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Waiting for the All star game today, I hope to see a more entertaining game between these two teams, I just like to have more fun so I didn't put a single bet on this game, but team Lebron will likely win this, no doubt.
Aaron Gordon DEFINITELY deserved the dunk contest, dude should had two cups now as well, he was robbed once again. I was expecting Derrick Jones JR to win but I wasn't expecting the game to go this way. After watching if I had a vote who should win I would have definitely gave it to Aaron Gordon, I do understand his frustration about the points he got and even Ja Morant basically said he won't join the contest because it was basically people giving more points to players who they like more instead of who deserved more.
In the end three point contest was more legit as always since there is no interpretation of any sorts and it all comes down to talent, same with skills challenge, they were both a lot better and honestly I wasn't shocked Buddy Hield won because that dude can shoot amazingly even in game so it was definitely expected.
In the end three point contest was more legit as always since there is no interpretation of any sorts and it all comes down to talent, same with skills challenge, they were both a lot better and honestly I wasn't shocked Buddy Hield won because that dude can shoot amazingly even in game so it was definitely expected.
Agreed aaron should have won again. There will never be a way to take the judgement out of the dunk contest so it is what it is. I'm still in awe over what these guys threw down, but yeah gordon should have one this one. The judges wanted to end it in a tie but someone screwd up the points and gave him 47 instead of 48 lol.
Aaron Gordon DEFINITELY deserved the dunk contest, dude should had two cups now as well, he was robbed once again. I was expecting Derrick Jones JR to win but I wasn't expecting the game to go this way. After watching if I had a vote who should win I would have definitely gave it to Aaron Gordon, I do understand his frustration about the points he got and even Ja Morant basically said he won't join the contest because it was basically people giving more points to players who they like more instead of who deserved more.
In the end three point contest was more legit as always since there is no interpretation of any sorts and it all comes down to talent, same with skills challenge, they were both a lot better and honestly I wasn't shocked Buddy Hield won because that dude can shoot amazingly even in game so it was definitely expected.
In the end three point contest was more legit as always since there is no interpretation of any sorts and it all comes down to talent, same with skills challenge, they were both a lot better and honestly I wasn't shocked Buddy Hield won because that dude can shoot amazingly even in game so it was definitely expected.
Honestly when it comes down to dunking ability, everyone was great however one thing we are all forgetting that at one point NBA dunk contest became more like an entertainment and not just good dunks. Remember when Blake Griffin jumped over a car?? (ok hood of the car) remember all the nate robinson and Howard rival stuff? Sure howard brought out the cape this year and it was nice to have 24 there as well but that doesn't mean that this was entertainment at all, this was just bunch of amazing dunkers just jumping really high and dunking really well, there was no "extra" involved at all and that is literally whats missing from dunk contest for the past few years, someone has to make something really extra in order to make this a lot more fun again, otherwise its bunch of dunkers just dunking.
What are you saying? Did you not just watch the dunk competition? Aaron Gordon just dunked over a guy more than 7 feet tall, that is far better in Blake Griffin's dunk over a car's hood and Nate's dunk over Dwight Howard that is just 6'11. If that is not extra, I don't know what you still want, and I am still wondering how Aaron still lost the dunk contest. Come on, that jump is more than 47 points.
I agree, it's not that easy to jump over Taco and it's frustrating to see him loss again.
And you can hear the basketball fans, they booed the judges for that blunder, Lmao. That should be 50 easy no doubt about it. Maybe they don't want Aaron Gordon to win or something, really bad judging.
Honestly when it comes down to dunking ability, everyone was great however one thing we are all forgetting that at one point NBA dunk contest became more like an entertainment and not just good dunks. Remember when Blake Griffin jumped over a car?? (ok hood of the car) remember all the nate robinson and Howard rival stuff? Sure howard brought out the cape this year and it was nice to have 24 there as well but that doesn't mean that this was entertainment at all, this was just bunch of amazing dunkers just jumping really high and dunking really well, there was no "extra" involved at all and that is literally whats missing from dunk contest for the past few years, someone has to make something really extra in order to make this a lot more fun again, otherwise its bunch of dunkers just dunking.
What are you saying? Did you not just watch the dunk competition? Aaron Gordon just dunked over a guy more than 7 feet tall, that is far better in Blake Griffin's dunk over a car's hood and Nate's dunk over Dwight Howard that is just 6'11. If that is not extra, I don't know what you still want, and I am still wondering how Aaron still lost the dunk contest. Come on, that jump is more than 47 points.
but the judges is not impress giving him only 47 and loses that match.
