5. David Thompson4. Vince Carter3. Dominique Wilkins2. Michael Jordan1. Julius ErvingHonorable Mentions: Spud Webb, Harold Minor, Charles Barkley, Kobe BryantI wanted to put JR Rider just for the Eastbay Funk Dunk, but I came to my senses.
How about Darryl "Chocolate Thunder" Dawkins and Shawn Kemp? They were both big men, but very sick dunkers.
Oh yeah, Darryl Dawkins is another idea. I'm not a big fan of Kemp, although I won't disagree that his dunks were awesome. I think that some of the other guys I put on my list are better than Kemp. But Dawkins should definately be on the list.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SunnyD @ Sep 16 2006, 05:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>5. David Thompson4. Vince Carter3. Dominique Wilkins2. Michael Jordan1. Julius ErvingHonorable Mentions: Spud Webb, Harold Minor, Charles Barkley, Kobe BryantI wanted to put JR Rider just for the Eastbay Funk Dunk, but I came to my senses.</div>Eh, Harold Minor, don't remind me. Anyways, that looks like a pretty good list, except I'd probably sub Thompson for maybe Webb. It's tough to say the exact order, but the top four is no question in my mind...Jordan-Dr. J, Wilkins, and Carter.
It's not all about jumping, Erving is the best dunker all time he has to excite more than even vince does.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (KiiiLLAKiiiiD @ Sep 19 2006, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Vince Carter Should Be Number 1.No-one in the league can jump and dunk like him.\V.C.!!</div>I was about to state something similar, except I would have left the "V.C!!" out and put "Vincanity!!" in.Here's my list:5. Shawn Kemp4. MJ3. Dr. J2. Nique1. VCMy list isn't just based on the Dunk Contest. You have to also look at in-game dunks. You'll know why VC is number 1.
VC isn't number one. Watch MJ, or Dominique Wilkins, or Dr. J play. Watch some films, they will amaze you.
For their time, Jordan and Nique and Dr. J were incredible! Don't get me wrong. BUT you can't compare them to what Vince Carter has done, especially in games. I mean sure Jordan has dunked on a lot of people and he was easily a high-flyer, but when you really break it down.Jordan pulled a crossover, extended his arm, and slammed it hard.Nique was a little bit more creative in games with dunking.Vince Carter is pulling 360 windmills in his sleep.Take Jordan's top 5 dunks, then do the same for Dominique, and Dr. J. But then compare their top 5 dunks with Vince Carter's top 5 dunks - they aren't on VC's level.
Jordan is the best dunker imho, he's the only one that floats in the air.............reason why they called him AIR JORDAN.All of them are power dunkers and there is nothing wrong with that, but jordan is the only one who can combine power and grace in a dunk.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lakersfoelyfe @ Sep 22 2006, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>jordan is the only one who can combine power and grace in a dunk.</div>Can I get an amen!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lakersfoelyfe @ Sep 21 2006, 10:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>but jordan is the only one who can combine power and grace in a dunk.</div>Have you ever seen Vince Carter dunk?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Sep 22 2006, 12:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Have you ever seen Vince Carter dunk?</div>of course I did, it's all power did you ever see him go sideways in the air then dunk..............his body is always straight up just like dominique.yes I admit the power is one of a kind but I look at vince and what I see is a modern version of wilkins.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lakersfoelyfe @ Sep 22 2006, 01:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>of course I did, it's all power did you ever see him go sideways in the air then dunk</div>But the stuff he does in the air is unreal and just because he chooses not to lean in (he could if he wanted to, trust me) like Jordan doesn't mean his dunking talent isn't better than MJ/Nique. I mean it's just my opinion, but nothing anyone says is going to change it: Vince Carter is the best dunker of all-time.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Sep 22 2006, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>But the stuff he does in the air is unreal and just because he chooses not to lean in (he could if he wanted to, trust me) like Jordan doesn't mean his dunking talent isn't better than MJ/Nique. I mean it's just my opinion, but nothing anyone says is going to change it: Vince Carter is the best dunker of all-time.</div>I respect your opinion, that's why there's chocolate and vanilla and vince is too good of a dunker for me to argue...........I got no problem with anyone saying that vince is the best.
Hmmmm...1) Vince Carter- Right up there with MJ as most creative dunker ever in the NBA, but what seperates him is he is an explosive 2 footed jumper to where MJ is more of a glider. I generally prefer that style, as it allows for better in game stuff that you appreciate only in slow motion replay (which many of MJ's dunks take to find the beauty in them). And from '99-'01 VC was the best in game dunker ever seen. Just half man, half amazing.2) Michael Jordan- The most creative dunker to ever step foot in the NBA. He really didn't do much more than clutch and 180 dunks, but the way he just floated, the way he did very odd turns and movements in the air just made them spectacular looking. He was also a very good in game dunker early in his career.3) Dominique Wilkins- Another amazing dunker, very creative and POWERFUL finisher. His only drawback was that he didn't have that much variety. He was like VC in the sense that he was an explosive 2ft jumper, but outside of windmills he didn't do anything as jaw dropping as MJ or VC did. But in game he was a genious, and brought some showtime dunks into NBA games in the '80's.4) Julius Irving- The original MJ. Another amazing glider who could just float in the air. He could palm the ball like few other, and for his time was the most creative the NBA had seen up until that point.5) Jason Richardson- I know I am gonna get crucified for this, but he is my last pick over greats like David Thompson, George Gervin, Spudd Webb, Kobe, etc... People forget just how amazing this guy is. Off backboard between the legs? Piece of cake. A Dominique windmill done to absolute perfection? Easy dunk to get into next round. Other amazing dunks never before seen or attempted done with head at rim level each time? Check. Whether it be in game or in dunk contest, this guy is very underrated.
Michael Jordan is #1 by far IMO.I see LBJ in the top ten for dunkers NOT now but if he ever goes into a dunk contest who knows he could be one of the best.But, it's MJ for now and probley always will be.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Larry Hughes @ Sep 22 2006, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Michael Jordan is #1 by far IMO.I see LBJ in the top ten for dunkers NOT now but if he ever goes into a dunk contest who knows he could be one of the best.But, it's MJ for now and probley always will be.</div>LeBron can't be in a dunk contest any more because of the dumb rule that you can't be any more than a 3-year veteran to get it. LeBron is entering his 4th year, his chances are over. Plus, he never wanted to do it anyway.
