Was Kobe's dunk on Clint Capella (who?) amazing? Or just surprising?

[CavaliersFTW]

Almost no elevation. Which a forgettable player half-heartedly contests (and who could blame him, Kobe's been running on fumes).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d-qNw5URm4

It was more like an old man yelling at the clouds and seeing them coincidentally part rather than an actual triumph over age and gravity was it not? Inspiring in the sense that we see Kobe sort of overcome (but sort of not because he didn't get very high) his struggle with age by squeaking the ball above the rim in the way that it can only be considered impressive in the way it is to see a 50 year old man barely dunk in an empty gym. Sure, not many 2 guards at his 37 years of age may be able to. But still, for the amount of attention it got in a vacuum, compared with other dunks in NBA history (be them by Kobe, or anyone else) how would you guys truthfully rate it?

[dubeta]

Well.... lets just say its as surprising as Wilt maintaining his regular season ppg average into the finals

[$LakerGold]

It was definitely surprising in a sense that after all these years of seeing him having to suffer from injuries.

From the dunk to the camera work to showing everyone's reaction - it was a beautiful moment for Kobe/Laker fans. & when Dwight smiled :D it's real.

[ShaqTwizzle]

Reggie Miller ruined it... so corny.

The dunk was actually nice (in relative terms) given Bryant's physical limitations.
The athletic ability isn't there anymore but the style & skill was still on display.
And that Dwight reaction was funny.

:pimp:

[$LakerGold]

I mean, just look at the Rockets' bench, even Corey Brewer was about to do the usual "hold up, don't cross the line" then realizes he plays for the Rockets. :roll:

[jongib369]

More so surprising, you can tell Dwight was thinking the same thing. He was happy to see it, but you can tell he was laughing at how everyone was reacting. Probably saying to himself "You guys should of seen what he did to me my rookie year if you think that's impressive"

He's been doing a lot better lately, and I'd say this shot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfgGD_JBwiw) was more impressive than that dunk

This (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odALnIiQh0E) was awesome to see too. That's vintage Kobe. That's Kobe with "Venom in his veins"

Right now, considering he's retiring, and how he's played, every moment like that is going to be overblown. But it still should be appreciated

http://ballislife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/17736-kobe-dunk-on-dwight-howard.jpg



:bowdown:

[Smoke117]

Let's put it this way...if that was Demar Derozan, nobody would even give a shit about that dunk.

[CavaliersFTW]

More so surprising, you can tell Dwight was thinking the same thing. He was happy to see it, but you can tell he was laughing at how everyone was reacting. Probably saying to himself "You guys should of seen what he did to me my rookie year if you think that's impressive"

He's been doing a lot better lately, and I'd say this shot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfgGD_JBwiw) was more impressive than that dunk

This (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odALnIiQh0E) was awesome to see too. That's vintage Kobe. That's Kobe with "Venom in his veins"

Right now, considering he's retiring, and how he's played, every moment like that is going to be overblown. But it still should be appreciated

http://ballislife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/17736-kobe-dunk-on-dwight-howard.jpg


:bowdown:
That's an all-time dunk right there :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[jongib369]

That's an all-time dunk right there :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p5M6KKx6GA


:roll:

[TommyGriffin]

Well.... lets just say its as surprising as Wilt maintaining his regular season ppg average into the finals

:eek:

[jongib369]

Don't want to make this about him, but if when Elgin dunked on Wilt he lost sleep over it...He would of been so ****ing mad if dunked on like that it'd be hilarious. Big guys dunking on him is another thing, but "little" guys? Kobe probably would have to apologize to his Center after Wilt vented his anger on him :lol

[Straight_Ballin]

Soft ass current era.... where those who have been playing for 20 seasons still dunk over defenses. :sleeping

[Rake2204]

It was surprising, which can help make it feel amazing, depending on someone's feelings on Bryant. The circumstances surrounding a dunk can be a part of what provides the personality of a dunk.

Similarly, when Michael Jordan broke off his first dunk as a Wizard (preseason against the Nets), it wasn't a spectacular dunk in and of itself, but it was pretty great to see, which makes it feel like a better dunk than it was.

Sidenote, can't help but admit my Vince Carter fandom came to the forefront when I saw Bryant finish off that flush. Gotta show some love for what this dude was doing just two weeks ago, a month away from age 39:

http://i.imgur.com/AzDPIa1.gif

[AirFederer]

Not amazing, but nice. Nice to see that Brick Mamba can still get u....dunk. :cheers:

[20Four]

It was surprising, which can help make it feel amazing, depending on someone's feelings on Bryant. The circumstances surrounding a dunk can be a part of what provides the personality of a dunk.