For entertaining part for sure there's no question with how he jumped that high but still didn't get the approvals of those judges.
Honestly when it comes down to dunking ability, everyone was great however one thing we are all forgetting that at one point NBA dunk contest became more like an entertainment and not just good dunks. Remember when Blake Griffin jumped over a car?? (ok hood of the car) remember all the nate robinson and Howard rival stuff? Sure howard brought out the cape this year and it was nice to have 24 there as well but that doesn't mean that this was entertainment at all, this was just bunch of amazing dunkers just jumping really high and dunking really well, there was no "extra" involved at all and that is literally whats missing from dunk contest for the past few years, someone has to make something really extra in order to make this a lot more fun again, otherwise its bunch of dunkers just dunking.
What are you saying? Did you not just watch the dunk competition? Aaron Gordon just dunked over a guy more than 7 feet tall, that is far better in Blake Griffin's dunk over a car's hood and Nate's dunk over Dwight Howard that is just 6'11. If that is not extra, I don't know what you still want, and I am still wondering how Aaron still lost the dunk contest. Come on, that jump is more than 47 points.
Honestly when it comes down to dunking ability, everyone was great however one thing we are all forgetting that at one point NBA dunk contest became more like an entertainment and not just good dunks. Remember when Blake Griffin jumped over a car?? (ok hood of the car) remember all the nate robinson and Howard rival stuff? Sure howard brought out the cape this year and it was nice to have 24 there as well but that doesn't mean that this was entertainment at all, this was just bunch of amazing dunkers just jumping really high and dunking really well, there was no "extra" involved at all and that is literally whats missing from dunk contest for the past few years, someone has to make something really extra in order to make this a lot more fun again, otherwise its bunch of dunkers just dunking.
Anybody thinks Aaron Gordon got robbed this year's NBA slamdunk contest? Lol 
I mean, he been doing 50's from the beginning (the sideline 360 was really amazing) and then on the final round he got 47 for jumping over the tallest person in the gym. Damn, that's crazy! A 47 maybe because his thighs touched Taco's shoulders?
Congrats to Derrick Jones Jr anyway he's also a good dunker throughout the competition.
I mean, he been doing 50's from the beginning (the sideline 360 was really amazing) and then on the final round he got 47 for jumping over the tallest person in the gym. Damn, that's crazy! A 47 maybe because his thighs touched Taco's shoulders?
Congrats to Derrick Jones Jr anyway he's also a good dunker throughout the competition.
I do feel the same way too yet Gordons dunks are way more better that Jones.Well, we cant do anything because all decisions would come from judges itself.
Dont know if they can really differentiate or whats their personal criteria on each dunks.
It was very entertaining battle between him and Jones Jr, both deserves the win we should all respect the judges calls and congratualates
the winner.
Anybody thinks Aaron Gordon got robbed this year's NBA slamdunk contest? Lol
I mean, he been doing 50's from the beginning (the sideline 360 was really amazing) and then on the final round he got 47 for jumping over the tallest person in the gym. Damn, that's crazy! A 47 maybe because his thighs touched Taco's shoulders?
Congrats to Derrick Jones Jr anyway he's also a good dunker throughout the competition.
I mean, he been doing 50's from the beginning (the sideline 360 was really amazing) and then on the final round he got 47 for jumping over the tallest person in the gym. Damn, that's crazy! A 47 maybe because his thighs touched Taco's shoulders?
Congrats to Derrick Jones Jr anyway he's also a good dunker throughout the competition.
I agree mate, I think he got robbed (again?). I thought he got it when he jump over Tacko. No offense against Derrick Jones Jr, but I think Gordon should have won the NBA Slamdunk this year.
It's a bit controversial, in my opinion,
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“It’s a wrap, bro,” Gordon, an Orlando Magic forward, said of his Dunk Contest career. “I feel like I should have two trophies. It’s over for that.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/02/15/nba-dunk-contest-three-point-shootout-skills-challenge/
Spoiler alert.
So Jones Jr. won the dunk contest but it looks questionable to some of the analyst.
Well, it is the judges decision so that should be respected.
IMO, Jones Jr already won it before the tie breaker.
It is just that, the judges are so kind to give too much 10's at the scoreboard.
Next time, they should prepare two trophies just in case something like that happens again.
They are both really good. I was shocked with how much they defy gravity, literally.
