"Top 10 Slam Dunk Contest Moments" according to ESPN

[Manute for Ever!]

Before the live Telecast of the Raptors/Knicks game tonight, ESPN showed their Top 10 Dunk Contest Moments. Here they are

10: Nate Robinson over Spud Webb, 2006
9: Dwight Howard "Superman" throw-in thing, 2008
8: Dee Brown's "Pump up the Reeboks and cover the eyes" dunk, 1991
7: Isaiah Rider between the legs, 1994
6: Jason Richardson going backwards through the legs, 2003
5: Julius Erving from the free-throw line, 1976 (ABA)
4: Spud Webb's 360 (also showed his self-alley oop of the glass for some reason), 1986
3: Dominique Wilkins' windmill (showed his self oop, too), 1988
2: Michael Jordan free-throw line (sowed his "Kiss the Rim" dunk as well), 1988
1: Vince Carter's reverse 360 windmill thing, 2000

What do you think? I think nine and ten don't belong. Give me:

http://pagesperso-orange.fr/nba-history/images/as/nance_295_ADB20.jpg
Larry Nance's "Back to Front Windmill", 1984

http://i14.tinypic.com/4doyb9f.jpg
Orlando Woolridge going around the back and through the legs, 1985.

[AznTacoLover]

there should be the on guy who threw down the 2 basketball :lol

[Al Thornton]

ESPN's lists are ****.

[Manute for Ever!]

ESPN's lists are ****.

Yeah, that's pretty common knowledge. They always have to get the flavour of the month in there somewhere amongst the greats. That really pisses me off.

[BrentISballin]

Why should 9 not be on there? It was only talked about , everyday for a year until 2009 ASG.

[Manute for Ever!]

Why should 9 not be on there? It was only talked about , everyday for a year until 2009 ASG.

Because the only thing preventing it being a finger-roll was that his palm facing the floor.

[3stat2]

I like Dee Brown's dunk being included - people forget that he had some seriously sick dunks that contest. The man had some amazing technical dunking skill and flair. He and Kemp put together an awesome show.

Vince's first dunk of the 2000 contest as number 1, I'm not arguing with. He bascially came out and said "this contest is over" with his first jam. I never get tired of watching that dunk and listening to the crowd reaction:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_e931PFwz0

Josh Smith has technically done it before, Dwight has tried it - but no one can do it the way Vince did.

[PistolPete]

Michael Jordan shouldn't be even on that list if they are not going to even consider Brent Barry's free throw line dunk. It was further than Mike's.

[Zan Tabak]

There's no arguing Vince's dunk. Ridicules!

[Manute for Ever!]

Michael Jordan shouldn't be even on that list if they are not going to even consider Brent Barry's free throw line dunk. It was further than Mike's.

MJs looked better with the pump, Barry didn't move in the air at all:

http://www.carolinagraphs.com/store/images/uploads/1jordan16x20.jpghttp://www.casafree.com/modules/xcgal/albums/userpics/21639/normal_Copie%20de%20nba%20-%20michael%20jordan%20slam%20dunk%20contest.jpg

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[-primetime-]

Carter's dunk may very well be the most impressive...

but they labeled this list "top moments"...

and the top slam dunk contest moment hands down is the Jordan free throw line dunk...

when I was growing up every single kid I knew had a poster of that dunk on their wall...

there was no that didn't know about that dunk...even mothers that don't watch the NBA knew about that dunk...

plus the dunk contest was 100x more popular back then...today it is an after thought...

2 should be Webb IMO

3 should be Domonique

4 should be Dr. J

then throw in Carter at 5


JMO...based on how popular they were

[DCL]

http://www.carolinagraphs.com/store/images/uploads/1jordan16x20.jpg

this poster used be like mcdonald's or 7-11. it was everywhere.

[Manute for Ever!]

http://www.carolinagraphs.com/store/images/uploads/1jordan16x20.jpg

this poster used be like mcdonald's or 7-11. it was everywhere.

I still have one

[InspiredLebowski]

I don't mean to throw this off course or anything, but am I the only one that hates that pretty much every dunk is some sort of self-lob these days? Unless you want to "jump over a guy." I realize it makes for some solid photos, but you're just spreading your legs, it's not like you actually high jumped 6+ feet. I'd be a lot cooler with it if a lot of those didn't seem like the guy always plants off the jumpee for added boost. What happened to the air ballet? I thought those VC and Jason Richardson winning years were just the cusp of a whole new generation of creative freakish athleticism, now it's just a gimmick.

