General
euro step
What does euro step mean?
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."
Origin
Developed in European basketball; brought to the NBA by Marciulionis and Ginobili.
Frequently asked questions
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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