Friday, December 28, 2007

The Best Dunkers In The NBA

So here I am sitting in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland waiting for the fireworks display to start. It's colder than what any Californian like myself should be expected to endure, and I need something to do to pass the time and warm up my hands.

So why not make a list of the 6 guys I want to see in this year's dunk contest? After all, the dunk has become an art form. From Dr. J to the modern day, the dunk has evolved and changed over the years. The current crop of NBA high flyers has the benefit of the wisdom of the ages behind them, and I can only imagine where they are going to take the dunk next.

So politics and posturing aside, which 6 guys could make history if they were in this year's contest?

1. Dwight Howard: Dwight was robbed last year when the judges didn't see the sticker he put on the backboard. Rumor has it he wants permission to raise the rim to 12 feet if he gets in the contest this year.

2. Vince Carter: VC gave us one of the best dunk contest performances ever a few years ago. He is getting a little older, but would you want to count out the guy who jumped OVER 7'2" Frederic Weis? Me either.

3. LeBron James: Remember, I said all politics aside for this post. LeBron won't really enter, but with his mix of athleticism and power he could put on a real show.

4. Josh Smith: Smith busted out a perfect Dominique Wilkins tribute dunk in Denver a few seasons ago, taking the creativity of the contest to a whole new level in the process. He would be in without question.

5. Gerald Green: last year's champ is an automatic entry. Did you know that he is missing half of his middle finger on his right (shooting) hand?

6. Andre Iguodala: Iggy had perhaps the most innovative dunk of the past few years when he got the alley oop pass from Allen Iverson off the backside of the backboard. He was robbed by little Nate Robinson that year and deserves a chance to redeem himself.

So there it is. Dwight, VC, LeBron, J-Smoove, Green, and Iggy. Would the dunk contest ever be the same again? Pick a winner...I dare you.
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