The NBA's greatest dunker?

[supamari0]

It's a fair question that isn't clear cut. I'm convinced its not MJ (as great as he was) but instead is this loser who backstabbed his team and is a bum overall. But he's a notch above the others in my book in terms of power and versatility.

Judge for yourself.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=c0jAPQb_dNw

 

[Merdiesel]

when I read "but instead is this loser who backstabbed his team and is a bum overall.". i thought for sure you were talking about Kobe. lol

 

[supamari0]

Heh, but VC absolutely screwed Toronto and unlike Kobe doesn't come close to giving it his all during a game.

The guy had the potential to be among the best ever and well he kind of tailed off there.

 

[Merdiesel]

I'd still take him.

 

[chrisnu]

Nique.

 

[VF21]

My vote has to go to Dominique Wilkins. You gotta love anybody who is called a "human highlight film."

 

[LPKingsFan]

 

[Circa_1985_Fan]

I'd say it would be a tie between Nique and Dr. J.

 

[kennadog]

I'd say it would be a tie between Nique and Dr. J.

I'm with ya on that.

 

[supamari0]

Nique's a pure power dunker who revolutionized the windmill. But there wasn't too much beyond that (granted that skillset is still awesome)

Carter is nearly his equal (or was, not sure he can do any of this anymore) in terms of power and the windmill but his versatility is unmatched. He could do all the finesse dunks like Jordan but also just posterize anyone in the league. Nique was almost a one trick pony in that regard. His game really rested on power.

Although, another guy who ALWAYS gets overlooked but is phenomenal (except in dunk contests where he was garbage) was Clyde Drexler. The only guy I've ever seen do a free throw line dunk in the middle of a crowd. Very similar to Vince Carter, except a much better basketball player.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=OdupVQZv2Uk

And Dr. J can't compete with the power dunks of some of the other guys. Pure finesse which is good but as I said guys like VC did power and finesse.

 

[Circa_1985_Fan]

And Dr. J can't compete with the power dunks of some of the other guys. Pure finesse which is good but as I said guys like VC did power and finesse.

Dr J used to rock the rim! Everyone always remembers him for the 'one' dunk from the free throw line, which is strictly a finesse dunk, but he used to throw it down guy's throats, during games, with authority, and I think that counts for alot, in that department.

 

[tyrant]

carter

 

[hoopsfan]

What about "Chocolate Thunder"?


(You know me and chocolate!!)

I like Dr. J too.

 

[Dave McNulla]

james white

two handed dunk from the foul line.

 

[NikateeN]

My basketball knowledge doesnt go back much farther than late 80s, so i will have to go with Carter, hes dished out some pretty amazing dunks.

 

[Sac.Kings]

Carter for sure. Like mentioned above there isnt any dunk that carter couldnt do.

 

[HighFlyingMonkey]

OT: How about these guys? Mike Conley and Ken Griffey don't even play in the NBA, and they can dunk like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKDDJH_aU9s

 

[C Diddy]

Vince is spectacular, but Dominique was way ahead of his time with his sheer athleticism and incredible leaping ability. Here's another YouTube link, with #4 on this list being my favorite of them all. Bird takes it in the eye.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tyUf-9ruJi8&mode=related&search=

 

[kingsfan916]

Shawn Kemp too i mean the lister blister was crazy and the double pump reverse

 

[Dave McNulla]

here's another james white vid
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/325321/james_whites/