36 Dunks never done in the NBA Dunk Contest

[Living Being]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrHFFFYhuzA

:eek:

The under both legs and reverse 360 between the legs are pretty crazy.

[JtotheIzzo]

some of those were quite impressive

I am curious to see how people feel about the off the side of the backboard dunks, they just don't seem as spectacular, they are difficult but not as impressive for whatever reason, especially when the toss is performed by someone else. It is harder than off the front of the board, but front of the board seems more dramatic.

[CavaliersFTW]

The Dunk Contest gimmick has lost its splendor. It's all about props, stage, and theatrical showmanship now. Simple actual athletic dunks are almost irrelevant anymore because 97% of what is athletically possible that can please a crowd or dunk contest judge on the merits of strictly athleticism/technical difficulty has already been done.

[Im Still Ballin]

The Dunk Contest gimmick has lost its splendor. It's all about props, stage, and theatrical showmanship now. Simple actual athletic dunks are almost irrelevant anymore because 97% of what is athletically possible that can please a crowd or dunk contest judge on the merits of strictly athleticism/technical difficulty has already been done.
Source?

[QuebecBaller]

Best cartwheel dunk ever

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHIoS9ZUupI

:lol :lol

[Living Being]

The Dunk Contest gimmick has lost its splendor. It's all about props, stage, and theatrical showmanship now. Simple actual athletic dunks are almost irrelevant anymore because 97% of what is athletically possible that can please a crowd or dunk contest judge on the merits of strictly athleticism/technical difficulty has already been done.
I disagree. It's all about having good dunkers and letting them dunk. So many years wasted with experiments and poor formats. The years where VC, JRich, and now Zach Lavine, were pretty nice. I did not enjoy the theatrics of this year, though. It seems forced and unnecessary. It's good enough when someone completes a dunk cleanly and acts pumped about it.

[Rake2204]

The Dunk Contest gimmick has lost its splendor. It's all about props, stage, and theatrical showmanship now. Simple actual athletic dunks are almost irrelevant anymore because 97% of what is athletically possible that can please a crowd or dunk contest judge on the merits of strictly athleticism/technical difficulty has already been done.While I recall you mentioning that you would not be watching this year's dunk contest, I must confess that it was a highly entertaining show for many, and for anything but the props, stage, and theatrical showmanship.

Zach LaVine performed dunks that many had seen before, yet they still excited and wowed for his execution and aesthetic appeal. And Victor Oladipo was also bringing pleasing jams to the table. Again, they weren't entirely foreign dunks, but they still entertained many.

Similarly, we'd already seen Dominique Wilkins' windmill and double-pump reverse numerous times before his 1988 showdown with Michael Jordan. Yet, his performance was still exciting.

Moreover, Harold Miner didn't invent a new dunk for his clincher. It was essentially a double-pump reverse. But it was his style and unique approach to an established dunk that thrilled and carved his spot in history. Even when a dunk has been invented, it doesn't mean its excitement is gone. There's tons of layers, alterations, and styles to bring to the table. That holds true today.

All that said, I respect your opinion on this matter.

[Rake2204]

some of those were quite impressive

I am curious to see how people feel about the off the side of the backboard dunks, they just don't seem as spectacular, they are difficult but not as impressive for whatever reason, especially when the toss is performed by someone else. It is harder than off the front of the board, but front of the board seems more dramatic.I thought I was the only one. The off-the-side-of-the-backboard is not a preferable approach for me. I don't quite know why. Oftentimes they don't look as great as I wish they would.

It almost feels gimmicky to me, like they're trying to earn bonus points from the passer making a precise dish. Then again, I suppose it allows for "off-the-backboard" type dunks from the baseline. Still don't tend to love them.

[plowking]

Most people just want jams to be thrown down on the first or second attempt. Hell, Lavine missed one first attempt I think, and people said the dunk wa worse because of it.

Half that shit looks damn hard to make on a first attempt.

[GOBB]

Off the side of the backboard is something like the FT line dunk. It was cool when it was first done. Then cool when a few others did it. Now its just like, eh. And I mean the basic FT line dunk. Not any variation where a guy is doing a windmill etc etc The Dr.J/MJ FT line dunk. That's how I feel about the off the side of the backboard. Iggy did it and I was like whoa :applause: Now it's like eh. You really gotta perform a difficult maneuver to win me off.

I would like to see if Lavine can do a 720. Or anyone for that matter.