[Manute for Ever!]

I don't mean to throw this off course or anything, but am I the only one that hates that pretty much every dunk is some sort of self-lob these days? Unless you want to "jump over a guy." I realize it makes for some solid photos, but you're just spreading your legs, it's not like you actually high jumped 6+ feet. I'd be a lot cooler with it if a lot of those didn't seem like the guy always plants off the jumpee for added boost. What happened to the air ballet? I thought those VC and Jason Richardson winning years were just the cusp of a whole new generation of creative freakish athleticism, now it's just a gimmick.

Agree completely with everything you just wrote, especially the last part. As for self lobs, my favourite is still this:

http://www.nbaloud.com/images/dominique-wilkins-dunk-1.jpg

[brantonli]

I hate how props seemed to have dominated everybody attention at slam dunk contests. I mean, not necessarily in the first round, but everybody uses props.....I don't mind the 12 foot rim one, that was great, but jumping over somebody again and again, even if it is howard. I want to see the most difficult, insane style dunks.

My dream dunks would be a Erving 'Rock the baby', Richardson's off the board between the legs, and of course Carter's between the legs 360, and his 360 windmill jam.

[Diesel J]

MJs looked better with the pump, Barry didn't move in the air at all:

http://www.carolinagraphs.com/store/images/uploads/1jordan16x20.jpghttp://www.casafree.com/modules/xcgal/albums/userpics/21639/normal_Copie%20de%20nba%20-%20michael%20jordan%20slam%20dunk%20contest.jpg

http://www.nba.com/media/allstar2003/barry_dunk96.jpghttp://www.geocities.com/Baja/Canyon/4525/96barry.gif

That Barry pic = :oldlol:

[Diesel J]

and of course Carter's between the legs 360

when did this happen?:confusedshrug:

[kidachi]

Terence Stansbury's 360 from just after the FT line was awesome. it deserves a place..

[jamal99]

when did this happen?:confusedshrug:
I was wondering the same thing...

[AirJordan23]

ESPN's list isn't bad which is a pleasent surprise. I think it also shows how weak and unimpressive the dunk contest was in the mid-late 90s. Lack of creative dunks, very repititive and not a lot of competition for the winners. Isaiah Rider's "East Bay Dunk Funk" was spectacular. I'm glad that made the list. If I'm not mistaken, Barkely called that the greatest dunk he's ever seen. VC's 360 should definitely be #1. That was a great dunk contest with Francis and McGrady doing some nice dunks, one of my favorite moments along with the Jordan-'Nique duel.

[-primetime-]

ESPN's list isn't bad which is a pleasent surprise. I think it also shows how weak and unimpressive the dunk contest was in the mid-late 90s. Lack of creative dunks, very repititive and not a lot of competition for the winners. Isaiah Rider's "East Bay Dunk Funk" was spectacular. I'm glad that made the list. If I'm not mistaken, Barkely called that the greatest dunk he's ever seen. VC's 360 should definitely be #1. That was a great dunk contest with Francis and McGrady doing some nice dunks, one of my favorite moments along with the Jordan-'Nique duel.
if they labeled this "top 10 slam dunk contest dunks" then I would agree

but they labeled this "moments"...

and the VC 360 pales in comparison to the 4 behind it...

your avatar was the greatest dunk contest "MOMENT" in the history of the dunk contest...no question about it...

that is the most well known dunk ever...PERIOD...it was a moment in NBA history that no one will ever forget if you were around to see it...

the list fails at #1 IMO...

[Manute for Ever!]

ESPN's list isn't bad which is a pleasent surprise. I think it also shows how weak and unimpressive the dunk contest was in the mid-late 90s. Lack of creative dunks, very repititive and not a lot of competition for the winners. Isaiah Rider's "East Bay Dunk Funk" was spectacular. I'm glad that made the list. If I'm not mistaken, Barkely called that the greatest dunk he's ever seen. VC's 360 should definitely be #1. That was a great dunk contest with Francis and McGrady doing some nice dunks, one of my favorite moments along with the Jordan-'Nique duel.

