3 months ago

Vince Carter's Iconic Arm-in-Rim Dunk Was Inspired by Gary Payton, Not Kobe Bryant

Carter addressed accusations he copied Kobe's overseas dunk. "It bothered me," he said. Carter explained the real inspiration: "I took version of Gary Payton game jumping up there dropping the ball in...I want to try to hang up there." On execution: "I never done it before...I walked it off...rubbed my arm. Said, here goes nothing."

By Adit Pujari

3 months ago

Kevin Durant Pleads for His Disaster 2011 3-Point Contest Performance to Be Removed From X

A video of Durant's disastrous 6-point performance at the 2011 3-point contest has resurfaced. He went 5-25 overall and 1-5 on Moneyballs. In response to the video, Durant, said, "U funky mfer…delete this bro…please???" Fans on X roasted KD for bricking so many shots. One said, "😂😂😂 KD out here building condos!." Another said, "😂😂 jumper was broke this day."

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

“I Coulda Done That”: Fans Troll Jaxson Hayes Over His First Dunk at the 2026 Dunk Contest

Hayes seemed to be affected by nerves, with his first dunk attempt, being a simple one-handed slam. He got a 44.6 score for the dunk. Fans on X are absolutely trolling Hayes over the attempt. One said, "Lebron at 40 years old does that ✌️✌️✌️." Another said, "It was a regular average dunk lol." A third said, "This is embarrassing."

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Carter Bryant Earns First 50-Point Score at 2026 Dunk Contest

With his first dunk of the final round in the 2026 Dunk Contest, Bryant went for a between the leg windmill dunk, finishing it with ease. Arguably among the smoothest dunks of the night, he earned the first 50-point score from judges. Bryant brought it out at the right time as well, starting off the final round hot.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Keshad Johnson Wins 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

With a final score of 97.4, Johnson beat Carter Bryant who finished with 93 points overall. Johnson earned a 49.6 for his first dunk, a between the leg dunk he completed from underneath the blackboard. second dunk was a windmill that earned him 47.8 points. Johnson brought the energy throughout the contest, dancing and smiling to the win.

By Pranay Mukherjee

3 months ago

Keshad Johnson Just Had “Crazy Faith” on His Road to Winning the Dunk Contest

Johnson stated that he beat the odds in his journey to the NBA, coming from Oakland and with his upbringing. "I dreamed of being here each day and once i got the call i committed," Johnson said of the Dunk Contest. He added that he just had "crazy faith" and that the Lord helped him put on a show.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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