The last half of the 201112 season and the first half of 2012 was pretty to good to college basketball fans with a particular affinity for the slam dunk. Javale mcgee currently holds the world record for most basketball dunks in a single jump. Since weve broken down the 20 field already, lets take a look at the 10 best dunk contest dunks ever. Basketballs top 10 slam dunkers top 10 sports stars. Leslie dunks all over simmons with angry authority in n. The 10 best dunks in the history of college basketball. Dunks would live in infamy from that point, used primarily in playgrounds and street basketball. 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. Slam dunk top 10 lists of everything in basketball.
The top 10 dunks of the 2012 college basketball season. Check out the 10 best plays from tim duncans historic 19 year career about the nba. The 10 best dunks in the history of college basketball i remember doolings dunk and thinking it was the worst charge call in the history of basketball. However, the magnitude of their dunks may end up falling well short of passing up any of the dunks of lebron. In the spirit of great posters, here is our list of the top 10 little man dunkers in nba history. We offer a great selection of books on basketball history, the best teams and matches, album of famous basketball moments, the best choice for every basketball collector.
The worst dunkers of the nba, 201617 edition basketball. After the cavs disrespectful dunks against the raptors in the second round of the 2017 nba playoffs, we relive some of the nbas most disrespectful slams. The basketball books top 10 is updated monthly and based on orders over the past six months. Beginning with james naismith nailing up a peach basket at either end of the gym in the early 1890s, the introduction of this book rolls out 10 masters of the slam dunk. Most underrated college basketball dunks in the past 10. Kobe was beginning to make his case of greatest basketball player along with best posterizer. Turkish airlines euroleague regular season is in the history books, and we witnessed a number of amazing plays during its 30 rounds. As we head towards the playoffs, check out the top 10 dunks of the season so far. Four decades after the inception of the slamdunk, nike was just over 10 years old and basketballs popularity was surging. You might have seen some spectacular dunks in nba, but these dunks are off the charts. Lets look back at the best dunks from the 2017 national championship.
It can be beautiful or violent, unexpected and delicate. The 10 most disrespectful dunks in nba history page 3. See more ideas about nba, nba players and basketball players. Slam dunk top 10 lists of everything in basketball by sports. Before the teens come to a close, the starters count down the top 10 dunks of the decade so far. But lets take a moment to relive the 10 best dunks of the nba preseason, as compiled by the folks at. In early 20, the miami heat were playing nearflawless basketball. As we head towards the playoffs, check out the top 10 dunks of. The basketball book didnt disappoint, theres many others like statistics, football, records, baseball and all access give them a try.
Though a chronological arrangement would have given a better sense of history, the current and former players are presented alphabetically, from kareem abduljabbar to. Find books about basketball history and famous basketball. On top of this, seeing as he plays with one of the best passers in the game, chris. The following list covers our favorite basketball books and our recommendations for you. 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. Top 10 best basketball coaching books in 2020 dunk or three. It wasnt until 1976 when the lew alcindor rule was rescinded and the dunking commenced.
Michael jordan vs dominique wilkins dunk off 1988 slam dunk contest best slam dunk contest ever. But, in a live basketball game situation, its just about who gets higher. A slam dunk, also simply dunk, is a type of basketball shot that is performed when a player. The nbas 50 greatest poster dunks of all time uproxx. The books on this list will cover coaching, playing, life in general, and many other. Some of the great dunkers of college basketball history use their midair magic to add emphasis to a. Its solid, but at least for me, it was a little boring. Fly high with pro basketballs biggest stars in slam dunk. Check out these slam dunks by legends like michael jordan. Fly high with pro basketball s biggest stars in slam dunk. The team had gone on a franchise record 27game win streak, secondlongest in nba history.
Compiling a list of the top dunks of all time is often a hot topic of debate, but here is a lineup of what we feel are the best 10 dunks in the history. After receiving a pass near the elbow on a fastbreak, lane threw down a onehanded dunk so hard that. Erving seemed to prefer the onehanded dunk, and with. If were talking the nba, i think you have to go with vince, mj, dr.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. His betweenthelegs, behindthehead dunk made the difference in the final showdown with seattles desmond mason and was voted the greatest dunk in contest history in a. Slam dunk top 10 lists of everything in basketball sports. Ranking the best dunkers in college basketball history. You tend to see this with dunks thrown down by college players due to the. He can rise above the rim and even pull off some tricks. A global leader in sports management, euroleague basketball. Perfect for giving or receiving whether you are looking for your next book to read or are looking to find a book for the basketball fan in your life. 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 2000s were filled with a plethora of ferocious dunks. The book picks up steam once it hits the legend of. Thats why we love to see a little guy put it right in a 7footers face.
If not id go with james white see crazy between the legs from. See if you agree with our top 10 dunks of all time, and for more insane basketball action, check out the latest from uncle. Jerome lanes 1988 dunk stands among the most memorable plays in college basketball history. And the smaller the dunker, the more spectacular the highlight. The dunks that launched careers, or made them worthy of legendary status. He is a basketball savant, and i dont think that its a stretch to say that he will be one of the 1015 best passers in the league by the end of his rookie season. Not many 5foot9 human beings can dunk a basketball, but nate robinson can do so much more than that. The nba is the premier professional basketball league in the united stat. If arguably the greatest basketball coach ever has that mentality then you.
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