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Jordan Hang Time
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Everybody that grew up watching the GOAT on the hardwood (sorry LeBron, whoever fans) all the way from UNC to the Chicago Bulls always got that feeling when you saw a lane open and MJ23 drive. There's definitely a legit reason "hang time" surrounded his name. I've seen better dunkers. But NO ONE that seemed to pause for almost a half second at the apex of his jump.
It didn't matter if it was a dunk, jumper, rebound, whatever, MJ23 actually seemed to "pause" in midair for a split second. Was this an illusion? A physical gift? I've never before nor since seen any player of any sport have that same hang. He could readjust his shot, switch to a different hand, whatever... I've always wondered. Him doing it is no question. But is he REALLY doing it, or was it an optical illusion? 🤔
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This is fun...He was a glider, like Clyde Drexler. It just looks smoother and graceful. With respect to the GOAT, it’s debatable if MJ is even a top 5 dunker. Game dunkers included in my list.
Darryl Dawkins, Blake Griffin, MJ, Zach Levine, Gerald Green, Kobe, Lebron, Nance etc. all in that next tier for my money.
You definitely have my #1. Man, that dunk contest when VC did that reverse 360?? Man, please. ALL his dunks that night could have won it. LOVED VC. The other guys on there are great too. I was a huge Clyde Drexler fan. Dawkins breaking back boards. Dominique with the windmill. Ahhhh... I wish the NBA was like it used to be. Right now I'd go with James Harden
Harden? Wow I would’ve never considered him. He gets there but it’s just a punch, especially as a lefty. MJ didn’t beat Dom in dunk contest, IJS. Hawks got robbed.
Great post! Jordan was THE GOAT, imo. Dominique may have been the greatest human highlight
Baron Davis best PG dunker?
Don't get me wrong. Not saying I'd take him over other players. Just something I like about his grittiness. And the fact he gets away with 5 step travels 😆
How bout Spud?
In dunk contest sure, I’d have to google of Spud ever dunked on someone though. Playing b-ball in HS Davis was one of my fave players, as I’m only 6’3 (he was relatable) and played the 2. Was it 99 or 00 when he dunked on Garnett? Can’t recall Spud punching it like that.
Well, Spud could just dunk, and that was amazing in itself. Penny? He was a tall azz PG
Yeah 6’7 I believe. Westbrook needs to be in that discussion. I saw him in person he’s only 6’2. So is Dwayne Wade.
I'd be VERY surprised if Spud dunked on someone in a game. That's why I changed above. Just the fact he COULD dunk at all was insane. There was a guy in my class named Peanut, that was probably about 5' 3". He could monster jam it. I'm 6' and when he flew up his shoes were in my face. Some dudes just have ups.
I wish I remembered that guy that was king of street ball. Saw him dunk over a car
Big fan of Westbrook. Magic was a HUGE PG himself. I always laughed watching Shaq go coast to coast lol
Here's a top 10 of his best in-game dunks. All are pretty much uncontested. For you young bucks, these dunks might not look impressive, until you realize he's only 5'7".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7kmUi0tzmw
Kemp in my book is the greatest in-game dunker, especially in traffic. Dude was ferocious. Blake Griffin is right up there as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OPvh7jdeeo
Man I used to have a poster of Manute Bol holding the ball up as high as he could and Spud jumping beside him, both with a hand on the ball. Great poster! Had to trim the bottom off to make it fit lol
Earl Manigault? The guy who could put a penny on top of the backboard?
IDK if any of y'all remember him or not, but Shannon Brown GOT UP. I used to love watching him play with Kobe and Pau.
Could be. They made a whole doc about this guy. I forgot his hardship, but he was more than NBA ready as far as dunks and raw athleticism. Now, whether he knew what a pick n roll is, I have no idea
Shannon could jump. I remember his missed dunk that was the best missed dunk I had ever seen. Here it is (where does the time go)...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D349701CI-w
@PeachCoDawg yeah that’s him. Life got in the way of his greatness. Great documentary to watch though.