Nash: "I promised a friend if the fans vote me in the Allstar game I'll try to dunk."

[OmniStrife]

From his Facebook:

I promised a friend if the fans vote me in the Allstar game I'll try to dunk. What was I thinking? Is this where I ask fans to stop voting for me?
http://www.facebook.com/stevenash

:facepalm

Hell, if he actually manages to dunk just stop it all right there and give him his 3rd MVP! :lol

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/5205/nashdunk.png

[LAClipsFan33]

Haha that fool gonna get hung bad

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

I'd be more impressed if he said he was gonna try to play defense if they voted him in :pimp:

[Rose]

Switching all guard votes to Nash now.

[N0Skillz]

just voted for him

[Go Getter]

I'd be more impressed if he said he was gonna try to play defense if they voted him in :pimp:
:oldlol:

[KG5MVP]

Nash using reverse psychology to get votes

[Scoooter]

I would love to see him dunk.

[Go Getter]

I would love to see him dunk.


I played HS ball in Indiana and saw plenty of sub 6'5" white guys dunk. How is Nash any different.

He's 6 feet plus and works out all the time....why would it be so amazing to see him do a simple dunk?

:confusedshrug:

[Noob Saibot]

A Steve Nash dunk would be better than any dunk contest dunk!

Vote Nash, watch him do his 1st dunk attempt in the NBA All Star Game!

Aye hold up? did Nash really say that? where's a link?

[OmniStrife]

A Steve Nash dunk would be better than any dunk contest dunk!

Vote Nash, watch him do his 1st dunk attempt in the NBA All Star Game!

Aye hold up? did Nash really say that? where's a link?

http://www.facebook.com/stevenash

[Spue]

Switching all guard votes to Nash now.
This

[Cermet]

I played HS ball in Indiana and saw plenty of sub 6'5" white guys dunk. How is Nash any different.

He's 6 feet plus and works out all the time....why would it be so amazing to see him do a simple dunk?

:confusedshrug:

Because he has never done that in his whole long NBA carreer.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

We're gonna need to turn the vertical slider up for Nash.

Maybe up the dunk ability slider too so he can do something really cool

And of course increase the durability slider so that he doesn't get hurt while attempting something

[50inchvertical]

I played HS ball in Indiana and saw plenty of sub 6'5" white guys dunk. How is Nash any different.

He's 6 feet plus and works out all the time....why would it be so amazing to see him do a simple dunk?

:confusedshrug:Nash said himself he hasn't dunked in yrs but assumes he still can. It's on his twitter

[Go Getter]

Nash said himself he hasn't dunked in yrs but assumes he still can. It's on his twitter


I don't believe that (he doesn't KNOW if he can dunk or not).

I would bet that he can dunk (basic one handed dunk) quite easily.

If he did it in a regular season game I'd be kinda hype because he doesn't dunk but I don't see the big deal overall.

[bluechox2]

but nash is nowhere near getting voted in

[Go Getter]

Lemme alter my stance.

If he does something other than the basic one handed dunk I will be [kinda] excited.

[olddangerfield]

Just googled "nash dunking" on google and literally came up with no videos of that action. LOLS

[chauzer]

Just googled "nash dunking" on google and literally came up with no videos of that action. LOLS
:roll:

[Clutch]

I'd be more impressed if he said he was gonna try to play defense if they voted him in :pimp:
:lol

[VishaltotheG]

I'd be more impressed if he said he was gonna try to play defense if they voted him in :pimp:

He tries, he just either doesn't know how to play defense or he just plain sucks at it.

[beermonsteroo]

That would be awesome to see. let's hope he's in!

[Revelation]

I played HS ball in Indiana and saw plenty of sub 6'5" white guys dunk. How is Nash any different.

He's 6 feet plus and works out all the time....why would it be so amazing to see him do a simple dunk?

:confusedshrug:

1) He's 36 years old.

2) No one has ever seen him dunk.

[novocaine]

Nash using reverse psychology to get votes


this :oldlol:

[50inchvertical]

I don't believe that (he doesn't KNOW if he can dunk or not).

I would bet that he can dunk (basic one handed dunk) quite easily.

If he did it in a regular season game I'd be kinda hype because he doesn't dunk but I don't see the big deal overall.
Why not? Jeff Hornacek was the same way. When asked if he could dunk, he said he doesn't know because he never tried. But here's Nash's exact quote

http://twitter.com/SteveNash/status/19920677876273152
RT @matt__131: @SteveNash can you dunk? Cause raja bell says you can.(About 3 years ago I did at practice. Haven't tried since)

[No_Control]

I'm guessing the chances of him being chosen as a reserve are slim as well right?

