Say that's all he could do to take the sting off that poster dunk a little If he would have gotten. Mad it would have made a classic moment that much more classic lmao
I swore off the NBA after the Sonic's got taken. I've been trying to get back into them for a few years now and it's not as exciting as it used to be, that's for sure.
@@lucianosimmons3003 Kemp footwork was amazing indeed with a lot of grace in the way he used to move😃 which is actually pretty weird for a big dude like him when you think about it.
@@illc8258 a lot of people don't notice this but kemp is one of those rare dudes who can jump off one foot or two foot equally well. A lot of dudes are more one or the other. It's a short list of guys that jump / dunk equally well off both.
@@ProdByClockwerk Only in the first few years; his game was later on about other things - whereas these guys made dunks their trademarks and a central part of their identity as players.
@@ignacypaderewski2685 Ahh I see why you men. I thought you were just talking about flashiness! In that case you hit the nail on the head with your three mentions!
Kevin Calabro and Marquis Johnson were the best duo ever. We were so lucky in Seattle to listen to them. Check this out, not only did Kemp dunk way more often than most people think (multiple times per game) but they got excited every single time. So much fun. th-cam.com/video/JmpJ5432zo4/w-d-xo.html
My favorite NBA power forward of all time! Nobody, and I mean, nobody has ever had as much style and tenacity before and after his powerful dunks! Today's NBA needs the Reign Man, Mr. Shawn Kemp!
The amount of talent pervading the Jordan generation was electrifying to say the least!!! It was the best generation ever. This dude was an absolute marvel. A freak of nature. He needs to be considered for the NBA Hall of Fame very soon. The Seattle Supersonics were one of the most feared teams in the NBA during the 90s. Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton were the leaders of that incredible team.
@@werearethedreamteam3724 Kemp was a freakish combo of Dominique's Power, and Jordans sleekness cat like agility. Had 9-10 years of greatness in the NBA. Put him in the HOF now!
IKR and they also uphold this myth that the league was slower and big men couldn't run blah blah blah...utter nonsense, kemp was 6'10" malone 6'9" scottie 6'8" the admiral was 7'1" hakeem 7.0" even young shaq the lighter version was a beast running up and down the court. funny thing though as physical as the league was back then, injuries sure seemed to be fewer when compared to the league today where guys are resting taking games off and missing nearly entire seasons because of injuries that rarely plagued the league back when it was far more physical and played at a fast pace. i miss those days man seriously
@@stevenwilliams3928 they train their jumping abilities with the best methodes these days, but ligaments remain the same resulting in more severe injuries.. I do think you are right about the top players
Shawn Kemp is the only guy who repeatedly dunked on Dikembe. Charles Barkley seemed confused after Kemp posterized him. wondering why he is not on Hall of Fame.
Kemp is probably the most underrated player ever. Led the Sonics to the finals in 96 and nearly stole the finals MVP off Jordan. Best record for the league with the Sonics. Dominating rebounds, blocks and points always in the top 10. Kemp and the Sonics beat all the best teams in Western conference. Olajuwon and the Rockets, Malone and the Jazz, Barkley and the Suns, Robinson and the Spurs. In my view he should be ranked much higher than Malone in the power forward rankings.
@@billnye7745 yeah he would be in hall of fame but even without Payton if he just got help during the NBA for getting rid of drugs. He would be a hall of fame player
One of the most talented, athletic, explosive, emphatic players/dunkers of his generation. Dude could really jump out the Gym and play with the best of them, and all this when the NBA league was a Grown Man Game.🏀
I think he’s a king of dunks because of his range. He can come in for a landing from distance and also if he’s close to the net just standing there he can hop in his elevator and drop it. Crazy power on his jumps even from a standstill.
Blake's full court dribble is suspect as hell..... Kemp could take it from the offensive ebound, dribble behind his back, maintain his speed.....them BLAM on your man
"HO-LY CO-OW!! ... oooooo mine". I remember i got real crazy seeing this play on the NBA Action courtside countdown from that week. Every week Shawn had one play there. Best SWAGGER of ALL TIME! Young kids will never understand.
It makes me sad that some people missed out on watching Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton, with Kevin Calabro commentating. It was like a perfect storm of awesomeness.
Not to mention the reverse dunks he did coming threw the lane ! I've yet to see any of the current players that's in the league right now do this and that's to include Blake Griffin !
Not really. He was a big time player in Seattle and Cleveland. After his stints with Seattle and Cleveland, his performance and numbers declined rapidly. From what I remember, Cleveland made him their franchise player and gave him a $100M contract. He gained a ton of weight that he couldn't shed off. He also lost his passion and discipline for the sport. Became a role player and a journeyman.
