Tallest player in the NBA to not be able to dunk

[brwnman]

I think it's Jason Kapono. Have never seen him dunk and doesn't seem like he could get up there really...

[shawbryant]

Wang Zhizhi

[Jordandunk23]

i doubt there's a player in the nba that can't dunk... they just don't do it in games..

[Valliant13]

I think it's Jason Kapono. Have never seen him dunk and doesn't seem like he could get up there really...

He can dunk. I've seen him do it in warm up. It wasn't much of dunk, but it didn't look like a huge effort.
Hell Jose threw down two in games dunks this year, and I had never seen him do one before that, so you can never really write a guy off unless they flat out state they cannot.

[Meticode]

I think it's Jason Kapono. Have never seen him dunk and doesn't seem like he could get up there really...

Thread made a little over a year ago...

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73110

Apparently the players in question are John Stockton and Jeff Hornacek

[brwnman]

He can dunk. I've seen him do it in warm up. It wasn't much of dunk, but it didn't look like a huge effort.
Hell Jose threw down two in games dunks this year, and I had never seen him do one before that, so you can never really write a guy off unless they flat out state they cannot.

No way? I've been dying to see Kapono dunk. Warmups, game anything. Damn I missed out. I got the idea when I saw Barea with that layup. I hate Barea...

[brwnman]

Thread made a little over a year ago...

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73110

i'm sorry. extremely sorry...

[Kombo]

@ Kapano's draft workout he had a 8'6'' standing reach with a 30'' vertical, standing vertical of 24''.

edit: i hate how my entire life, my standing vertical has always been the same as my one, two or n step vertical....

[kumquat]

Zach Randolph can barely dunk. It was funny, when he was on the knicks, the bench went crazy when he dunked it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybM4U8ylv8g

[Maggot]

luke ridnour?
steve nash?

[Valliant13]

luke ridnour?
steve nash?

Nash has stated he can dunk, but only with a volleyball.
Ridnour actually had a pretty good vert if I recall correctly, so i'd be suprised if he couldn't.

[Jinxed]

Nash has stated he can dunk, but only with a volleyball.
Ridnour actually had a pretty good vert if I recall correctly, so i'd be suprised if he couldn't.

That's not true. I remember reading that Nash throws down alley oops in pracitce.

I'm pretty sure everyone in the NBA can dunk.

[teleport]

That's not true. I remember reading that Nash throws down alley oops in pracitce.

I'm pretty sure everyone in the NBA can dunk.
what about jj barea

[G-train]

Kapono can definitely dunk. I'd say anyone who couldnt dunk would be 6'2 player and below. If you are 6'4 +, its very easy to dunk and with the training they do it would be even easier.

[G-train]

I'm pretty sure everyone in the NBA can dunk.

based on what?

[Hammertime]

what about jj barea

If I can dunk when I'm in good shape at 5'11, Barea(who unlike me, is a supremely conditioned professional athlete) can do it at 6'0.

[Jordandunk23]

imo, if your 6'0 and your in NBA (obviously you a little bit of athleticism :rolleyes: ), you should be able to dunk.. and those players below 6'0 are usually freakishly athletic anyway...

[Valliant13]

If I can dunk when I'm in good shape at 5'11, Barea(who unlike me, is a supremely conditioned professional athlete) can do it at 6'0.

While I'm not arguing your basic point, JJ is not 6'. I'd be shocked if he was over 5'10.

[G-train]

Chris Quinn? Tyrone Lue? Jacque Vaughn?

I dont think these guys can dunk, but I am guessing.

[Grinder]

what about jj barea

Barea has thrown down some sick dunks with the Puerto Rican national team. He posterized Al Horford on an alley oop in Centrobasket.

[G-train]

If I can dunk when I'm in good shape at 5'11, Barea(who unlike me, is a supremely conditioned professional athlete) can do it at 6'0.

There are many supremely conditioned professional athletes who just dont have the genetics to leap high.

[Hammertime]

While I'm not arguing your basic point, JJ is not 6'. I'd be shocked if he was over 5'10.

He's listed at 6'. I supposed I've never measured myself in shoes, so maybe I'm actually taller in my basketball sneakers.

The point I was trying to make is that while there are lazy, fat, or unathletic guys in the NBA, not one of them is under 6'5. Guys like Barea have to be in an amazing shape just to stay in the league.

[teleport]

Barea has thrown down some sick dunks with the Puerto Rican national team. He posterized Al Horford on an alley oop in Centrobasket.
oh really, then props to mr barea :cheers:

[G-train]

Anyone below 6 foot who can dunk a 10 foot basket with a full size ball is a very talented leaper - well above average.

Unless you are black.

[Hammertime]

There are many supremely conditioned professional athletes who just dont have the genetics to leap high.

