NBA Players Dunking Question

[vatech733]

The average vertical in the NBA is 28 inches, which is not very impressive.  Sure there are some freaks that have the 40+ verts, but IMO ESPN
hypes up some dunks that really just aren't that impressive.  Blake Griffin has definitely had some very impressive dunks over some players,
but my man is on the top 10 every week with a dunk and some really aren't that impressive.  The guy's 6'10 dunking on a 10ft hoop.  Like
many NT'ers and average athletes that are 5'10 it is not impressive to be able to dunk creatively on a 9ft hoop.

 Does anyone else feel like the top 10 on Sports Center is flooded with very average dunks regarding the person's actual size? I'm not even a big soccer fan, but some of the soccer plays and other sports that are in the top 10 are WAY more impressive than any dunk by a 6'5+ player.

Not being 6'5+ FTL....Yes I'm Mad

 

[doublejs07]

Fool, the difficulty/power of the Griffin dunks are why he's on the SC top-10 frequently.

@ this guy trying to marginalize the athleticism of not only Griffin, but many other guys in the L. Sit down.

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Please post a vid of a Griffin dunk that was in the top-10 that you thought wasn't impressive

 

[durden7]

While I agree that the media over-hypes some of Griffins dunks, I disagree with your whole premise.

 

[6dollaburger]

You're right.. they should put more dunks that are from all the 5'10" average sized NBA players that happen each week.

 

[smedroc]

vatech733 wrote:

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The average vertical in the NBA is 28 inches, which is not very impressive.  Sure there are some freaks that have the 40+ verts, but IMO ESPN
hypes up some dunks that really just aren't that impressive.  Blake Griffin has definitely had some very impressive dunks over some players,
but my man is on the top 10 every week with a dunk and some really aren't that impressive.  The guy's 6'10 dunking on a 10ft hoop.  Like
many NT'ers and average athletes that are 5'10 it is not impressive to be able to dunk creatively on a 9ft hoop.

 Does anyone else feel like the top 10 on Sports Center is flooded with very average dunks regarding the person's actual size? I'm not even a big soccer fan, but some of the soccer plays and other sports that are in the top 10 are WAY more impressive than any dunk by a 6'5+ player.

Not being 6'5+ FTL....Yes I'm Mad

/thread.

 

[johnson1]

another "soccer players are more impressive athletes than hoop players" guy

 

[socalkid]

It is difficult to dunk in a game.
Even if you are 6'10. You must jump over defenders.

 

[scientific method]

I know Fred Jones got the worst perfect score dunk I have ever seen

 

[moonman818]

Originally Posted by vatech733

I'm not even a big soccer fan, but some of the soccer plays and other sports that are in the top 10 are WAY more impressive than any dunk by a 6'5+ player.

 

[vatech733]

I think you guys are really under estimating yourselves (if you are athletic and have played the sport of basketball) take in consideration his hand size even, give me a volley ball, let me play with kids that mostly are 5'7, on a 9 ft hoop(rim size adjusted to volleyball), like REALLY? just think about being able to do that. The most impressive part about NBA players is there size and ability to maximize their full potential through hardwork.


I am NOT saying Griffin is not very very athletic, but you HAVE to take in consideration his size, it really does make most of the difference.

 

[703flipfiend]

Well, the fact of the matter is that he IS that size and he IS dunking over cats that are his size/if not bigger and the fact of the matter is you AREN'T that size and you AREN'T dunking over 6' 10" cats that are 250 pounds. Dudes running pick up ball while defenses are playing half-assed don't even do this... like have your head at rim level while dunking against professional talent. You are really underestimating the difficulty of doing this IN GAME. Hence, most of us are impressed by these plays. Most of us cannot do a single thing we see on highlight films/top 10s on regulation fields/hoops. Does that make sense to you?

 

[vatech733]

I understand fully why it is impressive to us because WE can't do this because of our size. I am saying if you put a game together. A 6'2 person being the tallest player but not the most athletic, then a mixture of 5'-5'11 guys playing on a 9ft hoop with a volley ball sized ball. All these players being very athletic, do you not see what I am getting at? I get that WE can't do that on a 10ft hoop, but it really just isn't all that impressive that MOST NBA players do the things they do. Now the 6ft- 6'4 dudes that DOMINATE are the ones who impress me the most.

 

[thepointgod]

Real talk, if SC Top 10 were actually Top 10, all you'd see are soccer goals, hockey goals and golf shots

 

[504 d1 prospect]

soccer players aren't athletic

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[shorty doo wop]

i dont think OP has even attempted to dunk on a smaller rim cuz even that is still fairly difficult

 

[vatech733]

Originally Posted by Shorty Doo Wop

i dont think OP has even attempted to dunk on a smaller rim cuz even that is still fairly difficult

Nah, you're right I was watching my friends dunk on the 9ft hoop, but it looked easy for them!

 

[monstar1]

I agree with you somewhat OP.

Alot of guys 6'4 and up arent really that explosive but dunk because they are tall and long. But the only time those guys get on the highlights for a dunk is when its a clutch bucket or if they finish over somebody.  Face it we like to see facials even if the guy is barely over the rim.

I do think its silly to discredit anything Blake Griffin, LeBron, or any other All-World athlete does tho.  If you seen that in person you'd jump out your seat, even on the basic dunks. 

Lets say Will Bynum is a great athlete and has nice dunks at 5'11...well Blake Griffin jumps just as high at 6'10.  Think about that

 

[mister friendly]

Dunking in game over NBA level players is so hard. I dont think you can even fathom it.

 

[monstar1]

Originally Posted by Mister Friendly

Dunking in game over NBA level players is so hard. I dont think you can even fathom it.

The point is if you are a NBA level player then dunking over your peers isn't always

.   At those heights you are supposed to dunk the ball.  Its impressive when its a facial or if its a clutch bucket at the end of the game.

  

 

[RyGuy45]

ESPN's Top 10 Plays should never be your measuring stick for ANY nba opinions.