Basketballs top 10 slam dunkers top 10 sports stars. Gary grant, michigan 24 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists vs. Check out these slam dunks by legends like michael jordan and vince carter. Im sure gordon could have avoided looking at the rim if he had wanted to, but i understand. Basketball s top 10 slam dunkers top 10 sports stars rappoport, ken on. Its hard to pare down the list, but in the end a couple legends burn just a little bit brighter. Basketballs top 10 slam dunkers book by ken rappoport. The slam dunk is the defining art form of the nba and weve worked hard to build the definitive list of the 30 greatest dunks in nba history. The 20142015 nba season was full of highlight reel dunks, but only 10 could make this list. The 86 class was fraught with absolute franchise changing bombs that would derail some of the greatest franchises in nba history for decades. May 07, 2017 if were talking the nba, i think you have to go with vince, mj, dr. Michael jordan, shaquille oneal headline top ten dunks in. Fiba3x3 top 10 dunk contests in history fiba 3x3 facebook. Top 10 slam dunks in human history greatest dunks of all time.
The internet cant stop talking about blake griffins dunk on kendrick perkins. While he didnt win, gordon arguably had the contest. None of these dunks were top ten alonewell, ok the alleyoop windmill was up therebut the fact these are all in the same game is pretty incredible. If were talking the nba, i think you have to go with vince, mj, dr. Erving seemed to prefer the onehanded dunk, and with. The first book on nikes iconic dunk sb, a midrise basketball court staple that has in the last two decades become a colorful and often irreverent icon of skate and street wear. Dunks are a subjective exercise so there will be discrepancies, but here is our best shot at a top 10 list. Still, this entry in the top 10 sports stars series will appeal to young basketball fans. Top 10 dunks that were not defended and were dunk contest worthy.
Check out the 10 best posterizing slams and jams from the 2018 nba regular season featuring giannis antetokoumnpo, lebron james, donovan mitchell and more. Top 10 dunks of the 2018 nba regular season youtube. Feb 15, 2019 kilganons dunk would get a 50 on this list, as its one of the best dunks in basketball history. Earlier this morning, i wondered if it would be a top 20 dunk in. Mar 20, 2019 you might have seen some spectacular dunks in nba, but these dunks are off the charts. Kilganons dunk would get a 50 on this list, as its one of the best dunks in basketball history. Feb, 20 10 best dunks in slam dunk contest history gifs adi joseph, usa today sports since weve broken down the 20 field already, lets take a look at the 10 best dunk contest dunks ever. Take a look back at the top 10 dunks from this past season. Basketball s top 10 slam dunkers top 10 sports stars.
North carolina, east regional second round, march 14, 1987 shaquille oneal, lsu 26 points, rebounds, 11 blocks vs. The 10 greatest dunkers in nba history sportscasting. Check out the 10 best plays from tim duncans historic 19 year career about the nba. The nba according to the sports guy by bill simmons, the crossover by kwame alexander, the breaks of. Dec 07, 2019 the boston celtics are the most storied franchise in nba history. He was an oldschool point guard in that he thought pass first but he still got the job. If not id go with james white see crazy between the legs from. May 17, 2012 25 greatest dunks in ncaa basketball history 0 of 25 the most exciting play in college hoops is a ferocious dunk, whether it comes from an alleyoop, a onehanded putback or a glide across the lane. Nba top 50 facial dunks of 201516 season the lost dunks. With the arrival of bill russell in the 195657 season, the celtics won their first nba championship. J would admit that it was hard for him to come up with new dunks. It wasnt until 1976 when the lew alcindor rule was rescinded and the dunking commenced. Doesnt include allstar game dunks and rookie challenge dunks. Fact 10 the game was made an official olympic game in berlin germany, 1936.
Ranking the 10 greatest threepoint shooters in nba history. It can be beautiful or violent, unexpected and delicate. Dunks would live in infamy from that point, used primarily in playgrounds and street basketball. See if you agree with our top 10 dunks of all time, and for more insane basketball action, check out the latest from uncle drew. Turkish airlines euroleague regular season is in the history books, and we witnessed a number of amazing plays during its 30 rounds. All things considered, if you can make blake griffin jump out of his seat at the sight of one of the most vicious dunks in history, youve earned a spot in the top ten.
Lets go home ladies and gentlemen, i had to take a page out of my man. However, the magnitude of their dunks may end up falling well short of passing up any of the dunks of lebron. He had already grabbed onto the rim with one hand and dunked with the. Top 10 best nba all star dunk contest dunks all time. As we head towards the playoffs, check out the top 10 dunks of. The nbas alltime greatest signature dunks bleacher report. Sep 30, 2017 top 10 best nba all star dunk contest dunks all time. Presented in the format of top 10 lists, this book is a comprehensive yet fun look at the best aspects of the aba, nba and wnba. The nba is the premier professional basketball league in the united stat. Once upon a time, it was banned in games in college, at least. Slam dunk top 10 lists of everything in basketball by. Its an art form thats slowly been crafted, mastered, and celebrated throughout basketball in the last several decades.
Ranking top 10 dunkers in nba history orlando magic. The 10 best slam dunk contest jams in nba history fox sports. Buy a cheap copy of basketballs top 10 slam dunkers book by ken rappoport. Ranked based on difficulty of the dunk including how difficult they made it for themselves, e. Proposal would affect when schools count toward automatic qualification waiting period. Usa basketball top 10 dunks from 20142015 nba season. Oddly, given the book s subject, dunking prowess isnt mentioned in the chapters on lebron james, shaquille oneal, and bill russell. Fly high with pro basketballs biggest stars in slam dunk. Created in 2002, the nike dunk was adopted from the court by skateboarders and sneakerheads to become an icon of the streets. The top 10 dunks of the 2012 college basketball season. Dunking does not display basketball skillonly height advantage, allen wrote in his 1937 book better basketball. Before the teens come to a close, the starters count down the top 10 dunks of the decade so far. Of the top 10 picks in the draft only two, chuck persons and ron harper, would play more than 10 seasons in the nba and two of the top 5 picks would play less than 2 seasons in the nba. With 17 league championships and dozens of hall of famers, the celtics record book is dotted with names of many of the greatest figures in professional basketball history.