It has nothing to do with genetics when you're six feet tall. A six foot tall NBA player who is in really good physical condition AND who's willing to invest time into his vertical leap can dunk. Period. Else you couldn't be in the NBA.

[brandonislegend]

If sasha can dunk, anyone can in the NBA.

THE END.

[Zak]

Chris Quinn? Tyrone Lue? Jacque Vaughn?

I dont think these guys can dunk, but I am guessing.

chriss quin has a 37 inch vert, i'm sure he can dunk

[Jinxed]

Steve Nash from a Rolling Stone Interview

"Can I dunk? I can, but it's not that pretty, and I haven't for awhile," Nash confesses. "You can say I can't dunk in the article if it makes it more interesting. I wouldn't be offended."


even Earl Boykins could dunk.

[Jinxed]

Damn Calderon can throw down with ease

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUxwJfGNkAY&feature=related

[G-train]

It has nothing to do with genetics when you're six feet tall. A six foot tall NBA player who is in really good physical condition AND who's willing to invest time into his vertical leap can dunk. Period. Else you couldn't be in the NBA.

my comment wasnt limited to nba players. I personally know at least 10 athletes that are 6 foot, 6'1, 6'2. They are supreme athletes. But genetically they are not leapers, nor necessarily fast. They are stocky, super strong and can run all day. Super fit individuals.

[Hammertime]

my comment wasnt limited to nba players. I personally know at least 10 athletes that are 6 foot, 6'1, 6'2. They are supreme athletes. But genetically they are not leapers, nor necessarily fast. They are stocky, super strong and can run all day. Super fit individuals.

As I said, there are no guys like that in the NBA. If you're around 6 feet and playing in the NBA, you've got quickness. Else you'd be getting slaughtered because you couldn't guard the Devin Harrises and Tony Parkers of the league.

[Hammertime]

Damn Calderon can throw down with ease

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUxwJfGNkAY&feature=related

Two hands AND he cocks it behind his head before throwing it down.

[Arti]

my comment wasnt limited to nba players. I personally know at least 10 athletes that are 6 foot, 6'1, 6'2. They are supreme athletes. But genetically they are not leapers, nor necessarily fast. They are stocky, super strong and can run all day. Super fit individuals.
Well, jumping is something you have to train for. Distance runners, for example, are in great shape but can't jump worth crap. Some people are naturally better at jumping than others, but if you aren't genetically gifted, jumping isn't something you can't work on

I know I read in SI that Steve Kerr couldn't dunk...

[greymatter]

Yao Ming can dunk, but he's probably the tallest NBA player ever to get stuffed by the rim on an open dunk attempt.

[PP34Deuce]

Everyone in the NBA can dunk.

Big Baby Davis looks horrible dunking he can barely get up for a 2 hand flush.

[KeylessEntry]

First guy I thought of who is semi-tall is Peja. Turns out he can still throw it down though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tWIjPNtjF8

[bdreason]

Every player in the NBA can dunk.

Anyone under 6' in the NBA is extremely athletic for their size, or they wouldn't be in the NBA.

[Toizumi]

^ I feel the same.

These guys are proffesional athletes who spend a lot of time training their conditioning, running and jumping. they have the drive to be great, that's why they are in the league. As a kid every basketball lover wants to dunk (right?). So eventhough some of these smaller guys never dunked in the league they probably did it when they were younger...

[cotdt]

Nate Robinson can't dunk, he is only 5" 8'

[phelix2000]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKggO62YPs4

[flipogb]

I think we can say everyone in the NBA has dunked at some point in their life

but while in the NBA im sure some have never dunked and can't anymore

[jinsanity]

After knee surgery+ aging, I heard J.Kidd can't dunk anymore...

But J.Kidd used to throw it down in his younger days, especially in college so...

[Gamba]

Nate Robinson can't dunk, he is only 5" 8'

When have you started watching NBA?

[Automajic23]

While I'm not arguing your basic point, JJ is not 6'. I'd be shocked if he was over 5'10.

JJ Barea is 5'8, i believe it was mentioned by the commentary last night during the mavs/nuggets game

[Floppy]

He also has very short arms, probably the shortest wingspan in the NBA. Pretty impressive how he handles himself in this league.

[2LeTTeRS]

even Earl Boykins could dunk.

With a volleyball.

[Kebab Stall]

I would be extremely shocked if Barea was over 5'10 and I would be even more shocked if that guy was 6'0. He looks like the size of a 8 year old in comparison to the ball.

[indiefan23]

I think it's Jason Kapono. Have never seen him dunk and doesn't seem like he could get up there really...

Theres reportedly 20 players in the NBA who can't dunk. Less then one a team. Forget where I found it but I was in this thread with a guy who said 50's players were as athletic as the one's today. ;0

:hammerhead:

[FIXED]

If lilojmayo can dunk. Then everybody in the NBA can dunk.

