It took 16 years before we had a dunk contest worthy of Vince Carter's 2000 performance. Aaron Gordon and Zach Lavine put on a hell of a show. I don't usually say this, but it was worth the wait.
Props to Ibaka but the thing about Jordan's dunk vs Ibaka's is that even though Ibaka's was slightly further, Jordan did it with more style coming in dribbling and double clutching, and with his smaller size and higher lift it literally made it look like he was walking on air.
+Tiiger Yeah sure, but Ibaka was behind the line unlike most players. I think he's the only one I've seen do it from behind the line, of course though pound for pound it's a better dunk when someone 6'6 does it but I haven't seen guys of any size get it from truly behind the line
Well, there's something special about Vince Carters entree into the dunk contest. 16 years later the dunk contest was finally re-energized. This year it was actually a real competition between two incredible dunkers. Hearing Kenny say "It's over!!!" for the first time in 16 years since he said it regarding a Carter dunk. 2000 will forever be known as the greatest one man show. 2016 goes down in history as a 2 man show. I'm happy to see the dunk contest being taken seriously again!
Vince Carter brought the dunk contest back from the brink of destruction. This was a trial run to see if it was even worth having anymore after the disaster of 1997.
How was it lame? That was the truest 360 dunk I've ever seen. Look at how his feet are pointed at the basket before he takes off. Most people already have their feet turned 1/4 of the way around making it easier to spin
If to don't touch the rim its not a dunk its a layup. Coming from a D-12 fan its not a dunk and yes it was overrated it was just entertaining that he brought out the Superman cape.
Jordan's free throw dunk is still the nicest one out of all of them, not only was he the only one that actually brought it back to his chest and then dunked it but he's also the only one that dribbled the whole way down the court before taking off
MJs freethrow dunk is still one of a kind,, no one can copy it, all who copy his dunk did not dribble the ball and on top of that they did no do the double clutch before slamminq the ball into the hoop
***** But he is the GOAT ! 6x Finals MVP 6MVPs 10 Scoring Titles ! 1 DPOY 6 rings ! STop riding Leloser/Lefloper/Lechoke Dick ! Btw MJ 6-0 in the NBA FInals !! Lbj 2-4 Kobe 5-2 MJ>Kobe>Other Legends > Top 35 LBJ !
AIR JORDAN Sorry i like MJ and all and he is great at what he does but i think other people were better. if were talking rings DPOYs and finals look at bill russell. If we talk scoring titles look at wilt. and i dont even really like lebron tbh he is a little overrated but the point is that in MY OPINION (NOT ANYONE ELSES) i think mj isnt the GOAT
Jason Richardson dunks are among the most difficult but Vince Carter's style, power and finesse make him the best. Also Jordan's free throw line dunk is the best of its kind. All the others that jumped from the free throw line were taller and their arms were fully extended as if the won't reach the rim while Jordan did a double pump.
Dwight Howard's super man dunk shouldn't have even counted he didn't even get close to the rim he just threw it in it wasn't even a dunk more like a jump shot
What made Jordan so good was his presentation. He could make an average dunk look spectacular with the arm and leg movement. But man, Vince is got to be up there for best dunker of all time.
JR Richardson alley opp catch between the legs dunk will always be my alltime favorite because i said thats what he needs to do to win AND HE DID IT! I also got to see him play in real life so he is solidified in my book.
unbelievable dunks last week. If someone in the future does a 360 between the legs from the free throw line that should end all dunk contest. Both guys last Saturday had top 5 all time dunks. I would put Carter 360 windmill at the top with Jason Richardson second with the off backboard between legs dunk.
The most amazing one is Kenny Smith reaching a record of 8 repeats! Shut the building down... Shut the building down... Shut the building down... Shut the building down... Shut the building down... Shut the building down... Shut the building down... Shut the building down...
+Chris Jordan (WWE Uploader) MJ except being much shorter, also dribbled the ball...and he double pumped the ball during his flight to the basket. Yes on this dunk Ibaka was behind the line. MJ did it behind the line also in the 1985 Indiana slum dunk contest...so at the end MJ perfected the FT dunk as no one else ever did. Cheers!
television from the old school is much different than it is now. The commentators actually highlighted why the dunks were impressive and made an analysis on the spot. The new school people just say "wow, thats hard to do!" "Thats impressive!"