[Snicklefritz]

1) He's 36 years old.

2) No one has ever seen him dunk.

3) Canadian

[New York Knicks]

He's 6'3 and plays professional basketball. Of course he can dunk.

[50inchvertical]

He's 6'3 and plays professional basketball. Of course he can dunk.
I doubt it. His best elevation is off his right leg too so that would make it that much more difficult for him because he would have to dunk left handed or 2 handed in that case. Right hand- right foot is possible, but because your body balance would be off (unless you practice it that way over a long period), you have to jump even higher to make up for it.

You can probably find a video of him doing a good finger roll with his hand at or slightly above the rim, but I know for experience that that's still a big difference the last couple of inches needed to dunk.

[NBA4EVER]

You guys have never seen Nash dunk?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48vuroaoByk&feature=related

[Kblaze8855]

He looked able to dunk in that commercial TNT is playing every 20 minutes too. 97 Nash that is.

[PurpleChuck]

Shit just got real.:oldlol:

Voting now.

[50inchvertical]

He looked able to dunk in that commercial TNT is playing every 20 minutes too. 97 Nash that is.
14 yrs ago, he's almost 37 now. He would've been 22 in that video

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

He tries, he just either doesn't know how to play defense or he just plain sucks at it.

I think its the former

[HB40TheNextStar]

The real highlight would not be Nash dunking, but him falling on his ass after the ball hits the front of the rim. Actually, I'm wrong. It would watching the allstars and celebrities laughing as the camera will obviously focus on them right after it happens.

Either way, I'm voting for Nash now.

[d.bball.guy]

If Nash gets voted to the all-star game, everytime he touches the ball, everybody on the court will run backwards to make way for a Nash dunk. Vote For Nash! :lol

[Z0mgZ0rs]

He can obviously dunk. He's 6'3 and definitely has higher than normal hops. Hell, I'm 6'0 and I can dunk. The question is, is there ever an appropriate time for Nash to dunk instead of a clean layup or nice assist?

[dennisdeng2002]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoRuyh3x6xM
Visual Proof, even though it's not a "clean" dunk Steve doesn't seem to be trying and it's with his left.

[bergs14]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcnG-o03qJQ

Old video from 3 or so yrs ago asking Raja Bell questions, and he says steve can dunk.

[pethuel03]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoRuyh3x6xM
Visual Proof, even though it's not a "clean" dunk Steve doesn't seem to be trying and it's with his left.

how the f*ck did they do that commercial :wtf:

[wally_world]

Shouldve said it earlier and would probably have got voted in :lol

[High Roller]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoRuyh3x6xM
Visual Proof, even though it's not a "clean" dunk Steve doesn't seem to be trying and it's with his left.

This isn't 15 years ago (although I think he can probably do it if given time and a clear path to the ring).

[NBA4EVER]

This isn't 15 years ago (although I think he can probably do it if given time and a clear path to the ring).

Yeah im pretty sure that Nash while he was back in College

These NBA commercials are awesome

[Sticks]

This isn't 15 years ago (although I think he can probably do it if given time and a clear path to the ring).

That commercial is pretty new actually, they just did his hair and make-up to make him look young.

But people please, he can Dunk, that much should be obvious. The thing is that it's probably not a 100% dunk even on a fast-break situation. So why risk the 2 points if a lay-up for him is 100%...

[Noble6]

Nash using reverse psychology to get votes
yeah:lol

[Rake2204]

I would thoroughly enjoy watching his in-game attempt. If he finished no problem, it'd still be somewhat strange to see.

If he discovers it's hopeless, I could see him pulling off the Jason "White Chocolate" Williams windmill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7eHArXQBkM

[Kombo]

I would thoroughly enjoy watching his in-game attempt. If he finished no problem, it'd still be somewhat strange to see.

If he discovers it's hopeless, I could see him pulling off the Jason "White Chocolate" Williams windmill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7eHArXQBkM

Lol, "The booster seat" dunk..

[Jordan23GOAT]

Lol you can see that he gets up with his finger rolls, he can dunk he just chooses not to.

[inclinerator]

on that new nba commercial a young steve nash dunked

[swe_suns]

on that new nba commercial a young steve nash dunked

no he didn't

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaNDuOV1q-U

plus it's 15 years later...

[inclinerator]

i would count that as a dunk

[XxSMSxX]

I played HS ball in Indiana and saw plenty of sub 6'5" white guys dunk. How is Nash any different.