Some guys however can probably only dunk if are warm, or their legs are feeling good for that day or time such players are.

Kirk Hinrich
Jason Kidd

any others?

[indiefan23]

He also has very short arms, probably the shortest wingspan in the NBA. Pretty impressive how he handles himself in this league.

I love how people sometimes state that size in the NBA is over rated and does not count for much, then go on to list small dudes who are unquestionably athletic freaks. Like, I don't know, pick a random guy. People like to say John Stockton was not athletic or Steve Nash is not. But they play/ed in the NBA beside people like MJ, Kevin Johnson and AI. If either of them showed up at the local Y one night their athletic prowess would hold everyone in awe. And for sure, there are some athletic players at some local YMCA's. The NBA is just in another stratosphere even when compared in relation to most other pro sports.

[phoenix18]

Darell Armstrong cant dunk.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhwkhSN-f1E

[LA_Showtime]

If lilojmayo can dunk. Then everybody in the NBA can dunk.

Some guys however can probably only dunk if are warm, or their legs are feeling good for that day or time such players are.

Kirk Hinrich
Jason Kidd

any others?

Everyone knows you're LilOJMayo so why don't you just come out and say it.

[FIXED]

Everyone knows you're LilOJMayo so why don't you just come out and say it.

I am his messageer. It is 12:43 PM lilojmayo is at school at this moment.

[OneMoreSucka]

I would be extremely shocked if Barea was over 5'10 and I would be even more shocked if that guy was 6'0. He looks like the size of a 8 year old in comparison to the ball.
Because he is a genetic midget. Note the short stubby arms and large torso.

[HylianNightmare]

Darrell Armstrong could throw them down

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzkQXPPm9zk

just not during a dunk contest:applause: :applause: :applause:

and i've seen tyrone lue get up there during warmups at games

just can't find any pics:confusedshrug:

[FIXED]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P4zEIjT_o8&feature=related

at 1:23 minutes and 2:50 minutes

Kirk failed to dunk basic dunks, he wasn't even high enough. You can tell he wasn't warm that day. Even with all the ounces of adrenaline flowing in his blood he should be able to dunk easily and he couldn't. That why he probably can't dunk consistently by himself or after a hard day of practice.


also check out LeBRon James 3:53 minutes pause it HEAD OVER RIM :eek:

[KKittles30]

I still don't get why it's so amazing for someone who is 6'8" to get his head above or near the rim?

He's 80" tall the rim is 120" so all he needs is a 40" vert which by LeBron standards you know he exceeds. I'd actually be worried if he couldn't do it.



I mean even Dwight Howard's dunk was boring. he's 7'0" with possibly 3' to 2.5' arm length that makes him already at 9'.5" so all he needed was a minimum of about 30" and some change and he can slap the backboard and to dunk while doing that given his arm length it shouldn't have been hard. Creative yes, succeeded yes, amazing hardly.

Now if Nate Robinson had done it that would've been mind blowing!
He is 68" at least 50" vertical to have head at rim at the very least. and to reach 12'6" would be even more remarkable and plus to pull that off dunk given his short wingspan would be truly amazing.

[InfiniteBaskets]

I don't think Mugsy ever dunked.

[anthonyRandolph]

I don't think Mugsy ever dunked.
Can some one find a
zydrunas ilgauskas dunk and post a link .

[kumquat]

I've seen kidd and hinrich throw down some nasty ones. Also look for a hinrichs highschool mix.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_iFE7SEHNw
There's a few dunks from about 1:40 and a little reverse dunk at about 2minutes and a tip jam at 2:15

Kidd used to dunk a bit in his early Mavs days.

[Darius]

Eddie House? I've never seen him dunk.

[NotYetGreat]

I swear, if JJ Barea can dunk, I might give up. I need maybe 3-5 more inches in my vertical to be able to touch the rim, and I'm 5'9.5! Well, I am only 14 and don't work out my legs much, but still.

[Jay-Hoops]

ive never seen big baby dunk but i think he can.he's a good 6'6 although he's listed as 6'9

[LakersLaLaLand]

http://www.rotoevil.com/nba/2008-2009-slam-dunk-stats

[Number21]

Can some one find a
zydrunas ilgauskas dunk and post a link .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3ck0rsgJa4

#1, #5, #10

[White Chocolate]

If Kirk Hinrich can dunk, probably everyone else can as well.

[FIXED]

I've seen kidd and hinrich throw down some nasty ones. Also look for a hinrichs highschool mix.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_iFE7SEHNw
There's a few dunks from about 1:40 and a little reverse dunk at about 2minutes and a tip jam at 2:15

Kidd used to dunk a bit in his early Mavs days.

at 6'3 hinrich could throw some nice ones down. Now older and dealing through injuries it is harder for him to throw it down. Hinrich in high school was probably his athletic prime.