Was that the best Dunk contest since 2000?
90119
That could have been better, if there was a memorable dunk. AI#2's will not be forgotten, but he lost. I'm kind of disappointed that Smith didn't jump from that piece of tape...
91479
I don't think Webber's false time-out is the best ever because that game was just remembered for that one bone-head mistake.\n\nI can agree with Maryland vs. Duke though; they are two huge rivals and that comeback was quite impressive.
922463
no but the grand finals of the last 2 years are that way (ben cousins wce in 2005 and adam goodes in 2006)
300567
Jordan transcended the game just as Oscar Robertson did in his time. To compare them is comparing apples and oranges...the game was different just as the game is played different today than when Jordan dominated. How much triangle offense do we see anymore? Zones in the NBA? Whoda thunk it?!?! There is nobody in the game right now that is transforming the game or taking it to another level. Until that guy comes along, we will all still talk about Jordan. I mean, how many NCAA women did you see dunk the ball in the 90's? Candace has taken the game to the next level. Who do you compare her to, Miller? The game was a lot different then.
584863
Dominique was soooo powerful with his windmill and he came from below his sneakers. It was an absolutely amazing powerful dunk!!!
79878
The NBA is a joke now.  That is why it is losing popularity.  It used to be about strategy.  Now it is about showboating and seeing who can make the most slam dunks before the buzzer ends the game.
1071400
Miami won game four of the NBA finals yesterday. The Detriot Pistons had the best record in the NBA this season.
588209
I think that it is. I really think that NBA Street is better, so is NBA Ballers
757199
He can dunk, but Andre Igoudala got ripped off in the dunk contest last year, he frickin' dunked it from behind the hoop, when Nate robinson does that, then I'll give him props, but until then he's just a cocky short guy.
250303
Actually, I saw Candice Parker dunk twice yesterday in the Tennesee game.  Frankly, I don't understand why the women's game doesn't get more attention.  I guess people value dunks over actual basketball skill these days.
177101
The dunk is overrated. I can dunk.
303973
NCAA basketball baby. It's always a great competition with the champions rotating every year. I'm an Illini all the way. My sophmore year here was the huge run to the final. No other college sport can compare to basketball in terms of publicity and entertainment.
986278
NBA Dunk competitions need stars....\nAndre Iguodala, certainly\nJosh Smith, absolutely\nVince Carter, wishful thinking, but remember what he did in the one dunk contest he did participate in,\nLebron James...I'm sure he could do well for himself\nJason Richardson...Former Champion...\n\nRemember the dunk contest in its glory years featured superstars, "Nique", Jordan...a dunk contest needs a star, otherwise it struggles to live up to its hype...
389161
Tell me if these aren't the best dunks ever!!! Wait for the last one...\n\nhttp://www.metacafe.com/watch/72503/top_ten_dunks/
1009391
The coolest was the original.  Air Jordans!\n\nPeople were getting robbed for their shoes when they came out.  The kids on my HS basketball team swore they were able to dunk because they were wearing them when they couldn't before.  There has not, to my knowledge, ever been a frenzy over a pair of sneakers like there were over those.
551872
HECK YEAH it's gonna be fun! For the first time in a long time the playoffs are actually proving to be ENTERTAINING ( if only the refs would let the players decide the game more, though)! There is no SURE THING this year, which I think only adds to the fascination! Personally I see it being Spurs and Heat in the finals, but who knows?! All I do know, is that it is going to be a great race to the end....! =)
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Top Five Plays\nHonorable Mention - Even though I was a Knicks fan, Reggie Miller dismantling them in 17 seconds to bring the Pacers back with a couple of quick steals and threes was great basketball.\n\n5. Magic Johnson's sky hook against the Celtics in the Finals (1987 I think). It was the premiere rivalry of the 1980's with the two premiere players (Magic and Bird). \n\n4. Derek Fisher's shot with .04 seconds left to beat the Spurs in the 2004 Western Conference Semis. That shot changed the course of the NBA. If the Spurs win that game, they probably win the series and go on to face the Pistons in the finals. If that happens, we may be talking three-peat and a Spurs dynasty this year, or another Spurs-Pistons match up at least.\n\n3. Dr. J rocking the cradle against the Lakers in the 1981 Finals. Another shot that lives on in highlight lore.\n\n2. Larry Bird's steal and scoop against the Pistons in the Conference Finals (I think this was 1986 season). The fact that moments before he had hit another shot to keep the game close was also incredible.\n\n1. Jordan's 20 footer to beat the Jazz in the 1998 Finals. That moment summed up the career of the greatest player of his time. The image of that shot still haunts many a Jazz fan.