He's 6 feet plus and works out all the time....why would it be so amazing to see him do a simple dunk?

:confusedshrug:

Well he's only 6'2 but the only time i've ever seen him try to dunk he got hung on the rim...badly. So it would be nice to see someone who doesn't ever throw it down to finally do so

[bdreason]

Anyone who thinks Nash can't dunk is a moron.

[LBJ 4 MVP]

Anyone who thinks Nash can't dunk is a moron.
I know he COULD. But how many 37 year old white guys do you know that can dunk?

[NBA4EVER]

That was Steve Nash when he was in College. All of these NBA commercials are never before seen footage of these guys in their younger years.

Then they go back with some crazy video editing and put people in the videos. That is the part everyone is trying to figure out

[crisoner]

I'm voting for Nash!

[Cermet]

That commercial is a mindf3ck.

[Talent]

I know he COULD. But how many 37 year old white guys do you know that can dunk?

Has nothing to do with white. It is all age.

[Sakkreth]

He plays for Phoenix, they can make him able to if he cannot...

[NastaMaverick]

That was Steve Nash when he was in College. All of these NBA commercials are never before seen footage of these guys in their younger years.

Then they go back with some crazy video editing and put people in the videos. That is the part everyone is trying to figure out
:confusedshrug: whats there to figure out? that technology is not new...

[NBA4EVER]

:confusedshrug: whats there to figure out? that technology is not new...

I know this technology isn't new but just the fact that it was used in such a creative way makes it pretty amazing

[01amberfirewv]

Has nothing to do with white. It is all age.


I know a lot of white guys that can dunk, including one that is 5'7 but I agree his age isn't going to help him any

BTW did someone say Jason Williams dunk? Jdub from DubV!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEkLY3fKcQ

One of my all time favorite players

[SpecialQue]

That was Steve Nash when he was in College. All of these NBA commercials are never before seen footage of these guys in their younger years.

Then they go back with some crazy video editing and put people in the videos. That is the part everyone is trying to figure out

The one with Durant is creepy. The guy talking to him sounds like he's lusting after the poor kid.

[NBA4EVER]

The one with Durant is creepy. The guy talking to him sounds like he's lusting after the poor kid.

Especially when he was like "Were gonna love you in OKC" then smiles at him :lol

[50inchvertical]

That commercial is pretty new actually, they just did his hair and make-up to make him look young.

But people please, he can Dunk, that much should be obvious. The thing is that it's probably not a 100% dunk even on a fast-break situation. So why risk the 2 points if a lay-up for him is 100%...
:oldlol: No it's not. It's actual old footage from 14 yrs ago

[inclinerator]

lol at the make him look young

[NBA4EVER]

:oldlol: No it's not. It's actual old footage from 14 yrs ago

Thank You

[Rake2204]

I know a lot of white guys that can dunk, including one that is 5'7 but I agree his age isn't going to help him any

BTW did someone say Jason Williams dunk? Jdub from DubV!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEkLY3fKcQ

One of my all time favorite players
Darn J-Will and his apparent ability to palm a basketball a little bit. I'd have 12,000 more dunking opportunities than I do if I could palm the rock a little.

[KevinNYC]

Someone asked Jason Kidd if he could still dunk. He said the last time he tried he could, but that was a year ago. He wasn't going to try it now, because, he's 37 years old and it wasn't worth the risk of injury.

It's the age thing that is the key. Even for pro athletes.

[NBA4EVER]

Since were talking about short white guys and dunking...Has Mike Bibby ever thrown down in a game?

[50inchvertical]

Since were talking about short white guys and dunking...Has Mike Bibby ever thrown down in a game?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPBrrRR40dI

weak sauce

[d.bball.guy]

That kid looks like Devin Ebanks:lol

[Scoooter]

Darn J-Will and his apparent ability to palm a basketball a little bit. I'd have 12,000 more dunking opportunities than I do if I could palm the rock a little.
Nate Robinson can't palm a regulation basketball. I think I heard that he can't even palm a woman's ball. Neither can Derrick Rose, I believe.

[OmniStrife]

By the way Dragic dunks quite often when he gets a clean path to the Basket.
He's 6'4 though, and much younger.

[NBA4EVER]

Nate Robinson can't palm a regulation basketball. I think I heard that he can't even palm a woman's ball. Neither can Derrick Rose, I believe.

Ya that's true about Nate Robinson. Which is pretty amazing because he still throws down dunks in games and can do between the legs dunks

I had no idea DRose couldnt palm a basketball