 - Jaylen Brown – Explosive first step and underrated handle package
📍 #37 - Trae Young – The pick-and-roll magician with deadly floaters and crafty moves
📍 #36 - LaMelo Ball – Flashy, fluid, and always fearless
📍 #35 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – (First appearance) – Slithery smooth with elite footwork
📍 #34 - Talen Horton-Tucker – Strong frame + finesse in tight spaces
📍 #33 - Payton Pritchard – Low-key lethal with deceptive quickness
📍 #32 - Darius Garland – Tight handle and stop-on-a-dime mastery
📍 #31 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (again) – Because ONE clip wasn’t enough!
📊 What You’ll See in This Video:
🔥 Full highlights of each handle with slow-mo breakdowns
🔥 Ankle breakers, spins, hesitations, and in-and-out combos
🔥 Why each player earned their spot
🔥 Commentary on what makes each handle elite (deception, tempo, or explosiveness)
🧠 Why This Matters:
Handles aren’t just about flash — they create real advantages. Whether it’s getting downhill, creating space, or simply breaking a defender’s rhythm, these 10 players each bring something unique to the table in their dribble package. Some are on-ball scorers, others are setup artists, but all of them put on a show this season.
💬 Sound Off in the Comments:
💥 Who had the sickest handle in this segment?
💥 Should Shai appear twice in the Top 30 too?
💥 Who’s missing from the list so far?
💥 Should Austin Reaves be even higher?
🔔 More from This Series:
▶️ Top 50 Handles #50–41: [Watch Now]
▶️ Top 30–21 COMING SOON
▶️ NBA Finals Handle Highlights
▶️ “Best Handles by Rookies” Special
▶️ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Deep Dive – Handle Breakdown
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