Kemp had the style and swag without the BS "look at me now". This man should be in the HOF for the joy and excitement he gave to the fans around the world. In his prime he was just as hot as Michael Jordan internationally. I lived in Europe at the time and still have his sonics '96 jersey to this day. I'm 42!
The thing with today's taunting is that there's too much ego involved. Taunting was done in a classy way before. Even the opposition gave you props. Nowadays players aren't humble enough to give credit where due. Especially not after being dunked on in the face.
@@HT-sm9dm because from 2000 and up he was a shell of what he was he got fat and wasn't as athletic anymore he got up to 280 and it wasn't muscle he was a mess
fashizzle78 oh I thought you meant he was just the greatest dunker out of the guys that played in the 90s. A lot of people nowadays have this notion that athletes from that era are inferior those of today.
I was so lucky to watch Kemp in his prime, every game you couldn't take your eyes of the screen cause you would miss him doing an amazing play. Props to Shawn Kemp an amazing basketball player.
3 Things were gone after Supersonics departure: - Payton & Kemp lobs, alley oops, all memories. - Legendary Seattle crowd. - Kevin Calabro's voice after a Kemp dunk. They all changed to Oklahoma Thunder crap, shame.
I saw this one live th-cam.com/video/baXIBB4cE8E/w-d-xo.htmlm20s Game 7 of the 96 Western Conference Finals, the whole crowd knew what coming after the steal... and it was the loudest I have heard a basketball crowd to this day...
His honorable mention dunks should have been in the top 50 and his dunk on Rodman in the 96 finals, which doesn't even appear here should have be in the top 5
@@WDE1121 Nique was nasty as hell too. For me anyhow, a lot of VC dunks were fast break windmills and 360s or wide open alleys where he got behind the defense. Sure he had some great poster dunks as well but Kemp and Nique were sometimes dunking on entire teams - over and through them.
Years go by and still amazing to watch! Underrated and should be talked about a lot more. I used to go watch him at the Key and it was just electrifying, we the fans just went berserk. Nothing like it, describing doesn’t do him justice. You just had to be there. Thank God for video recordings. Best in game dunker ever.
u definitely have the greatest camera angles on those sick reign man dunks dear sir... love the condescending look on Shawn's eyes right after he posterizes someone.... still to this day, skinny, hungry Shawn Kemp is one of the greatest, most electrifying and dynamic basketball players unleashed in the association imo...
Shawn Kemp and Chris Webber for me were 2 of the most savage big men of the 90's -arguably the most. The facts that they both could handle the ball like a guard in the open court, and both be legit 6'10"-plus, was something the league had NEVER seen yet. The flair and power they both brought was tremendous. Kemp is seriously underrated. LOVE KEMP's Ferocity, 8:51 #9 and #7 are amazing. The way that big man can run and contort his body was so special. Literally the perfect BBall body and he KINDA looks like BIG DADDY KANE ;)
Habeev07 Yeah, both Shawn Kemp and Chris Webber was powerful and nasty. Shawn Kemp was a Neanderthal. Chris Webber was a Frankenstein. Two monsters on a basketball court.
Chris Webber was my favorite player from when he was in Michigan up to his last game.one problem I had with him was at times he could be lazy or not into practice or playing the game some nights,at least that's how it seemed at times.the Kings had a great team and should have won at least one championship.kemp is another one I liked a lot.the man was just unbelievable when he was in the air never knowing what he was going to do to embarrass the defender but it was awesome to find out.he really deserved to win a championship but like Webber there was still one man playing and he had his team primed up.yes Jordan if it wasn't for him and his bulls,I'm sure both web and Kemp would have a ring each.damn it Mike
Deviuz: 1 how? If it wasn't for Jordan and his bulls both had championship teams that could n probably would have won one if they didn't have to play them.
Never seen another dunker like this guy as far as the showmanship mid air and post dunk. Pure entertainment. Nowadays everyone just screams like something heavy fell on their foot.
I based my hoop skills on Shawn Kemp's ferocity and Dennis Rodman's rebounding and I never saw anyone defy the court until Vince Carter came into the game. Those 3 were my top basketball Athletes and I no longer watch basketball. I almost cried watching these clips because I will never see these days again and it makes me so sad... but I LOVED my generation and there will NEVER be one like it ever again.
NO BS! When the vid finished that was the 1st thing that came to my mind. Kemp reverse dunk on Rodman while swinging on the rim sitting on Rodmans neck. Classic!
