The Downfall of the Dunk

Marc Jimenez · February 18th, 2007, 04:05 PM

There was once a time when the dunk contest actually meant something, but after watching Saturday night’s pathetic showcase, I realize that those days are long gone. Oh, how far the mighty dunk contest has fallen, when scrubs like Gerald Green, Nate Robinson and Tyrus Thomas are participating.
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JGAC · February 19th, 2007, 01:32 AM

it really stunk out there. Not exciting at all.

Rusty27 · February 19th, 2007, 08:14 AM

Last night’s event was just awful. Nate Robinson’s inability to complete a dunk in his first attempt was infuriating. Similar to last year’s shenanigans, the 5-foot-9 Robinson needed several attempts to complete one successful dunk. He made a mockery of the event.

HAHA! too funny.

ssigman · February 19th, 2007, 09:34 AM

do any of the guys you name do spectacular dunks in games?? i'd say no...d-wade, lebron and carmelo are considered high flyers...if you saw gerald green's first dunk, you woulda saw a guy who's head was over the rim...thats a high flyer...its not the name that makes the contest, its the dunks....and pretty much every dunk has been done

BaldBil · February 19th, 2007, 10:32 AM

The dunk is one of the most overrated things in sports. To see it done when the defense is tight and a block is very possible is one thing. Most dunks are just to show off and the only time they are worth watching is when they are missed.

February 18th, 2007, 04:05 PM	#1
Marc Jimenez Join Date: 11-12-2006 Location: New York City Posts: 27	The Downfall of the Dunk There was once a time when the dunk contest actually meant something, but after watching Saturday night’s pathetic showcase, I realize that those days are long gone. Oh, how far the mighty dunk contest has fallen, when scrubs like Gerald Green, Nate Robinson and Tyrus Thomas are participating. ... Full Article

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February 19th, 2007, 01:32 AM	#2
JGAC Join Date: 05-09-2003 Location: North End, Boston Posts: 6,079	it really stunk out there. Not exciting at all.

February 19th, 2007, 08:14 AM	#3
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 29,313	Last night’s event was just awful. Nate Robinson’s inability to complete a dunk in his first attempt was infuriating. Similar to last year’s shenanigans, the 5-foot-9 Robinson needed several attempts to complete one successful dunk. He made a mockery of the event. HAHA! too funny.

February 19th, 2007, 09:34 AM	#4
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 28,059	do any of the guys you name do spectacular dunks in games?? i'd say no...d-wade, lebron and carmelo are considered high flyers...if you saw gerald green's first dunk, you woulda saw a guy who's head was over the rim...thats a high flyer...its not the name that makes the contest, its the dunks....and pretty much every dunk has been done

February 19th, 2007, 10:32 AM	#5
BaldBil Join Date: 06-15-2006 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 5,462	The dunk is one of the most overrated things in sports. To see it done when the defense is tight and a block is very possible is one thing. Most dunks are just to show off and the only time they are worth watching is when they are missed.

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