Surge Ibaka is the most underrated player in the NBA, he is a big man with a better jump shot than most guards right now and he is one of the most effective defensive players in the league. Even without his superior athleticism, he still would be a strait beast.
Mads Morrison you really think a person can start from 30 feet out run, jump at the exact right time height then if your miraculously in the vicinity your gonna get the ball remotely close to the rim. Its impossible. You said memory, even if he did 20 dunks without a blindfold and put it on on the 21st one he wouldn't be remotely close. Think about it
Mads Morrison there's also a reason they're are looking up is to calculate their hand to eye calculation and their movement and you really think that can be done blindfolded from 30ft out
geoff He has a vivid imagination? There were (and are) too many great #NBA players and you would think at least 1 would attempt and successfully perform this. The NBA gods chose #23 Ceballos. However, I see your logic behind this. However, there are plenty of other things out there in the NBA & otherwise that can't be explained. Whether he was completely blindfolded or not, it's not so impossible...
geoff Or he simply could have counted his steps and tried this many times at practice. Just as blind people can get around with next to no help you can find ways to do stuff.
Daeshawn Mccreary no but I'm not 6'11" nor am I a pro athlete, other 6'11" pro athletes can do it so that's who you compare his "dunk" to other pro athletes.
reasons why serge ibaka has the upper hand on the free throw line dunk against MJ: 1.he didnt dribbled 2.height advantage 3.higher wingspan than jordan jordans dunk is still better
So much passion & emotion those dunks from
Vince Carter & that's why those are the greatest dunks I've ever seen.
It took 16 years before we had a dunk contest worthy of Vince Carter's 2000 performance. Aaron Gordon and Zach Lavine put on a hell of a show. I don't usually say this, but it was worth the wait.
True
+Matt Williams agreed... but for me Carter's is still unbeatable.
+Matt Williams best dunk contest of all time
+Matt Williams dont forget J. Richardson :) also an back to back nba dunk contest champion
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Vid starts at 11:59
+Here in my garage Sure did, thanks
+Here in my garage AND 12:57 FINISH
i agree!!!!
Tooop yes 😍😍😍😍😍
Vince Carter... That's all.
Chorrell Klaverweide Indeed..Vince and Jordan!
Chorrell Klaverweide You gotta give Nate some love too
Can't forget jason Richardson
Chorrell Klaverweide
🙏 preach. #myfavoriteplayer
Chorrell Klaverweide "Let's go home! Let's go home ladies and gentlemen!"
Props to Ibaka but the thing about Jordan's dunk vs Ibaka's is that even though Ibaka's was slightly further, Jordan did it with more style coming in dribbling and double clutching, and with his smaller size and higher lift it literally made it look like he was walking on air.
+Tiiger plus Jordan had finesse. I've never been a huge Jordan fan (I was always into the Rain Man back in the day) but you can't deny he had style
Dr J was hating though
+Tiiger Yeah sure, but Ibaka was behind the line unlike most players. I think he's the only one I've seen do it from behind the line, of course though pound for pound it's a better dunk when someone 6'6 does it but I haven't seen guys of any size get it from truly behind the line
+Thurnis Haley download kik
Will Brown Why
Really? That fucking woman is like abusing the kid the way she grabs him.
Announcers in the 80's: "Oh, what technique and timing. That was a good dunk.
Announcers today: OHHHHH!!!!
Wow Vince is still the best, insane. Will anyone ever be as smooth? Richardson alley between the legs is very close second though.
Pause at 6:01. I don't care if that's not a dunk, that is fucking incredible from Dwight
made this video too early man, this year was much better than any of the contests.
+Arsenal For Life ikr
i think you should remake it bro you giving away cash with your ideas!
Well, there's something special about Vince Carters entree into the dunk contest. 16 years later the dunk contest was finally re-energized. This year it was actually a real competition between two incredible dunkers. Hearing Kenny say "It's over!!!" for the first time in 16 years since he said it regarding a Carter dunk. 2000 will forever be known as the greatest one man show. 2016 goes down in history as a 2 man show. I'm happy to see the dunk contest being taken seriously again!