@@Lymbe06 I am Greek from a neighbourhood in Athens close to the hood where Giannis grew up in. I will say that Giannis is lesser than a piece of hair on Kemp's balls: less hops, less fluidity (Giannis is as stiff as a piece of wood), less creativity, less explosion, less power (power = strength times speed, and no-one had as much as Kemp), less fire, less brutality, less ability to stuff it among a crowded atmosphere. The dunkers in the 90's used to bend the rim, no matter what dunk they did, they would hammer the iron like sledge, dunkers today are simple females compared to the power of the 90's. I tell you I am a neighbour of Giannis and there is a frenzy over here about him, but comparing current day dunkers to 90's dunkers is simply unholy.
Best vid on nba channel!! Thank u, thank u, thank u!!! Now hall of fame this dude. Guy's got the best highlight reel of all time. HBD Shawn! goat in-game dunker & one of the best athletes the league will ever see.
Kemp one of my top 3 all time favorites to watch play the game. On a sidenote, anyone else remember rocking NBA Jam and absolutely wrecking with the Kemp/Shrempf combo? Kemp owned and shattered the board while the other barely missed a 3... Good times.
Shawn Kemp has the most swagg after he dunks..can we all agree?
Shawn Kemp is to dunks what Jimi Hendrix is to guitars
Agree
Yes sir!! Approved
@@MozTheBoz That damn English exercise they made you do finally paying off....
He had the best swag period. He was an artist out there
Shawn Kemp was one of the most savage dunkers of all time
yup, he is better posterizer than Blake and DeAndre Jordan. Blake and Jordan use their eldow and knees just to posterize the defender.
also one of the most stylish ever. People seem to overlook that.
Sure you can outrun him on open court but you can't stop him. He's the Jimi Hendrix of basketball.
verry very savage btw great comment up there
Eren Nazir for me is the second beloved player of nba after jordan
Shawn Kemp was a brutal, ferocious, and an extremely violent dunker. He was powerful and a straight up raw athlete.
Kevin Calabro's voice fits this perfectly.
Plus he was crafty
I love how Chris Gatling shows respect to Kemp after he dunked on him, with a shake hands, that's true sportsmanship!
Agreed.
Wouldn’t see that in a hockey game lol
@@midnightcassettelibrary5171 Yes you would (though Kemp and Gatling are awesome here): th-cam.com/video/-Q3IyY5h-cE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rGbe0t2j4m_TNdzL
Say that's all he could do to take the sting off that poster dunk a little
If he would have gotten. Mad it would have made a classic moment that much more classic lmao
This era is so different from present time. The passion, the physicality, the power, The Reignman!!
I swore off the NBA after the Sonic's got taken. I've been trying to get back into them for a few years now and it's not as exciting as it used to be, that's for sure.
Imagine a matchup between the 90s SuperSonics and any modern day NBA team
@@iamabigboyhaha Kemp would be lucky to last 5 minutes under today's rules, be evicted for taunting
The new generation is so soft. Mommy's boys who have been tamed into submission.
Now i know why my dad wasnt too impress seeing blake griffin dunks
Haha right. Kemp's footwork is beautiful too. This dude was amazing. The finals vs bulls is a classic.
Blake is all power, no style.
bruh hahahaha blake griffin aint nothin
@@lucianosimmons3003 Kemp footwork was amazing indeed with a lot of grace in the way he used to move😃 which is actually pretty weird for a big dude like him when you think about it.
@@illc8258 a lot of people don't notice this but kemp is one of those rare dudes who can jump off one foot or two foot equally well. A lot of dudes are more one or the other.
It's a short list of guys that jump / dunk equally well off both.
Gary Payton & Shawn Kemp ...... THE original Lob City. The best alley-oop duo the NBA has ever seen.
Memories Of Air
For sure
No doubt
I'd have to agree with this, glove to reign was hard to stop
Where Gary Payton.
#2nd porter and drexler
Nothing makes me think of NBA Jam more than the old school Sonics jerseys and Shawn Kemp
Billy Coker green & yellow numbers wuz funky lol i luv them lol
Hurts to watch it man, so fucking sweet back in the day.
He's on fire!
@@kozihoppy from downtown!
@@Lymbe06 TH-cam is better than nothing.
i'm 50 years old now... and still rewinding KEMP's videos. I miss his actions in his era
Haha me to and i am from Romania, we are all connected
The joy, the energy… unmatched.
Wilkins, Kemp, Carter - the Holy Trinity of Natural Born Dunkers
Jordan?
@@ProdByClockwerk Only in the first few years; his game was later on about other things - whereas these guys made dunks their trademarks and a central part of their identity as players.
@@ignacypaderewski2685 Ahh I see why you men. I thought you were just talking about flashiness! In that case you hit the nail on the head with your three mentions!