You need to remember that there wasn't a dunk comp from '96 until Vince did his thing

[brandonislegend]

VC 360 was so freaking ridicolous, I want to see Rudy Gay try it.

[shawbryant]

Everyone would like Michael's freethrow line dunk to be No.1. I believe.

[k-vil]

If it is about Slam dunk contest moments it would have to Darrell Armstrong in 1996 with a lay-up! Damn it was very funny!

[rknine15]

1 and 2 should be Vince Carters under leg dunk and 360 windmill.

[AllenIverson3]

Carter's dunk may very well be the most impressive...

but they labeled this list "top moments"...

and the top slam dunk contest moment hands down is the Jordan free throw line dunk...

when I was growing up every single kid I knew had a poster of that dunk on their wall...

there was no that didn't know about that dunk...even mothers that don't watch the NBA knew about that dunk...

plus the dunk contest was 100x more popular back then...today it is an after thought...

2 should be Webb IMO

3 should be Domonique

4 should be Dr. J

then throw in Carter at 5


JMO...based on how popular they were


How tha **** is Jordan's dunk more impressive than Carter's 360 reverse windmill?? :confusedshrug: People were jumping off their seats and their eyes were popping out...and both of Jordan's dunks from inside the line were overrated...How tha **** u gon give him a 50 for the same dunk second year in a row?? Thats just plain bull****...So who ever dunks from the line should get 50 right?? Only Jordan got that ****...Why? Because, Stern is RETARDED!!! :hammerhead: So don't come in here with that bull**** comment...BTW
Carter>>>>>>>>>>Jordan when it comes to dunking...

[Kebab Stall]

VC 360 was so freaking ridicolous, I want to see Rudy Gay try it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lnw8qCxKk8

Remember when Rudy done this? I can definitly see him putting a spin in there. He's got the length, he's got the height on his jump and there is no doubt that, that was a full windmill, not half a windmill that some guys seem to do.

[bisk]

Carter's dunk may very well be the most impressive...

but they labeled this list "top moments"...

and the top slam dunk contest moment hands down is the Jordan free throw line dunk...

when I was growing up every single kid I knew had a poster of that dunk on their wall...

there was no that didn't know about that dunk...even mothers that don't watch the NBA knew about that dunk...

plus the dunk contest was 100x more popular back then...today it is an after thought...

2 should be Webb IMO

3 should be Domonique

4 should be Dr. J

then throw in Carter at 5


JMO...based on how popular they were

Your answer:


How tha **** is Jordan's dunk more impressive than Carter's 360 reverse windmill?? :confusedshrug: People were jumping off their seats and their eyes were popping out...and both of Jordan's dunks from inside the line were overrated...How tha **** u gon give him a 50 for the same dunk second year in a row?? Thats just plain bull****...So who ever dunks from the line should get 50 right?? Only Jordan got that ****...Why? Because, Stern is RETARDED!!! :hammerhead: So don't come in here with that bull**** comment...BTW
Carter>>>>>>>>>>Jordan when it comes to dunking...


Learn to read, before acting all "stars" on one....:rolleyes:
and primetime is right, it's about the moments, not the dunks itself.
Of course the Carter dunk was much more ridiculous.

[AirJordan23]

if they labeled this "top 10 slam dunk contest dunks" then I would agree

but they labeled this "moments"...

and the VC 360 pales in comparison to the 4 behind it...

your avatar was the greatest dunk contest "MOMENT" in the history of the dunk contest...no question about it...

that is the most well known dunk ever...PERIOD...it was a moment in NBA history that no one will ever forget if you were around to see it...

the list fails at #1 IMO...
I think Carter's dunk was more impressive. I guess we agree to disagree.

[AirJordan23]

You need to remember that there wasn't a dunk comp from '96 until Vince did his thing
IIRC, they had one in '97 when Kobe won. You're right though. '98 and '99 didn't have one.

[ProfessorMurder]

Larry Johnson from the Charlotte Hornets, had the hardest and nastiest 360 I've ever seen in my life in the '93 dunk contest.

That dunk was incredible...

[Manute for Ever!]

IIRC, they had one in '97 when Kobe won. You're right though. '98 and '99 didn't have one.

Oops, my mistake, I knew it was something like that :cheers: