Who has the best Euro Step in the NBA?

Wikiepedia defines Euro Step as a basketball move in which an offensive player picks up his dribble, takes a step in one direction, and then quickly takes a second step in another direction.

I believe a simpler definition would be taking two gigantic steps in the opposite directions in attempting to fool a defender. When done fluently, it is almost impossible to guard. Over the years the euro step has evolved quite a bit.

It has been adopted by many players as their go-to move. It was primarily done by guards, but now even centers like Joel Embiid are adopting the Euro Step.

In this article, let's have a look at five players who are really good at the Euro Step.

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#1 Manu Ginobili

San Antonio Spurs v Golden State Warriors - Game Five

Manu is probably the player that made the euro step popular in the NBA. I wouldn't go as far as calling him the inventor of the step but he certainly increased its popularity in the NBA.

As you can expect his euro step is very efficient and graceful to look at. It is absurd how much space he is able to create between him and the defender with the Euro.

Here is a video of him doing the Euro in slow motion.

#2 Dwyane Wade

Miami Heat v Charlotte Hornets

The "Flash" too can have a patent on the Euro Step. Wade, in his prime had the best euro step I have ever seen. With his nuclear athleticism, it was almost impossible to guard. It was at times not as pretty as Manu, but the sheer speed with which he did it, was incredible.

Now, Wade has a slower euro step but it still is really effective. He also is one of the few players who shoots a Euro Step floater.

Here is a video of him doing the Euro Step at Kevin Garnett.

#3 James Harden

Houston Rockets Media Day

In the NBA currently, James Harden without a doubt has the best Euro Step. Harden is great at drawing fouls and taking the ball to the hoop. What makes his euro so effective is the fact that he really sells it.

Added to that, Harden has great handles and a great pull back dribble. All his tricks make the defender unsure of what he is about to do. That is what makes his Euro so effective.

Here is a video compilation of some of his best Euro Steps.

#4 Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks v Boston Celtics - Game Seven

Imagine Dwyane Wade being 7 foot tall. Now imagine him doing the Euro Step. That is what you get with Giannis.

Huge strides coupled with unstoppable athleticism makes Giannis one of the few players at his height who have a lethal Euro Step.

Here is a video of Giannis breaking ankles using the Euro Step.

#5 Russell Westbrook

Oklahoma City Thunder v Boston Celtics

When someone with the speed and dynamism of Russel Westbrook decides to change directions midway, it is impossible to adjust.

While I believe that Harden has a smoother Euro Step, Westbrook's is very effective. He also has a pretty cool Euro Step celebration.

Here is a video of him doing the Euro Step in front of Dwyane Wade.