Pro Hoops Daily Presents the First Dunks Ever - This video features the first successful attempt of many of today most popular dunks. Featured in part 1 of this video is the First windmill dunk by Dominique Wilkins, the first between the legs dunk by Orlando Woolridge, the first freethrow line dunk by Dr. J and many more.
Dominique Wilkins is a retired Professional Basketball player who is best known for his electrifying play, he earned the nickname “Human Highlight Film” for his electrifying slam dunks. He is one of the few people to win the competition twice, winning in 1985 and 1990. Dominique played his Collegiate Basketball at the University of Georgia, and he was selected by the Utah Jazz with the third Overall Draft Pick in the 1982 NBA Draft.
Cedric Ceballos is a retired Professional Basketball player best known for winning the 1992 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Cedric played his collegiate basketball at Cal State Fullerton and was selected in the second round with the 48th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 1990 NBA Draft.
J.R. Smith is a Professional Basketball player who is best known for making it to the NBA right out of High School. Smith played his high school basketball at St. Benedict Prep and was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2004 NBA Draft.
Julius Erving also known as Dr. J is a retired Professional Basketball player who is best known for winning the first ever ABA Slam Dunk Contest in 1976. He is one of the most decorated NBA players of all time, winning almost every possible accolade, he’s won the NBA championship, ABA Championship, MVP, All star game MVP, All NBA First team, all ABA First team just to name a few, the list goes on. Julius played his collegiate basketball at Umass and was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 1972 Draft.
Kenny “Sky” Walker is a retired Professional Basketball player who is best known for winning the 1989 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Kenny played his collegiate basketball at the University of Kentucky and was drafted by the New York Knicks with the 5th overall pick in the first round of the 1986 NBA Draft.
Orlando Woolridge is a Retired Professional Basketball player who is best known for his athleticism and being the first player to bring the basketball between his legs while dunking. He participated in the 1984 and 1985 NBA Slam Dunk Contests. Orlando played his collegiate basketball at the University of Notre Dame and was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the 6th overall pick in the first round of the 1981 NBA Draft.
Aaron Gordon is a Professional Basketball player who is best known for his memorable duel with Zach Lavine in the 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Aaron recorded 3 consecutive perfect Dunks before finally loosing the competition to Zach Lavine. Aaron played his collegiate basketball at Arizona University and was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 4th overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft.
24 дек 2017
