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#21 » by xxSnEaKyPxx » Sun Jun 8, 2025 3:10 pm

Going with Sheldon.
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Post#22 » by UglyBugBall » Sun Jun 8, 2025 3:21 pm

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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


I typed “Shaedon” and my phone said “nah, you meant Sheldon.” That alone should disqualify him.
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Post#23 » by Helsbyte » Sun Jun 8, 2025 3:25 pm

Obi Toppin
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Post#24 » by Slim Tubby » Sun Jun 8, 2025 3:48 pm

taikibansei wrote:Can Luka still dunk?

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

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Post#25 » by MavsDirk41 » Sun Jun 8, 2025 3:51 pm

Edwards and then Morant. Not sure why Luka is an option though.
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Post#26 » by SkyBill40 » Sun Jun 8, 2025 4:58 pm

JujitsuFlip wrote:Obi Toppin, dude has springs in his legs.
This was going to be my pick and it was a surprising omission.

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Post#27 » by Ritzo » Sun Jun 8, 2025 10:53 pm

Ant is the best in-game dunker. Dunk contest is a different question. Ant said in an interview that he doesn't have tricks or creativity in a dunk contest.
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Post#28 » by BarbaGrizz » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:08 am

Morant and is not even close
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Post#29 » by brackdan70 » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:52 am

Jaylen Brown is a pretty good in game dunker.
NBA.com has dunk scores you can check out
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Post#30 » by MarcusBrody » Mon Jun 9, 2025 2:59 am

Pattycakes wrote:
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


I just watched a 10 minute highlight reel of Sharpe's dunks. Very impressive. He seems to get up higher on the regular than any guy in the league and I'd say he's the best lob dunker out there at the moment. He cocks that right arm back when he throws it down.

But Sharpe also almost always throws down his best dunks with a runway - catching a lob, coming in for a putback, in transition or after a turnover.

Edwards is exciting as he's the often ball handler, goes this way, that way, gets past his man, absorbs contact from him as he gets into the lane (and often from another perimeter defender), changes angles, and then somehow explodes up out of traffic to dunk over the rim help with two hands. His ability to bring that power while absorbing contact and without a straight runway is amazing.

So wouldn't say that it's undisputed. Shaedon is an amazing dunker when he gets his runway, but Ant's ability to get up and throwdown hard through contact is pretty amazing. I'd take Sharpe in a dunk contest, but I get more pumped for Edwards' dunks in game.
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Post#31 » by CobraCommander » Mon Jun 9, 2025 3:04 am

Statlanta wrote:Matt McClung

The only answer -

Ja, edwards and Zion in game but Matt the best at any point
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Post#32 » by MMyhre » Mon Jun 9, 2025 6:32 am

It was Morant pre-injury/gungate, now ANT.
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Post#33 » by KyRo23 » Mon Jun 9, 2025 6:47 am

I'm gonna call him Sheldon Sharpe from now on just cuz that one guy did a triple post on spelling his name right
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Post#34 » by Raps in 4 » Mon Jun 9, 2025 7:24 am

Ja, easily. Dude looks like he levitates when he jumps.
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Post#35 » by CumberlandPosey » Mon Jun 9, 2025 2:21 pm

I like suggs from the magic.nasty stuff...
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Post#36 » by Fo-Real » Mon Jun 9, 2025 3:17 pm

Jalen Green has to at least be on the list.

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