Let's Not Forget The REAL Jumpman Logo Was Created By Kemp not Jordan go back and look for Yourself😮😮
@@michealcollins4247 What?! The jumpman logo was around before Kemp was even drafted.
The announcers were freaking dope as hell during this era!!
Kevin Calabro and Marquis Johnson were the best duo ever. We were so lucky in Seattle to listen to them. Check this out, not only did Kemp dunk way more often than most people think (multiple times per game) but they got excited every single time. So much fun.
th-cam.com/video/JmpJ5432zo4/w-d-xo.html
Sounds like nba jam lol love it
@@larz456 I completely agree!! Those were the days!!
They really were legendary!
True definition of color commentating.
That moment when you already know what number one is but still watch the entire video anticipating something new
the number 3 dunk.....i never saw that before...
maybe because it's the reign man
My favorite NBA power forward of all time! Nobody, and I mean, nobody has ever had as much style and tenacity before and after his powerful dunks! Today's NBA needs the Reign Man, Mr. Shawn Kemp!
He is the definition of a Power Forward 🦍💣💥
For real. I think it's also the way his body looks. He moved gracefully for a man that big and filled out.
Kemp was way more of a Power Forward than a Center.
Love Kemp dunks. His reverse slams were hard af.
@Aaron9 he played center in cavs and orlando so yeah
@@Denka187 Had to play Center with the Cavs because of Z's foot injuries. In fact, he almost kicked Z in the eye on one of these highlights!
I thought he always was a power forward
he was forced to, I would play him as passing weak forward, let him do his thing
@@billyrayvalentinecapricorn it’s a shame big Z had those foot injuries he really could play
That level of athleticism at that size is very rare and always great to see.
Coach: Okay Shawn do a layup
Shawn: wtf is a layup?
I laughed way to hard at that!
lol!
You read my mind ...11 minutes of footage with nuttin but dunks
😭😭😭😭 so true.
Sad thing is in his Magic time we've seen a couple of them😔
The amount of talent pervading the Jordan generation was electrifying to say the least!!!
It was the best generation ever.
This dude was an absolute marvel.
A freak of nature.
He needs to be considered for the NBA Hall of Fame very soon.
The Seattle Supersonics were one of the most feared teams in the NBA during the 90s.
Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton were the leaders of that incredible team.
Absolutely. Excellent analysis/comment.
AMEN BROTHER!!!!
Gary Peyton and Detlef Schrempf, with those knockoffs in the bay area Tim Hardaway and Chris Mullens.🐵
those were my years it was electrifying.And you know it doesn't feel the same no more.
@@werearethedreamteam3724 Kemp was a freakish combo of Dominique's Power, and Jordans sleekness cat like agility. Had 9-10 years of greatness in the NBA. Put him in the HOF now!
Damn, Kemp was a BEAST. Back when the NBA was a grown man's league.
IKR and they also uphold this myth that the league was slower and big men couldn't run blah blah blah...utter nonsense, kemp was 6'10" malone 6'9" scottie 6'8" the admiral was 7'1" hakeem 7.0" even young shaq the lighter version was a beast running up and down the court. funny thing though as physical as the league was back then, injuries sure seemed to be fewer when compared to the league today where guys are resting taking games off and missing nearly entire seasons because of injuries that rarely plagued the league back when it was far more physical and played at a fast pace. i miss those days man seriously
@@stevenwilliams3928 Plus, 3 pointers are fucking boring.
@@stevenwilliams3928 and i keep saying to my uncle that nba in the 90 where more physical but he say no
@@stevenwilliams3928 they train their jumping abilities with the best methodes these days, but ligaments remain the same resulting in more severe injuries.. I do think you are right about the top players
Yep I miss those damn days!!!!
If dunking was a martial art Shawn Kemp would be a fifth degree black belt.
You can say that again.
He'd be a ninja assassin.
Devastating dunks
That dunk on Bill Laimbeer was everything
Shawn Kemp is the only guy who repeatedly dunked on Dikembe.
Charles Barkley seemed confused after Kemp posterized him.
wondering why he is not on Hall of Fame.
Bon Vivant right!!!
Bon Vivant true💯
Kemp is probably the most underrated player ever. Led the Sonics to the finals in 96 and nearly stole the finals MVP off Jordan. Best record for the league with the Sonics. Dominating rebounds, blocks and points always in the top 10. Kemp and the Sonics beat all the best teams in Western conference. Olajuwon and the Rockets, Malone and the Jazz, Barkley and the Suns, Robinson and the Spurs. In my view he should be ranked much higher than Malone in the power forward rankings.
@jtreynol better than a ton of guys in the hall now.