***** wind mill from the free throw line, that's crazy.
Every innovative difficult dunk was made
Vince Carter brought the dunk contest back from the brink of destruction. This was a trial run to see if it was even worth having anymore after the disaster of 1997.
Vince Carter all day!! Full extension, Dominated the rim aggressively .. Half Man, Half Amazing
14:36, so iconic. Shit gives me chills man!
Dwight Howard's superman dunk is overrated, but his dunk where he tapped it off the glass was insane. Also, that Griffin dunk was lame.
How was it lame? That was the truest 360 dunk I've ever seen. Look at how his feet are pointed at the basket before he takes off. Most people already have their feet turned 1/4 of the way around making it easier to spin
Dwight didn't even dunk it. Just threw it in from 3 feet away. Shouldn't have even counted.
If to don't touch the rim its not a dunk its a layup. Coming from a D-12 fan its not a dunk and yes it was overrated it was just entertaining that he brought out the Superman cape.
arends698 dwight deserved to win it even though he threw it in so dwight says" DEAL WIT IT."
Mason Wong u stupid blake griffin was not lame
Michael Jordan, Dominique and few others actually DRIBBLE THE BALL! Which means they could have down it in a actual game. Much harder to do.
+Wis Dom I agree with you
Jordan's free throw dunk is still the nicest one out of all of them, not only was he the only one that actually brought it back to his chest and then dunked it but he's also the only one that dribbled the whole way down the court before taking off
All I gotta say is ... Not Anymore
The reactions are always the best
MJs freethrow dunk is still one of a kind,, no one can copy it, all who copy his dunk did not dribble the ball and on top of that they did no do the double clutch before slamminq the ball into the hoop
Actually MJ copied Juilus Erving "AKA" Doctor J. Look it up. Doctor J was the first to do the free throw line dunk.
NiiNj4mAf1a Erving was close to the free throw line, but didn't jump as far as MJ did.
wiper423 all of you need to stop riding MJ's sack
***** But he is the GOAT ! 6x Finals MVP 6MVPs 10 Scoring Titles ! 1 DPOY 6 rings ! STop riding Leloser/Lefloper/Lechoke Dick ! Btw MJ 6-0 in the NBA FInals !! Lbj 2-4 Kobe 5-2
MJ>Kobe>Other Legends > Top 35 LBJ !
AIR JORDAN Sorry i like MJ and all and he is great at what he does but i think other people were better. if were talking rings DPOYs and finals look at bill russell. If we talk scoring titles look at wilt. and i dont even really like lebron tbh he is a little overrated but the point is that in MY OPINION (NOT ANYONE ELSES) i think mj isnt the GOAT
This takes me back to my childhood💖
Carter is such a legend
Notice SLAM dunk contest... and nobody slams it like Vince Carter. Not to mention the style.
Mj dribbled that shit all the then hit em wit the double clutch best dunk from the free throw line hands down
It's over. It's over. Vince carter.
a greatest dunk contest without Spud Webb's 360 dunk??? FAIL.
REAL SHIT!
+van allen spud webb be like 5'6? wow he is the greatest dunker in nba history!
aya brea His 360 to win the dunk competition was the greatest dunk in NBA history (in my opinion).
+ninja sensei true
5'-4" and nate Robinson getting hype but no spud who started the shet for big smalls
Vince Carter best game dunks were better than most of these
Dr J revolutionized it.
Michael glorified it
Vince innovated it
Richardson was the grande finale
reverse 360 dunk of vince carter was totally insane.
Missing vc's honey dip. That ones my favorite
I cannot believe Blake Griffin won that year. SMH.
Jason Richardson dunks are among the most difficult but Vince Carter's style, power and finesse make him the best. Also Jordan's free throw line dunk is the best of its kind. All the others that jumped from the free throw line were taller and their arms were fully extended as if the won't reach the rim while Jordan did a double pump.
