Did anyone else notice that last season, Deron Williams had a few new moves. At the top of that list was an ankle breaking crossover. The move was smooth and polished. He was breaking guys down left and right and driving by them, getting in to the paint.As the crossover was leaving its impression on the opposing players as well as the fans, I started hearing people talk about where the crossover came from. The rumor was that Dee Brown had taught the move to Deron over the summer. It made perfect sense considering that Deron and the “one man fast break” are great friends.

Having grown up together playing ball for Illinois, Dee probably knows Deron and his game better then almost anyone else. “We are friends and I show him respect and love for his game.” Says Dee, adding that, “It’s been like that since we were 17.”

So did Dee teach Deron the crossover? I asked him to confirm the rumor. “Nah” he tells me without hesitation, “He always had that. He just dropped a little weight. He got a little slimmer and he tricks people with it. He’s only going to get quicker and better.”

Dee is as genuine a guy as you will ever meet. Fans are going to miss seeing him around. But regardless of where D-Will picked it up – it’s going to be nice to see that crossover again this season.