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2013/03/03 1:19 pm

Magic Johnson Offers LeBron $1 Million to be in Dunk Contest

After LeBron James’ pregame dunk routine went viral last week, some NBA fans criticized him for performing dunks in practice that he could easily win an All-Star weekend slam dunk contest with. However, most fans were simply in awe of just how spectacular the dunks were and wanted to see more. By now, almost everybody would love to see James compete in the All-Star slam dunk contest, but many...

2013/02/27 5:07 pm

LeBron Criticized for Pregame Dunk Routine (VIDEO)

NBA fans have been begging LeBron James to enter the All-Star weekend slam dunk contest for years because they know he would put on a spectacular show, but year after year James refuses. Maybe it’s because he performs his own contest-worthy dunks before every Miami Heat game. James has displayed his extraordinary dunking ability during several games this season, but recently he’s been...

2013/01/04 10:41 pm

Video: Kobe Bryant dunks on Chris Paul

In the battle between the Los Angeles NBA teams – Kobe Bryant steals the Chris Paul pass in the first quarter, takes it down court, and dunks on Chris Paul. Salt in wound. Nothing much else to say here. (more…)

2011/05/16 10:32 am

Pic: Taj Gibson dunks on Dwayne Wade

You’ve likely seen the video highlights of this Taj Gibson going up and over Dwyane Wade with a two-handed slam. Here’s the picture of the Bull’s forward above Wade before cramming it down, posterizing the Miami superstar. Discuss the Chicago Bulls in our NBA Forum “It was a very athletic play,” Wade said after game. “I knew I didn’t have a chance when I started...

2011/03/31 11:49 am

Who Invented the Slam Dunk? History behind the Dunk

Slam Dunks are one of the, if not THE, most exciting plays plays in basketball. Dunks are routinely shown on Sportscenter highlights – often serve as an exclamation point for a dominant performance by a team or single player. (Discuss the Slam Dunk’s history) The “slam dunk” has even entered the lexicon as a popular expression inferring a favorable outcome, but who invented...

2011/03/09 7:25 am

Woman Slams: Sylvia Fowles dunks in Europe (Video)

WNBA star Sylvia Fowles throws down an easy dunk on the breakway during the Euroleague all-star game on her way to being named MVP. Discuss the Women’s All-Star Game in our forum Nothing super-spectacular, but certainly surprised by the ease in which Fowles flew in for the one-hand jam – she definitely looks more Brittney Griner than Lisa Leslie. Fowles scored 16 points as “The Rest...

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