+iFupTrolls jordan free throw no..check out james white doing free throw dunks...much much superior to dr j and jordan combined
Many can do it but MJ's looks the best!
shaq's face at 12:04 gets me laughing every time
Dwight Howard's super man dunk shouldn't have even counted he didn't even get close to the rim he just threw it in it wasn't even a dunk more like a jump shot
Anyone come to this after Zach Levine and Aaron Gordon?
hell yeah that was a legendary contest too going down under greatest in my book
hell yeah that was a legendary contest too going down under greatest in my book
Vince Carter is by far the best dunker the NBA has ever seen. Hes also the best dunk contest I have ever witnessed.
How is spud webb not on this list
The Asian kid got choked by the lady
Don't know much about sports but looks like awesomeness!
Jason Richardson is the best dunker I've seen in a dunk contest, hands down.
+Jonesizzleful
Word.
A good laugh from the first dunk. Thanks!
Jason Richardson was a killer dunker also...
heroes come and go but legends are forever.........
2001 was the WEAKEST slam dunk contest of all time.
Kyle J it was alright.
What made Jordan so good was his presentation. He could make an average dunk look spectacular with the arm and leg movement. But man, Vince is got to be up there for best dunker of all time.
That tomahawk bounce Fred Jones did at 2:07 was sick
I remember having a poster of that free throw dunk by Jordan..sickness
JR Richardson alley opp catch between the legs dunk will always be my alltime favorite because i said thats what he needs to do to win AND HE DID IT! I also got to see him play in real life so he is solidified in my book.
unbelievable dunks last week. If someone in the future does a 360 between the legs from the free throw line that should end all dunk contest. Both guys last Saturday had top 5 all time dunks. I would put Carter 360 windmill at the top with Jason Richardson second with the off backboard between legs dunk.
Freaking loved the how the camera followed Carter at 11:58
I dont like the way the woman handled that young boy that owns that toy. She was really rough on him. I hate her for that
It was a show and all was planed
I agree. Shame though cos I'm pretty sure that lady was Rah Digga the rapper and I dig her music
***** lol nooooooo it's cheryl miller
She's the G.O.A.T for women's basketball
It was fake, it was part of the dunk
What the hell is wrong with that woman at 11:55 holding the kid like that?!?
I actually like Jason Richardson's between the legs reverse one handed better than Vince Carter's famous 360 windmill :D
The most amazing one is Kenny Smith reaching a record of 8 repeats! Shut the building down... Shut the building down... Shut the building down... Shut the building down... Shut the building down... Shut the building down... Shut the building down... Shut the building down...
Great video...Vince is the best
Who's here 2 and a half years later still waiting for part 2 🤔
even tho jordans looked better, Ibaka can literally say that his free throw line dunk was much further than mj's and dr. j's.....crazy!!!!
+Chris Jordan (WWE Uploader) Brent Barry dunked from there to. Poor BB always the forgotten
He did, but Ibaka's ft dunk was longer..........no homo lol
he is also 6 inches taller then mj, mj did the free throw jump made it look so.easy, and he had enough air to jump 1 ft further then what he did
+dylan technoGeek Ibaka is 6'10 and MJ is 6'6 do the math Ibaka is only 4 inches taller
+Chris Jordan (WWE Uploader) MJ except being much shorter, also dribbled the ball...and he double pumped the ball during his flight to the basket. Yes on this dunk Ibaka was behind the line. MJ did it behind the line also in the 1985 Indiana slum dunk contest...so at the end MJ perfected the FT dunk as no one else ever did. Cheers!
television from the old school is much different than it is now. The commentators actually highlighted why the dunks were impressive and made an analysis on the spot. The new school people just say "wow, thats hard to do!" "Thats impressive!"
Dope contest ! I hope the 2K15 edition will be as great as the previous ones minus the circus stuff we saw the last couple of years
I think the one at 2:09 was my favorite.
that video camera with baron ... definitely vintage ...
2003 Richardson vs Mason was great.
Some of these dunks are insane tuo
I meant tho by the way
Impressive from the back to back Shaqtin' a Fool MVP
J_Rich's alley-oop between the leg dunks are the greatest ever dunks in dunk contests IMO
14:19 .. true legend..
Surge Ibaka is the most underrated player in the NBA, he is a big man with a better jump shot than most guards right now and he is one of the most effective defensive players in the league. Even without his superior athleticism, he still would be a strait beast.