Similarly, when Michael Jordan broke off his first dunk as a Wizard (preseason against the Nets), it wasn't a spectacular dunk in and of itself, but it was pretty great to see, which makes it feel like a better dunk than it was.

Sidenote, can't help but admit my Vince Carter fandom came to the forefront when I saw Bryant finish off that flush. Gotta show some love for what this dude was doing just two weeks ago, a month away from age 39:

http://i.imgur.com/AzDPIa1.gif

Do you have the youtube clip of that VC dunk?

[JT123]

Capella barely even tried to contest it. :lol
Considering Kobe hadn't even attempted a dunk all season all he did was catch the defender by surprise. Nothing special about it tbh

[Rake2204]

Do you have the youtube clip of that VC dunk?Here you are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CE2WlaY44U

[20Four]

Here you are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CE2WlaY44U
appreciate it

[20Four]

Capella barely even tried to contest it. :lol
Considering Kobe hadn't even attempted a dunk all season all he did was catch the defender by surprise. Nothing special about it tbh
:roll: :roll: :roll:

You forgot to shine my shoes kid, or are you too busy wrapping burritos?

[Jameerthefear]

:roll: :roll: :roll:

You forgot to shine my shoes kid, or are you too busy wrapping burritos?
Get off the internet and go grab his order, you little bitch.

[Velocirap31]

Vince really does still get up high, wow. Props to Kobe as well, he's coming back now from injuries that would have ended most athlete's careers at that age.

[ISHGoat]

Get off the internet and go grab his order, you little bitch.

😂😂

[dubeta]

Get off the internet and go grab his order, you little bitch.


Holy shit :roll: :roll:

[references]

of course it was just surprising. any other SG does that and it is a nonstory

[TommyGriffin]

I'm a New Orleans fan and a fan of the Cavaliers as well. I don't really like Kobe ever since the Rape thing but that was a Monster Slam Dunk.

[20Four]

Get off the internet and go grab his order, you little bitch.
ya? Since Im a little bitch why dont you go box me then? As I said over and over I called you out soooo many times, but your crack head parents wont even let you out the house.....honestly jameer, be honest, do you have any friends at all? Man, all your ALTS have 1000+ posts in them in less than a couple months, like real talk...do you go outside? Ill PM you, if you wanna box as I said ill pay for everything, you will even get free healthcare since I'm a nurse.....deal?

[references]

ya? Since Im a little bitch why dont you go box me then? As I said over and over I called you out soooo many times, but your crack head parents wont even let you out the house.....honestly jameer, be honest, do you have any friends at all? Man, all your ALTS have 1000+ posts in them in less than a couple months, like real talk...do you go outside? Ill PM you, if you wanna box as I said ill pay for everything, you will even get free healthcare since I'm a nurse.....deal?

you're a nurse but picking fights with children on the internet:applause:

[20Four]

you're a nurse but picking fights with children on the internet:applause:
Just trying to teach him a lesson....kid talks too much, I bet in person, hes a quiet little bitch....hes my bitch in these forums......how does it feel to be a nurses bitch?

Remember, you're my bitch no matter what, your stupid McDonald's joke doesnt work anymore just because your parents have been working there for 20 years and still didnt make cashier lol

[references]

Just trying to teach him a lesson....kid talks too much, I bet in person, hes a quiet little bitch....hes my bitch in these forums......how does it feel to be a nurses bitch?

Cant wait to beat you then hang you like kunta kinte
you come across less like a nurse and presumable grown man and more like a disturbed kid in highschool that still hasn't realized that people have grown up since the 4th grade. if you are truly a nurse and educated sit back and just read what you just typed out. just take it in

[imnew09]

Capela the modern version of Wilt



A 37yrs old about to retire just dunked on Wilt let that sink in

[Goofsta Knicca]

Surprised dat n99a could still dunk in game!

[SpaceJam]

Fun fact, first time a 37 year old player, in his 20th season, on the Lakers, whilst wearing number 24 whilst his team was down 10 or more at home has dunked



Obvious GOAT

[IllegalD]

http://cdn.slamonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kobe.jpeg

[FKAri]

Well.... lets just say its as surprising as Wilt maintaining his regular season ppg average into the finals

Dubeta will defend Kobe if it means sticking it to CavsFTW
:roll: :roll: :roll:

[coin24]

Top 5 dunk of the season:bowdown: :bowdown:

Mamba still shitting on the haters:oldlol:

[SpaceJam]

http://cdn.slamonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kobe.jpeg

Yoooooo, that dude between Capela's legs asleep or nah?