Yeah but Malone is second all time in points scored. Plus he has good rebounds too
Put shawn kemp in the hall of fame asap !! This man was way a head of his time - one of the most underrated stars of the 90s and all time
I wish he had stayed with Payton for a few more years instead of taking the money and heading to Cleveland.
@@billnye7745 yeah he would be in hall of fame but even without Payton if he just got help during the NBA for getting rid of drugs. He would be a hall of fame player
The last dunk is probably my favorite dunk in NBA history
that one and Vince Carter Olympic dunk
Jordan over Mel Turpin
I agree
Mines too
Scottie on Ewing
Love his celebrations - no ego just having fun.
Yup, it was all passion and about how much he loved doing it. He was truly enjoying himself.
@@robertnicholls9917 greatest PF of all time
@@Baileyyyyu I’ll put Kemp over Malone.
@@Baileyyyyu Duncan?
@Bailey
Most exciting, not greatest.
One of the most talented, athletic, explosive, emphatic players/dunkers of his generation. Dude could really jump out the Gym and play with the best of them, and all this when the NBA league was a Grown Man Game.🏀
I think he’s a king of dunks because of his range. He can come in for a landing from distance and also if he’s close to the net just standing there he can hop in his elevator and drop it. Crazy power on his jumps even from a standstill.
he dunked on mutombo like 50leven times
Jason Moore
lmao......50eleven times
That's real Street.....we say the same thing in Philly
😂😂😂
And Dikembe blocked Kemp like a hundred times...
In three different jerseys too.
Gilbert Moon... I looking at Dikembe highlights now.
Kemp was a better version of Blake Griffin. Kemp could dribble and had a mid range jump shot
Jason Correll I like kemp too but Blake is a better handler and vertical but kemp is more explosive
Kevin B Kemp was a way better ball handler and shooter
He's like deandre Jordan n Blake all put together
Blake's full court dribble is suspect as hell.....
Kemp could take it from the offensive ebound, dribble behind his back, maintain his speed.....them BLAM on your man
He was Like the Greek Freak but with more style
I love the respect at the end. Hand shake from the dude he stuffed. Great sportsmanship
Love you Shawn Kemp. Thanks for the memories.
Payton+Kemp duo was my all time favorite.
I love how half of these, Kemp is putting Mutombo on a poster!
Posting up versus Mutombo sounds stupid on paper, but guess it's sometimes not.
Shawn gooutamyway Kemp
Man, I wish GP and SK won a ring man
Solomon Kessington GP got a ring
JaShawn Johnson I'm saying I wish they won a ring together
SK decided Mcdonalds> Ring
Solomon Kessington gp did when one, with the heat, during the year with Shaq. As a matter of fact the 1st one Miami recieved.
gotta blame michael jordan for that.
10:14 i am impressed by Chris Gatling more than the dunk by The Reignman....Real Class!!!
#truestory RESPECT!
pennyccw That's a fantastic clip. Real man shit.
@pennyccw: I've always thought and said the exact same thing about Chris Gatling.
I always was impressed by Chris too, yeah, got my ass handed to me, give it up, run it again.
pennyccw all the goose bumps on my body from watching that clip.. So much to like about both players involved
He was indeed a posterizing machine. Needless to say, that NBA was a thousand times better to watch than today's.
The players before were more intimidating than today's players.
This LEGEND should be in the hall of fame. God tier.
Nobody could stop Shawn Kemp 💯💯💯
"HO-LY CO-OW!! ... oooooo mine". I remember i got real crazy seeing this play on the NBA Action courtside countdown from that week. Every week Shawn had one play there.
Best SWAGGER of ALL TIME! Young kids will never understand.
I'm happy I recorded alot of those shows on VHS
It makes me sad that some people missed out on watching Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton, with Kevin Calabro commentating. It was like a perfect storm of awesomeness.
You aint lying.....they make you run outside and do dunks on 8 foot at halftime every night haha miss those days
I use to love this announcer. He made each highlight sound like the greatest thing you ever saw in your life.
Calabro was the bets play by play guy of all time. Incredible.
I miss those days. Classic ✊🏿
RIP all the players who stood under the Rim :D
the most stylish dunker ever! his swag after the dunk....so cool!
I miss how the NBA used to be post-game-centric now it's everyone launching 3-pointers after unnecessary dribble moves.
How the heck do you windmill in traffic? lol
J.R. 2k bro I look and still look again cause that's disrespectful
Not to mention the reverse dunks he did coming threw the lane ! I've yet to see any of the current players that's in the league right now do this and that's to include Blake Griffin !
Zay The Guru disrespectful?no it's more like nice try kid
Only Kemp and Dominique did those 😂
I have no idea.
