NBA tried to make a dunk contest with LeBron, Kobe, T-Mac, and VC

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NBA tried to make a dunk contest with LeBron, Kobe, T-Mac, and VC 

Post#1 » by SUPERVILLAIN » Sun Feb 19, 2023 1:27 am

Man this would have been a hell of a show!

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Post#2 » by UglyBugBall » Sun Feb 19, 2023 1:32 am

Lebron might legit been 4th place in that one, no knock on Lebron.
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Post#3 » by Tor_Raps » Sun Feb 19, 2023 1:36 am

Tmac had one of the most underrated dunkoffs in history because he got overshadowed by Vince. The other 2 would have gotten embarrassed so smart for them to stay away from it lol.
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Post#4 » by Doranku » Sun Feb 19, 2023 1:37 am

For someone as athletic and high-profile as LeBron, it's pretty cringe that he was too scared to even compete once in the dunk contest.
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Post#5 » by wegotthabeet » Sun Feb 19, 2023 1:43 am

Doranku wrote:For someone as athletic and high-profile as LeBron, it's pretty cringe that he was too scared to even compete once in the dunk contest.


Lebron only stacks the deck. he isn't participating in something he'd 100% lose.
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Post#6 » by Sofia » Sun Feb 19, 2023 1:50 am

So I’m guess this would’ve been like 2005 once Lebron was established?

We expecting much bounce out of these guys in ‘05? Sounds like a set up for an all time disappointment…
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Post#7 » by Onlytimewilltel » Sun Feb 19, 2023 2:54 am

LeBron should have done it. Kind of weak of him to wimp out on this when all the fans wanted to see it. Weak move, it is what it is.
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Post#8 » by Memories » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:04 am

VC and Kobe would have been the final 2. TMac would have tried something incredible, but come up just short on his attempts. Lebron would done decently, but his dunks would be way too safe. He would just try do to a tomahawk dunk from the free throw line but his feet would be way over the line.

Kobe would be really good and play valiantly, but VC would have more flare and do something insane to capture the gold.

It would be an incredible contest. One for the ages.
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Post#9 » by dockingsched » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:07 am

VC and Tmac were on a different tier.
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Post#10 » by Kingdibs19 » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:08 am

Memories wrote:VC and Kobe would have been the final 2. TMac would have tried something incredible, but come up just short on his attempts. Lebron would done decently, but his dunks would be way too safe. He would just try do to a tomahawk dunk from the free throw line but his feet would be way over the line.

Kobe would be really good and play valiantly, but VC would have more flare and do something insane to capture the gold.

It would be an incredible contest. One for the ages.


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Post#11 » by Dr Aki » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:10 am

LeBron would be Nique power dunking but lacking in creativity.

TMac would take too many attempts and be penalised for it.

Kobe would execute on degree of difficulty and make the final 2.

VC would get pushed but he'd have way too much air time and spontaneous inspiration for Kobe to compete.
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Post#12 » by Memories » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:10 am

Kingdibs19 wrote:
Memories wrote:VC and Kobe would have been the final 2. TMac would have tried something incredible, but come up just short on his attempts. Lebron would done decently, but his dunks would be way too safe. He would just try do to a tomahawk dunk from the free throw line but his feet would be way over the line.

Kobe would be really good and play valiantly, but VC would have more flare and do something insane to capture the gold.

It would be an incredible contest. One for the ages.


We just writing fan fiction now ?


I mean, this hypothetical is a fan fiction since it never happened, and will never happen for several reasons.

So…sure?
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Post#13 » by Goomba3666 » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:10 am

This contest highly benefits two-footed leapers. Vince>Kobe>Tmac>Bron
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Post#14 » by Kingsway_fan » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:11 am

Carter would have taken it...
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Post#15 » by XTC » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:41 am

For those hating on Lebron...

Have y'all seen this man dunk? He obviously has bounce and hang time, but he's probably the least creative dunker imaginable.

Lebrons an amazing in game dunker because he has so much air, power, and grace. He would look horrible in a dunk contest however.
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Post#16 » by Mephariel » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:46 am

Dr Aki wrote:LeBron would be Nique power dunking but lacking in creativity.

TMac would take too many attempts and be penalised for it.

Kobe would execute on degree of difficulty and make the final 2.

VC would get pushed but he'd have way too much air time and spontaneous inspiration for Kobe to compete.


Kobe wasn't that good of a show dunker. In game dunker maybe. His 1996 performance wasn't anything close to Carter's.
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Post#17 » by Castle Black » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:48 am

VC still wins that.
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Post#18 » by Dr Aki » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:50 am

Mephariel wrote:
Dr Aki wrote:LeBron would be Nique power dunking but lacking in creativity.

TMac would take too many attempts and be penalised for it.

Kobe would execute on degree of difficulty and make the final 2.

VC would get pushed but he'd have way too much air time and spontaneous inspiration for Kobe to compete.


Kobe wasn't that good of a show dunker. In game dunker maybe. His 1996 performance wasn't anything close to Carter's.


Kobe would take note of his competition and wouldn't bring weak ****
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Post#19 » by Ckay » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:53 am

VC ez.
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Post#20 » by advent11 » Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:54 am

Lebron ruined the dunk contest.

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