[Rockets(T-mac)]

It was one of those dunk of the game dunks. Good enough to make you say something when you saw it happen, but nothing more. But because Kobe did it at his age and currently being in the retirement tour it was definitely a stand up moment if you're a basketball fan.

[Elosha]

It was surprising, which can help make it feel amazing, depending on someone's feelings on Bryant. The circumstances surrounding a dunk can be a part of what provides the personality of a dunk.

Similarly, when Michael Jordan broke off his first dunk as a Wizard (preseason against the Nets), it wasn't a spectacular dunk in and of itself, but it was pretty great to see, which makes it feel like a better dunk than it was.

Sidenote, can't help but admit my Vince Carter fandom came to the forefront when I saw Bryant finish off that flush. Gotta show some love for what this dude was doing just two weeks ago, a month away from age 39:

http://i.imgur.com/AzDPIa1.gif

Vince has perhaps kept his sheer vertical explosiveness better than any other "old" SG/SF in league history. MJ was close, he was still very underrated as a dunker while he played for the Wizards from 38-40. Jordan was also overcoming some challenges with knee issues, broken ribs, and generally being way overweight and out of shape in 2001. But he still played into shape and started being, relatively speaking, a still dangerous and explosive player, with a surprising number of dunks. He probably had more raw dunks that Vince at this age, but I think Vince still gets higher overall. No question however, that Jordan was a much better player than Vince at age 38. Still Vince is aging very gracefully and still a powerful dunker while Kobe overall looks absolutely horrible as a dunker, barely even able to do it. So in comparing the three of them as dunkers now:

1/1(a) Wizards Jordan/current Carter








(2) Kobe

[Cold soul]

It was combination of both amazing and surprising at same time.

[Rake2204]

Vince has perhaps kept his sheer vertical explosiveness better than any other "old" SG/SF in league history. MJ was close, he was still very underrated as a dunker while he played for the Wizards from 38-40. Jordan was also overcoming some challenges with knee issues, broken ribs, and generally being way overweight and out of shape in 2001. But he still played into shape and started being, relatively speaking, a still dangerous and explosive player, with a surprising number of dunks. He probably had more raw dunks that Vince at this age, but I think Vince still gets higher overall. No question however, that Jordan was a much better player than Vince at age 38. Still Vince is aging very gracefully and still a powerful dunker while Kobe overall looks absolutely horrible as a dunker, barely even able to do it. Yeah, I think the bigger issue for Carter has been the decline of his first step; probably really kicked in with the Suns around 2010 before he appeared to regain his health and lose a little weight before joining the Mavs.

So, yeah, his dunk frequency has taken a hit. When those moments do arise though, he's still good for something legit here or there.

http://media.giphy.com/media/3rgXBH87mRWJ9vQ2v6/giphy.gif

Sidenote, Dominique Wilkins deserves some recognition amongs the aged SG/SF crowd. He was 37 and 38 with the Spurs but was still pounding alley-oops and probably has the best tip-dunk off all-time for a wing aged 37 or older: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOMtuR2nOPY#t=2m27s

http://i.imgur.com/svsdWkh.gif

[Elosha]

Yeah, I think the bigger issue for Carter has been the decline of his first step; probably really kicked in with the Suns around 2010 before he appeared to regain his health and lose a little weight before joining the Mavs.

So, yeah, his dunk frequency has taken a hit. When those moments do arise though, he's still good for something legit here or there.

http://media.giphy.com/media/3rgXBH87mRWJ9vQ2v6/giphy.gif

Sidenote, Dominique Wilkins deserves some recognition amongs the aged SG/SF crowd. He was 37 and 38 with the Spurs but was still pounding alley-oops and probably has the best tip-dunk off all-time for a wing aged 37 or older: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOMtuR2nOPY#t=2m27s

http://i.imgur.com/svsdWkh.gif


:cheers:

[TemporaMutantur]

http://cdn.slamonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kobe.jpeg

Never knew Capella got a whole hand on it. :applause:

But like mentioned before, if Demar Derozen did this shit, it would just be disregarded.

Considering the circumstances, great dunk for Kobe.