Great video
If he was really blindfolded why is he looking up at the rim? It would be impossible to do that
geoff You try dunking with your head pointing down. Also it's called memory.
Mads Morrison you really think a person can start from 30 feet out run, jump at the exact right time height then if your miraculously in the vicinity your gonna get the ball remotely close to the rim. Its impossible. You said memory, even if he did 20 dunks without a blindfold and put it on on the 21st one he wouldn't be remotely close. Think about it
Mads Morrison there's also a reason they're are looking up is to calculate their hand to eye calculation and their movement and you really think that can be done blindfolded from 30ft out
geoff He has a vivid imagination? There were (and are) too many great #NBA players and you would think at least 1 would attempt and successfully perform this. The NBA gods chose #23 Ceballos. However, I see your logic behind this. However, there are plenty of other things out there in the NBA & otherwise that can't be explained. Whether he was completely blindfolded or not, it's not so impossible...
geoff Or he simply could have counted his steps and tried this many times at practice. Just as blind people can get around with next to no help you can find ways to do stuff.
All these dunks and people forget the best one of all... the Plumlee Bro's Slam..
😂
The first one you can tell Dr. J was going through the "hit your head but try not to freak out cause you'll explode"
Nate Robinson is not 6'2" he is 5'9"
5'9 with shoes.
Dayon Guinyard what shoe has 5in soles?
Was a joke
+Diesel983 he's actually 5'8
Exactly
Dwight Howard in 2008 is massively underrated. Second best performance ever IMO
I watched that dunk by Jordan for many years but only this time I realized he did a clutch on that dunk which no one has done yet
Love how Doc's primary concern is fixing his afro, after hitting his head on the backboard after a nasty dunk :)
Jason Richardson is by far the most underrated dunk contest champion.
0:41 Lebron seems to be able to do this dunk regularly during actual, professional games. My times have changed and evolved.
The only reason why i would love to live in US is NBA. Man this was amazing.
Best dunks ever how do they do it
McGee got robbed. He should of won that year. Not blake
Ibaka's dunks were so underated
Vince Carter, J Rich, Harold Miner
0:11-0:12 look at the head hit on bottom of the glass. ouch! and great sound effects. Lol
this new youtube layout doe
Kenny smith allways wants to end the dunk contest prematurely
Rick Berry give's my people's hope... xD
DH superman not even a dunk he throws it
It's still one of the best
Can you do it
Daeshawn Mccreary no but I'm not 6'11" nor am I a pro athlete, other 6'11" pro athletes can do it so that's who you compare his "dunk" to other pro athletes.
Kenneth Wise How about you try to touch the rim bet you can't
Meteor jam
11:20 security got his ass outta there SO quick XD
little dude was probably scared lol
Overlord Gaming You believed his acting?
Showcasing THE Original 1st - Dr.J - was the perfect choice. Now on to the rest of the video.
reasons why serge ibaka has the upper hand on the free throw line dunk against MJ:
1.he didnt dribbled
2.height advantage
3.higher wingspan than jordan
jordans dunk is still better
Nope
john moon His height is a disadvantage because hes heavier he is longer yes but when your that heavy its hard for you to go that far.
Im Your Coach That's a lie, you can still be heavy and athletic at the same time.
It's hard to imagine that any of the Barry brothers would either be entered in or win a dunk contest, LMAO.
There were some great dunks, but no Harold Minor and the Michael Finley against Barry in the finals!
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Vince Carter had the best dunks in the dunk contest and against France when he stole the ball and dunked over a guy.
very exciting ans amazing actions
12:01 Vince Carter is a fucking spin top
This building just exploded
Nate Robinson 6' 2" Dwight Howard 6' 11"
Nate is 5'9 idiot 😂
Oh sorry different person know that I think he's 5'8"
It was a mistake no need to be an asshole
Kyle 223 it was a stupid mistake though so he deserved it.
grrrindz No he didn't.
Vc vs jason rich ina dunk contest would be the most epic dunk contest ever
No consiste en dar más a los que más quieren sino que dar las cosas necesarias y justas.