The nba need the Seattle Supersonices Back!
he would get thrown out of the game and suspended doing that today
Ilias Mavromatis you are right
@@ballerbaby5967 true. Can't taunt anyone now!! 🙄
You damn straight.
anybody who thinks the NBA isn't soft now, REALLY needs to see this LMAO
Even his celebrations were otherworldly athletic.
What’s crazy is how so many amazing players from this era didn’t get the recognition they deserved due to the lack of media outlets in those times 😞
The best game dunker ever. No doubt about it
Aku Toivola That title goes to a man named Vince Carter
Aku Toivola What about Clyde Drexler?
Title can go for Catrer but Kemp is the King of ingame dunks.
top 5 for sure
Kemp is the most SAVAGE dunker!
Brings back childhood memories. Long live the reignman!
seattle was my nba jam team growing up!! kemp is so underappreciated it's a crime
Not really. He was a big time player in Seattle and Cleveland. After his stints with Seattle and Cleveland, his performance and numbers declined rapidly. From what I remember, Cleveland made him their franchise player and gave him a $100M contract. He gained a ton of weight that he couldn't shed off. He also lost his passion and discipline for the sport. Became a role player and a journeyman.
What about the Charlotte hornets?
Truth
This is entertainment. This is the real game. Amazing player with unforgettable skills and power.
Kemp had the style and swag without the BS "look at me now". This man should be in the HOF for the joy and excitement he gave to the fans around the world. In his prime he was just as hot as Michael Jordan internationally. I lived in Europe at the time and still have his sonics '96 jersey to this day. I'm 42!
nba should bring back the taunting.
Today's players ego too fragile. They might kill themselves on social media
I know haha I miss the taunting!
But then people might get their feelings hurt.
The thing with today's taunting is that there's too much ego involved. Taunting was done in a classy way before. Even the opposition gave you props. Nowadays players aren't humble enough to give credit where due. Especially not after being dunked on in the face.
The GOAT in game dunker
GOAT greatest ever in game dunker. Always looked like a man among boys. Double clutch reverse in traffic. Never be another great like Kemp
Mshall S Word!
Agreed
Not so fast..... Don't forget about Vince
Mad respect for SK, but that title belongs to Nique.
Ju right ju right he's only the best just like jordan
Kemp, Payton, Schrempf w/ Calabaro commentating; Griffey, A-Rod, Edgar, RJ w/ Neihaus commentating. The 90s were quite a time to be in Seattle.
Great memories watching the Sonics back then. Payton to Kemp was incredibly satisfying to watch. Really loved the game in that era....
Greatest big man in game dunker of all time. He could have shattered the backboard like Shaq, but just decided not to.
This is the greatest video on all of TH-cam
They missed the dunk on Rodman in the '96 Finals. Definitely search for that if you see this comment.
Agreed!!
I teared up watching this. Took me back to my childhood.
Johnny Polo here here...my all time favourite sportsman.
Don't ask me to watch MJ, Vince or anyone else's video. Kemp has caught more bodies than everyone...even Shaq.... literally every game he played in.
greatest dunker of the 1990's
fashizzle78 W
Why just 1990s?
@@HT-sm9dm because from 2000 and up he was a shell of what he was he got fat and wasn't as athletic anymore he got up to 280 and it wasn't muscle he was a mess
fashizzle78 oh I thought you meant he was just the greatest dunker out of the guys that played in the 90s. A lot of people nowadays have this notion that athletes from that era are inferior those of today.
@@HT-sm9dm he was the greatest in game dunker of the 1990s decade .I meant that
Kemp's got to be one of the most underrated players ever
I was so lucky to watch Kemp in his prime, every game you couldn't take your eyes of the screen cause you would miss him doing an amazing play. Props to Shawn Kemp an amazing basketball player.
The Sonics were the shit in the 90's and Kemp was my guy
The R. Ya fr long as you played against Jordan you were never gonna ring unless he was retired
I remember them and the Bulls in the Finals i was in middle school that was Basketball .
This was the ONLY team that the Bulls faced that I liked. Seattle had a damn good team...but Jordan wasn't goin'...
Sorry M.J and D.W and V.C ...Kemp The best game dunker ever .Naaaaaaaaaasty
Wilkins hands down!!!!
Aaaaa. Michael Jordan more physically.
No doubt 👍
Vince Carter light years ahead of them dudes
The disrespect towards Carter is crazy...
3 Things were gone after Supersonics departure:
- Payton & Kemp lobs, alley oops, all memories.
- Legendary Seattle crowd.
- Kevin Calabro's voice after a Kemp dunk.
