I'm not going to lie, when the NBA announced who would be participating in this years Sprite Slam Dunk contest I didn't expect things turn even come close to what they did. This was in my opinion the best dunk showcase since the 2000 contest in which Vince Carter performed three mind-boggling dunks. Reigning Dunk Champion, Gerald Green (Minnesota Timberwolves), Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic), Rudy Gay (Memphis Grizzlies) and Jamario Moon (Toronto Raptors) were the four contenders. Based on how last years contest turned out, I was expecting a snore fest. I mean who would guess that any of these "no names" would come up with something memorable. But BOY, was I wrong.
From the get go, Moon and Gay had nothing to show, but when Howard stood BEHIND the backboard threw it off, caught it and dunked it in the hoop. I knew we were in for a treat.
Green answered back with something he called "the Birthday Cake." he brought out a small cupcake with a candle on it. His teammate climbed a ladder, placed the cake on the rim, lit the candle and cleared the area. Green then ran, jumped, blew out the candle and threw down an powerful two handed slamma jamma. You know it's really not enough to just write about it, so check out the highlights...From this day fourth Dwight Howard shall be known as Dwight "Superman" Howard.
1 comment:
oooo Dwight Howard is really cute :)
- Linda
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