So Jones Jr. won the dunk contest but it looks questionable to some of the analyst.
Well, it is the judges decision so that should be respected.
IMO, Jones Jr already won it before the tie breaker.
It is just that, the judges are so kind to give too much 10's at the scoreboard.
Next time, they should prepare two trophies just in case something like that happens again.
They are both really good. I was shocked with how much they defy gravity, literally.
I thought that AG will be getting that trophy now.
AG will not be joining the competition again, they are both great players but I think AG is a bit bitter about this loss, is it me or he's really that desperate to win? BTW, here's an article about one of the judges, Common saying that they thought that this contest will be tied.
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28712380/derrick-jones-jr-edges-aaron-gordon-controversial-dunk-contest
Anybody thinks Aaron Gordon got robbed this year's NBA slamdunk contest? Lol
I mean, he been doing 50's from the beginning (the sideline 360 was really amazing) and then on the final round he got 47 for jumping over the tallest person in the gym. Damn, that's crazy! A 47 maybe because his thighs touched Taco's shoulders?
Congrats to Derrick Jones Jr anyway he's also a good dunker throughout the competition.
I mean, he been doing 50's from the beginning (the sideline 360 was really amazing) and then on the final round he got 47 for jumping over the tallest person in the gym. Damn, that's crazy! A 47 maybe because his thighs touched Taco's shoulders?
Congrats to Derrick Jones Jr anyway he's also a good dunker throughout the competition.
I do feel the same way too yet Gordons dunks are way more better that Jones.Well, we cant do anything because all decisions would come from judges itself.
Dont know if they can really differentiate or whats their personal criteria on each dunks.
Anybody thinks Aaron Gordon got robbed this year's NBA slamdunk contest? Lol
I mean, he been doing 50's from the beginning (the sideline 360 was really amazing) and then on the final round he got 47 for jumping over the tallest person in the gym. Damn, that's crazy! A 47 maybe because his thighs touched Taco's shoulders?
Congrats to Derrick Jones Jr anyway he's also a good dunker throughout the competition.
I mean, he been doing 50's from the beginning (the sideline 360 was really amazing) and then on the final round he got 47 for jumping over the tallest person in the gym. Damn, that's crazy! A 47 maybe because his thighs touched Taco's shoulders?
Congrats to Derrick Jones Jr anyway he's also a good dunker throughout the competition.
Spoiler alert.
So Jones Jr. won the dunk contest but it looks questionable to some of the analyst.
Well, it is the judges decision so that should be respected.
IMO, Jones Jr already won it before the tie breaker.
It is just that, the judges are so kind to give too much 10's at the scoreboard.
Next time, they should prepare two trophies just in case something like that happens again.
They are both really good. I was shocked with how much they defy gravity, literally.
So Jones Jr. won the dunk contest but it looks questionable to some of the analyst.
Well, it is the judges decision so that should be respected.
IMO, Jones Jr already won it before the tie breaker.
It is just that, the judges are so kind to give too much 10's at the scoreboard.
Next time, they should prepare two trophies just in case something like that happens again.
They are both really good. I was shocked with how much they defy gravity, literally.
But I don't think that judges will be sentimental, there are a lot of good pure dunkers in the contest. Maybe he will do some antics and again entertain the crowd, but I don't think that he will win again.
I agree. It is good that he will be letting us remember the superman of the past but I don't think it will be that necessary since there are a lot of new players now that can surprise people more, including Gordon. When Dwight Howards is in Orlando, he won the Dunk Contest and I read that Aaron Gordon will be taking the trophy back to Orlando.
We never know actually, he can still dunk for sure but if he has something new to show, who knows?
At the odds now in the dunk contest, he got the lowest chance of winning but the betting odds is really good at 8.00, I would put a little bet on it.
I would do too. My friend contacted me about this and want to watch the dunk contest with me for the sake of the old times. I think for me this is just like a tribute to Kobe where we are getting back to that past that we will never be seen again. He is bringing back the past where I am really enjoying and thrilled watching NBA, it is fun since at that time I don't have a problem watching games all day, unlike now that I am busy with my job.
But I don't think that judges will be sentimental, there are a lot of good pure dunkers in the contest. Maybe he will do some antics and again entertain the crowd, but I don't think that he will win again.
I agree here.
It is good that he will be letting us remember the superman of the past but I don't think it will be that necessary since there are a lot of new players now that can surprise people more, including Gordon. When Dwight Howards is in Orlando, he won the Dunk Contest and I read that Aaron Gordon will be taking the trophy back to Orlando.
