Best dunker in the game today?

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Who's the best dunker in the game today?

Ja Morant
17
20%
Anthony Edwards
42
49%
Aaron Gordon
2
2%
Luka Doncic
4
5%
Shaedon Sharpe
9
11%
Zion williamson
2
2%
Derrick Jones Jr
1
1%
Giannis (don't make me spell it)
0
No votes
Other
8
9%
 
Total votes: 85

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Post#1 » by UglyBugBall » Sun Jun 8, 2025 12:40 pm

Who you got? I might be missing some names but these are the guys I've actually seen that seem like they should be in the conversation. I think I'm going with Ja because of the combo of speed, finesse and power at his size.

But honestly this crop feels weaker than many in the past to me?
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Post#2 » by taikibansei » Sun Jun 8, 2025 12:42 pm

Can Luka still dunk?

My bad, he got one (1) dunk last year:

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Post#3 » by Statlanta » Sun Jun 8, 2025 12:47 pm

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Post#4 » by UglyBugBall » Sun Jun 8, 2025 12:48 pm

taikibansei wrote:Can Luka still dunk?

My bad, he got one (1) dunk last year:

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But if that one was a Mac McClung level dunk, would it instantly qualify him?
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Post#5 » by taikibansei » Sun Jun 8, 2025 12:56 pm

UglyBugBall wrote:
taikibansei wrote:Can Luka still dunk?

My bad, he got one (1) dunk last year:

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But if that one was a Mac McClung level dunk, would it instantly qualify him?


Sure, but I'd want video proof...and as Luka is fat, that would mean using a very wide-angle lens. Maybe NASA can help?
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Post#6 » by UglyBugBall » Sun Jun 8, 2025 1:05 pm

taikibansei wrote:
UglyBugBall wrote:
taikibansei wrote:Can Luka still dunk?

My bad, he got one (1) dunk last year:

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But if that one was a Mac McClung level dunk, would it instantly qualify him?


Sure, but I'd want video proof...and as Luka is fat, that would mean using a very wide-angle lens. Maybe NASA can help?


He dunked so hard the satellites lost signal, we’ve only got footage of him taking off.
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Post#7 » by MoneyTalks41890 » Sun Jun 8, 2025 1:09 pm

I think Ant’s are still the best because of the vertical + power. He dunks a lot like Russ used to like he’s trying to tear the rim off but even more athletic.
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Post#8 » by UglyBugBall » Sun Jun 8, 2025 1:21 pm

MoneyTalks41890 wrote:I think Ant’s are still the best because of the vertical + power. He dunks a lot like Russ used to like he’s trying to tear the rim off but even more athletic.


I don’t know about him being on Russ level. Russ was my favorite dunker for a long time, I found him way more exciting than Ant. I think it was the mix of speed, being smaller, and not quite jumping fully above the rim that made his dunks look so violent. It was like he spiked the ball against the top of the rim and it just snapped down in self defense.

Plus the post dunk flex and scowl really sold it. He dunked with the kind of rage you’d expect from a guy storming the beaches of Normandy. Ant’s dunks are cleaner and weirdly more respectful if that's a thing.
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Post#9 » by JujitsuFlip » Sun Jun 8, 2025 1:44 pm

Obi Toppin, dude has springs in his legs.
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Post#10 » by Optms » Sun Jun 8, 2025 1:48 pm

Sheldon Sharpe destroys the league in dunking ability. Those who know, know.
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Post#11 » by Pattycakes » Sun Jun 8, 2025 1:51 pm

UglyBugBall wrote:Who you got? I might be missing some names but these are the guys I've actually seen that seem like they should be in the conversation. I think I'm going with Ja because of the combo of speed, finesse and power at his size.

But honestly this crop feels weaker than many in the past to me?

As least spell Shaedon Sharpes name right, this is a dumb poll. As long as he’s in the league everyone else can pack that **** up. Go watch the reel. It’s undisputed
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Post#12 » by Pattycakes » Sun Jun 8, 2025 1:52 pm

Optms wrote:Sheldon Sharpe destroys the league in dunking ability. Those who know, know.


It’s literally never been Sheldon.
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Post#13 » by Pattycakes » Sun Jun 8, 2025 1:52 pm

*SHAEDON*

Your winner is Shaedon
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Post#14 » by chilluminati » Sun Jun 8, 2025 1:54 pm

From your list it's "sheldon", or Ant.
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Post#15 » by Bornstellar » Sun Jun 8, 2025 2:04 pm

In game, definitely Ant and Ja. Sharpe is a good choice also. Feels like Malik Monk should at least be in this discussion
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Post#16 » by LePeekaboo » Sun Jun 8, 2025 2:23 pm

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Post#17 » by Pattycakes » Sun Jun 8, 2025 2:35 pm

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Bruh this is a 2/10 dunk from Shaedon sharpe gtfoh. Y’all trippin hard or clearly missed some blazer highlights. Shaedon would have added nearly a foot to that vert with half the ease
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Post#18 » by Optms » Sun Jun 8, 2025 2:48 pm

Pattycakes wrote:
Optms wrote:Sheldon Sharpe destroys the league in dunking ability. Those who know, know.


It’s literally never been Sheldon.


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Post#19 » by Optms » Sun Jun 8, 2025 2:52 pm

LePeekaboo wrote:Image


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