i feel the reason behind why many stars fear losing is because it's hard to think of original dunks. major props to those who can think of new ideas but it's also why dunkers are doing borderline goofy shit, just because it technically hasn't done before.
They should just make it like the Olympics. Stop all the goofy stuff and just do nice and powerful dunks and judge like they do in the Olympics. It’s the same stuff there. It should be able to translate over. People just need to stop with expectations of all the goofy antics that have been happening. Honestly, I thought Mac Mclungs performance last year was great. I enjoyed it.
Also, I think Jordan, Dominique and Vince weren't really afraid of that. They knew in their hearts they can come in and get that trophy. There have been a lot of excellent non-star dunkers. There was that hoverboard dunk that was my favorite. Stars usually disappoint because they don't put enough thought into it.
I’m sorry but the fear of losing thing weak af that’s why the league sucks everyone ego too out this world Mike lost Nique lost Tmac Ray Allen lost it’s not that deep and would increase legacies if they did it and won cmon now imagine the hype if Bron or Ja rejuvenated the contest cmon now these dudes weak and the excuses weaker
I'd like an all rookie contest. Maybe limit it to players with less than 3 years in the league. Hype pre Allstar weekend with catchy ads featuring the contestants.
Lebron made that promise, but as smart he is he dind't go into things he can't win. I feel it's weakasf. People all the time worried about who says what. TBH, as the league is right now, the most intelligent thing is to call all the professional dunkers to participate in the dunk contest.
There's a good no wait, great reason LeFlopBron never competed in the Slam Dunk Contest. It's because he has No creative dunks. Granted he's a big guy with a little power. But, he has no creative skills.... Uhh, dunk skill 😅
I used to think that 3-point contest was lame AF because dunks are cool. Now, the 3-point contest is the only reason I watch All-Stars. The Steph vs Sabrina was risky for both of them (especially for Steph if he loses) but they did it and gained more respect from everyone.
yeah i get it ja morant losing to a leaguer and bench/roleplayers in the dunk contest is a bad headline but like thats just cause of the competition... he wouldnt get any backlash if the headline is zion williamson beats ja morant, lebron, and anthony edwards or whatever lineup in the dunk contest losing doesnt matter if the competition is just as great
Remember when they used to have 5 or 6 guys competing hard during the slam dunk contest? Now they have 8 mofos for the 3pt shootout. It got so bad for the dunk contest that they even got rid of it in the late 90s. Vince Carter brought it back to prominence but it's just a sad spectacle now.😒
You know I was surprised when I heard a G Leaguer won the dunk contest until I saw what the Mac did. This is no regular G Leaguer. The dude can fly and he’s had some games in the NBA as well.
Get rid of the dunk contest. It’s not an event that should be done yearly especially since these stars refuse to participate. Make it random and attack some kind of incentive to it.
What if Dr J Spud Webb Michael Jordan Wilkins Nance and all them didnt want to do it? They did it. But who is to say they were invested emotionally in it or not.
No such thing as bad press... he just dont have that true warrior spirit. You think losing a dunk contest would hurt him? Nah. If he loses then comes back and drops 45 next game hes a mac daddy again. Plus the media loves the guy. Sometimes. Hes definitely got his worshippers.. no matter what.
Think all star weekend should just be terminated Make it 3 point contest one day 1v1 tournament one day 2v2 tournament one day Because whatever is happening now won’t attract attention I haven’t watched an all star weekend fully since 2014
Go look back at the dunk contests, they actually had a lot of mediocre years...yes, Jordan, Dominique were there...but squeezed in between them were a lot of forgettable dunk contests. Quite frankly, I wouldn't mind seeing Wembayama try it. He's so good at everything else. And he doesn't look scared like this previous generation of NBA stars.
Honestly I think this is a great point. The dunk contest is always hit or miss. You get a great one every 5 years or so and we forget all the mid ones before and after it.
Thanks. Keep up the good work. I think NBA tv played all 30 plus years of the slam dunk contests and those big names you remember are really the main good ones. With one exception, I really do love the statue of liberty dunk or helicopter dunk....surprised someone hasn't tried to redo that one. I think Wembayama can bring a lot of eyeballs if he can be persuaded. He literally can cover a lot of ground with just one leap. @@Geneknowshoops
@@antiarezzo7630 and how many points got scored on him in that same time? There's a reason we are having this conversation. That reason is no NBA team wants him. WIn your little dunk contest and back to the G league you go.
I think they should do like some « have fun dunks » instead of being judged by a jury. Just do some sick dunks for the fun of it ! Doesn’t have to be a contest just like in game or in between, during halftime. You know just have fun and share to the public. Bring TeamFlightBrothers hoopers for some amazing dunks ! Eat popcorn and relax ! Nba players are playing for a title not nba dunk contests you are right 💯% Let’s just play basketball and have fun ! Let the athletes be amazing when it’s their time to do amazing things ! Love your channel btw ! You are on point !
McClung would beat Lebron in the dunk contest. The dunk contest is about creativity and McClung, despite his NBA status, is one of its better dunkers in NBA history. There's no Vince Carters in the modern NBA that can just come in and totally dominate everyone.
the dunk contest judging is about as bad as the dunk contest has been lately. Nique and who ... ? can somebody tell me why Gary Payton is a dunk contest judge? when you think of dunking, Fred Jones and Mitch Richmond arent names you really think of. I understand paying respects to Darnell Hillman. I understand his judging wasnt well received, but he being there made the most sense, after Nique
Yo. You're making excuses for these super stars? You're the part of the reason they're so spoiled and soft. Once lebron leaves, a new star will crank it back up. Just gotta get rid of the cup cake lebron Era. So what if you lose the contest, they lose hand all the time. Championships get lost and all. They worried bout a dunk contest? Sad Era. Can't wait till it's over!!!
