Any reason why the dunk contest isn't just entertainment?
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Any reason why the dunk contest isn't just entertainment?
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Any reason why the dunk contest isn't just entertainment?
I heard complaints about it being a showcase of skill, and too many gimmicks and the use of props. Well, why shouldn't the dunk contest just be pure entertainment? Who cares if guys bring out props. Why shouldn't the criterion be the person who entertains the crowd the most wins it?
So, on this, Kryptonate happens to know how to entertain the crowd, and wins it for that.
- Rich
So, on this, Kryptonate happens to know how to entertain the crowd, and wins it for that.
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by your definition of 'entertainment', chris andersen should have won the dunk contest years ago.
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dunleavyjr wrote:by your definition of 'entertainment', chris andersen should have won the dunk contest years ago.
+1
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dunleavyjr wrote:by your definition of 'entertainment', chris andersen should have won the dunk contest years ago.
where did he say that? he said something about props/gimmicks.. not missing a dunk a zillion times
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people feel the need to complain about everything
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Can we trade Dick for Doctor Harvey before the dead line ???
There's something about an underdog that really inspires the unexceptional.
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vallen wrote:Can we trade Dick for Doctor Harvey before the dead line ???
We lose out on that trade big time.
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the dunk contest has been declining since 2000 and it hit rock bottom this year.
It was just pathetic. Hopefully King James will bring back its essence which are the DUNKS,, not candles or capes etc etc. It should be about the dunks, period.
It was just pathetic. Hopefully King James will bring back its essence which are the DUNKS,, not candles or capes etc etc. It should be about the dunks, period.
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I disagree, the shopwmanship is equal to the skill being shown.
Its entertainment at its best, they just make these dunks look easy
Its entertainment at its best, they just make these dunks look easy
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My fantasy competitors in a *dunk* contest:
- Jason Richardson
- Vince Carter
- Kobe Bryant
- LeBron James
- Andre Iguodala
No more 7-footer big man in a contest; no more 5'11" small man jumping over people;
I WANT REAL DUNKIN' CONTEST!
- Jason Richardson
- Vince Carter
- Kobe Bryant
- LeBron James
- Andre Iguodala
No more 7-footer big man in a contest; no more 5'11" small man jumping over people;
I WANT REAL DUNKIN' CONTEST!
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There are only so many ways you can dunk a ball. It pretty much has all been done before; which is why you see players using various props.
That being said, I'm pretty sure Nate can do so much better. He is so small and so athletic which allows for him to do a variety of different moves.
That being said, I'm pretty sure Nate can do so much better. He is so small and so athletic which allows for him to do a variety of different moves.
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vallen wrote:Can we trade Dick for Doctor Harvey before the dead line ???
Isiah isn't GM anymore
R-DAWG wrote:i'd rather have the pick to package with Amare's contract next offseason, but hey, I'm just an MBA student at NYU what do I know about business.
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vallen wrote:Can we trade Dick for Doctor Harvey before the dead line ???
Hey Bench Warmer, feel free to contact the mods on here. I do have other things to do with my life. I had repeatedly requested to get by account banned back then, and they refused to. So, I am back.
But, go ahead and try. How about this: We do a joint ban. You and I BOTH get banned from here. Deal?
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Anyhow, if there are any complaints do take it up with the mods. I am more than willing to leave, if it would make this forum better.
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