We never know actually, he can still dunk for sure but if he has something new to show, who knows?
At the odds now in the dunk contest, he got the lowest chance of winning but the betting odds is really good at 8.00, I would put a little bet on it.
But I don't think that judges will be sentimental, there are a lot of good pure dunkers in the contest. Maybe he will do some antics and again entertain the crowd, but I don't think that he will win again.
I agree. It is good that he will be letting us remember the superman of the past but I don't think it will be that necessary since there are a lot of new players now that can surprise people more, including Gordon. When Dwight Howards is in Orlando, he won the Dunk Contest and I read that Aaron Gordon will be taking the trophy back to Orlando.
I am rooting for Howard, dude was the superman back in the day and he was one of the most entertaining dunk contest participants ever, I know there were better dunkers, thats given and I still think best one was probably MJ dunking from the free throw line (which probably can happen now but that was another whole level back in those days) but at the same time Vince was great in 2000 as well, even with all of that the most "entertaining" was Howard because dude knew how to really get everyone hyped like no other, dude literally went into a phone booth and changed to superman and came out, he was literally like that. I bet he won't have the best dunk tonight, sure he may not win as well, however I bet %100 he will be the most entertaining participant for sure.
Howard was pure entertainment during his prime at the dunk contest. He really did get the crowd involved with his phone booth change-to-superman.
But I don't think that judges will be sentimental, there are a lot of good pure dunkers in the contest. Maybe he will do some antics and again entertain the crowd, but I don't think that he will win again.
Tatum is really amazing.
He did an amazing performance for this match. The Clippers managed to take a 4-point lead but it quickly retrieved by a three-point shot. The last 20 secs of the first OT was intense. I thought that it would be the last play for the whole remaining time.But, that three pointer of Shamet decided to give it an OT 2 still Clippers won the game after that OT.
I agree, Tatum is somewhat elevating his game as a Celtic and quickly mature to become the next star of the team. It was a crazy game I thought it will go on another OT but Celtics put the game away.
As long as Tatum is healthy Celtics will be a difficult match up for any team in the East, except the Bucks.
For James, post-prime? He is genetically gifted, and together with hard work then can continue to drive and make that spectacular dunks that we can't even think that he can still do at his age.
I was already expecting during that time that it's the end but it's not. Anyway, we have to move forward because the match is done and we should look for some other interesting matches again.
I am rooting for Howard, dude was the superman back in the day and he was one of the most entertaining dunk contest participants ever, I know there were better dunkers, thats given and I still think best one was probably MJ dunking from the free throw line (which probably can happen now but that was another whole level back in those days) but at the same time Vince was great in 2000 as well, even with all of that the most "entertaining" was Howard because dude knew how to really get everyone hyped like no other, dude literally went into a phone booth and changed to superman and came out, he was literally like that. I bet he won't have the best dunk tonight, sure he may not win as well, however I bet %100 he will be the most entertaining participant for sure.
I really missed the all-star weekend. Last night wasn't a big night, tonight will be a great one, we will watch dunk contest and three point contest, usually dunk is the best one out there but I really think three point would have been better with dame in it as well.
I am putting my money on Derrick Jones Jr, that dude can fly really really high, Aaron Gordon is definitely one of the official favorites everywhere since he is a great Dunker but I feel like playing in the NBA for so many years now, his body may became more sore and may have troubles being as high flying as when he first came into the league, look at Blake Griffin for the same type of playing.
Howard of course will be a fan favorite for just giggles, I doubt at his age he could actually compete against such high flying acrobatic Dunkers but of course he has a chance with right marketing and PR moves at the stage when it comes to dunking. Sad story about it, Kobe agreed to be Howards partner on dunk contest, if he was still alive he would have helped Howard tonight on his dunk
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I am putting my money on Derrick Jones Jr, that dude can fly really really high, Aaron Gordon is definitely one of the official favorites everywhere since he is a great Dunker but I feel like playing in the NBA for so many years now, his body may became more sore and may have troubles being as high flying as when he first came into the league, look at Blake Griffin for the same type of playing.
Howard of course will be a fan favorite for just giggles, I doubt at his age he could actually compete against such high flying acrobatic Dunkers but of course he has a chance with right marketing and PR moves at the stage when it comes to dunking. Sad story about it, Kobe agreed to be Howards partner on dunk contest, if he was still alive he would have helped Howard tonight on his dunk
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