They all changed to Oklahoma Thunder crap, shame.
I saw this one live th-cam.com/video/baXIBB4cE8E/w-d-xo.htmlm20s Game 7 of the 96 Western Conference Finals, the whole crowd knew what coming after the steal... and it was the loudest I have heard a basketball crowd to this day...
Oldskoolbball mane... u aint lying. those were the days.
Hater...
A real waste
Seattle had the best atmosphere in the NBA, loved seeing those games. Was really something special. Best fans.....golden years of the NBA
Wish I could’ve seen him play. Looks absolutely electrifying to watch. Also payton is really good at throwing lobs lol
Payton & Kemp: best "open-court" duo in NBA history!!!
#No question🏀
His honorable mention dunks should have been in the top 50 and his dunk on Rodman in the 96 finals, which doesn't even appear here should have be in the top 5
He double cluthes that ball with 1 hand so easy. I miss watching him. Payton to Kemp ALL DAY. That was the old school CP to Blake
Best during game dunker ever.
Only Vince Carter comes close
Dominique *
@@WDE1121 Nique was nasty as hell too. For me anyhow, a lot of VC dunks were fast break windmills and 360s or wide open alleys where he got behind the defense. Sure he had some great poster dunks as well but Kemp and Nique were sometimes dunking on entire teams - over and through them.
@@simonballister1224 and with an unmatched savagery
Get the man to the Hall! He brought people, like myself, so much joy!
Shawn Kemp was a SAVAGE dunker. Between him and Vinsanity, they are imo, the 2 best dunkers ever.
give seattle their team back
Yeah bring the sonics back!!!
oreolegends Hell yeah
they can't afford it
NBA should move the kings there
oreolegends the thunder aint moving back there I'll tell you that much
That's 50 technical fouls in todays NBA..
skalawitz 😁💪🏾
But it ain't NBA today....obviously you didn't watch ball back then....only new fans say shit like that.
@@chriso8193 *swooosh* (right over your head) 😂
That was authority, style, and flair during hand checking days !!
"Kemp all over that rebound like a bad suit." 9:30 Kevin Calabro is the GOAT of play-by-play.
He was definitely amazing, knew exactly what to say lol
“He punched that ticket and went on his way” - shouldn’t have cut that
Kevin Calabro's best sidekick was Marques Johnson. Man, they were the best duo calling games of all time!! No one is better than Calabro.
He is the greatest dunker ever. Highly underrated
Years go by and still amazing to watch! Underrated and should be talked about a lot more. I used to go watch him at the Key and it was just electrifying, we the fans just went berserk. Nothing like it, describing doesn’t do him justice. You just had to be there. Thank God for video recordings. Best in game dunker ever.
Never seen one player dunk on Mutombo so many times.
bagadoink and GSW players
u definitely have the greatest camera angles on those sick reign man dunks dear sir...
love the condescending look on Shawn's eyes right after he posterizes someone....
still to this day, skinny, hungry Shawn Kemp is one of the greatest, most electrifying and dynamic basketball players unleashed in the association imo...
Gary Payton - Shawn Kemp duo!
Firat Abuleyla Original Lob City, GP and Kemp were the originators of that.
Firat Abuleyla Gary Payton and shawn Kemp are dynamic duo
Someone of his height, with those handles, acceleration, and leaping ability? They wont let you build that character in NBA 2k bruh....
best in-game dunker all time. amazing athletic ability
11:16 If you taunt like that in todays soft ass NBA, you'll be on trial for a 10 year sentence.
uzernam3 yeah just like back then if u breathed on MJ u would be on Death Row
uzernam3 hahaha haha.
Jay 90s overrated dummy weak ass defense back then
lmfao watch like a playoff game from back then mj was making shots with people climbing on his back
total bullshit, he was guarded by the meanest defenders
Shawn Kemp is so AWESOME
Shawn Kemp and Chris Webber for me were 2 of the most savage big men of the 90's -arguably the most. The facts that they both could handle the ball like a guard in the open court, and both be legit 6'10"-plus, was something the league had NEVER seen yet. The flair and power they both brought was tremendous. Kemp is seriously underrated. LOVE KEMP's Ferocity, 8:51 #9 and #7 are amazing. The way that big man can run and contort his body was so special. Literally the perfect BBall body and he KINDA looks like BIG DADDY KANE ;)
Habeev07 Yeah, both Shawn Kemp and Chris Webber was powerful and nasty. Shawn Kemp was a Neanderthal. Chris Webber was a Frankenstein. Two monsters on a basketball court.
