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General Slang
euro step
YOO-ro-step · noun · informal
Two-direction step around a defender after gathering
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A move where a driver picks up the dribble, steps one way to bait the defender, then steps the other way to finish.
“His euro step gets him to the rim past any shot-blocker.”
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euro step In A Sentence
His euro step gets him to the rim past any shot-blocker.
Origin & Usage
Developed in European basketball; brought to the NBA by Marciulionis and Ginobili.
People Also Ask
What is a euro step?
A move where a driver picks up the dribble, steps one way to bait the defender, then steps the other way to finish at the rim.
Where did the euro step come from?
It developed in European basketball and was brought to the NBA by players like Sarunas Marciulionis and Manu Ginobili.
Is the euro step a travel?
No — when done correctly it uses the two steps allowed after gathering the ball, so it's a legal move.
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