I'd put him up there with Dominique.....elevation, hang time and power......yea, my sister thought he and Big Daddy Kane were just too fine
Chris Webber was my favorite player from when he was in Michigan up to his last game.one problem I had with him was at times he could be lazy or not into practice or playing the game some nights,at least that's how it seemed at times.the Kings had a great team and should have won at least one championship.kemp is another one I liked a lot.the man was just unbelievable when he was in the air never knowing what he was going to do to embarrass the defender but it was awesome to find out.he really deserved to win a championship but like Webber there was still one man playing and he had his team primed up.yes Jordan if it wasn't for him and his bulls,I'm sure both web and Kemp would have a ring each.damn it Mike
j.c.m hard core metal fan how did jordan mess it up for webber? Anyways to the first comment both webber and kemp are more like 6'8" tbh.
Deviuz: 1 how? If it wasn't for Jordan and his bulls both had championship teams that could n probably would have won one if they didn't have to play them.
Never seen another dunker like this guy as far as the showmanship mid air and post dunk. Pure entertainment. Nowadays everyone just screams like something heavy fell on their foot.
I based my hoop skills on Shawn Kemp's ferocity and Dennis Rodman's rebounding and I never saw anyone defy the court until Vince Carter came into the game.
Those 3 were my top basketball Athletes and I no longer watch basketball. I almost cried watching these clips because I will never see these days again and it makes me so sad... but I LOVED my generation and there will NEVER be one like it ever again.
Kemp brought the style and "swag" to dunking!
looks like someone forgot to add Kemp dunking on Rodman.
YourTechGuide
That's the one I was looking for
You aint lying, its on youtube tho
Yeah that was one of his best...
Dennis will take the ring.
NO BS! When the vid finished that was the 1st thing that came to my mind. Kemp reverse dunk on Rodman while swinging on the rim sitting on Rodmans neck. Classic!
When the NBA was played by MEN!!! We'll never see this again!
Now, it's the male version of the WNBA.
@@liecrusher3506 anything keyboard warrior
Being more physical does not make it better 😂😂😂
@@samarthbhatnagar347 At least I'm a warrior.
GIANNIS
i loved watching Shawn Kemp play back in the day, his intent was to embarrass you and take your heart with every dunk.
this guy was incredible. not only the dunking but all around court skills.
kemp had the best celebrations like the one he did on mutombo when he put the ball on the ground
He's Dominique WIlkins but with a funk
Nobody dunks like this except Kemp. Today they don't even bend the rim. #6 is a saga by itself.
Giannis bruh. Less flair but still ferocious.
What is that ? World wonder.
@@Lymbe06 I am Greek from a neighbourhood in Athens close to the hood where Giannis grew up in. I will say that Giannis is lesser than a piece of hair on Kemp's balls: less hops, less fluidity (Giannis is as stiff as a piece of wood), less creativity, less explosion, less power (power = strength times speed, and no-one had as much as Kemp), less fire, less brutality, less ability to stuff it among a crowded atmosphere. The dunkers in the 90's used to bend the rim, no matter what dunk they did, they would hammer the iron like sledge, dunkers today are simple females compared to the power of the 90's. I tell you I am a neighbour of Giannis and there is a frenzy over here about him, but comparing current day dunkers to 90's dunkers is simply unholy.
They should have added the Kemp over Rodman reverse dunk (Game 4, 96 Finals) where he spins baseline.
Ryan Swenson one of my favorite plays from Kemp... Classic!!
Man I popped so loud watching that finals game in a truck stop in Wheeling, WV
I was ecstatic watching him teabag Rodman on that reverse baseline.
Yes
I was looking for that dunk the whole video.... I remember watching it live as a kid
Absolutely!
Kemp, the power, the speed, insane vertical, footwork, style, no fear, swagger and just lovin the art.
Gatling dapping him up was great. He's like "you got me man...good one"
True sportsmanship.
Best vid on nba channel!! Thank u, thank u, thank u!!! Now hall of fame this dude. Guy's got the best highlight reel of all time. HBD Shawn! goat in-game dunker & one of the best athletes the league will ever see.
Best ever
Ok this just reminded me about Shawn Kemp, power dunks he had and his dunk legacy. He will be in the top 10!
Otho Williams Jr. Yeah buddy!!! I got to watch him live when I was a teen.. Man he was a Beast! The Rainman!!!
Who was having more fun: Sonics announcer or Shawn Kemp?🧐🤔 LOL 😂
Shawn Kemp was a overlord!!!!
Kemp one of my top 3 all time favorites to watch play the game. On a sidenote, anyone else remember rocking NBA Jam and absolutely wrecking with the Kemp/Shrempf combo? Kemp owned and shattered the board while the other barely missed a 3... Good times.
Facts 💯👍