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re: Anyone in the nba that can't dunk?
Posted on 12/30/14 at 12:40 pm to KingofthePoint
Posted on 12/30/14 at 12:40 pm to KingofthePoint
Can Pressey dunk for sure? It would be tough for him since he is about 5'8".
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Posted on 12/30/14 at 12:57 pm to StormTiger
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I don't watch much basketball - but just caught the top 10 plays of the week, pretty much all involving dunks, and got me thinking - is there actually anyone in the current nba that can't dunk, and if not who was the last player that couldn't?
I can't believe that there is anyone in the NBA who absolutely can't dunk a regulation ball in a ten foot goal.
In a game, with dribbling and defenders? Yeah there are almost certainly a few guys who can't. But given a running start and a clear lane everyone on an NBA roster should be able to palm it and get it over the rim, even the 5'9 guys.
Posted on 12/30/14 at 1:04 pm to MrPappagiorgio
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Omer Asik
Posted on 12/30/14 at 1:04 pm to StormTiger
Off the top of my head, just Zach randolph
Posted on 12/30/14 at 1:06 pm to Tennessee Jed
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Off the top of my head, just Zach randolph
Dude is like Jaime Lloreda....has the ability....just too lazy to do it.
Lay-Ups pay da bills.
Posted on 12/30/14 at 1:11 pm to StormTiger
I have no doubts that everyone can dunk. There were 6' white kids on my high school team that could (though barely). And everyone in the NBA is 100x better athletes
Posted on 12/30/14 at 1:22 pm to Green Chili Tiger
quote:GET OFF MY LAWN!!!
The dunk is one of the worst things to happen to basketball
Posted on 12/30/14 at 3:25 pm to StormTiger
I wouldn't bet money on any player in the NBA not being able to dunk.
Now in-game dunking, that's a different story. There are plenty that can't pull it off in the context of a live game.
Now in-game dunking, that's a different story. There are plenty that can't pull it off in the context of a live game.
This post was edited on 12/30/14 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 12/30/14 at 3:39 pm to Goldrush25
Not current, but I am fairly certain that John Stockton never dunked. He might be the only NBA Top 50 player with that distinction.
Posted on 12/30/14 at 3:49 pm to burdman
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Are we sure Barrea can dunk?
I don't know if he still can but I saw him do it a few times in warm ups during his first stint with the Mavs.
This post was edited on 12/30/14 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 12/30/14 at 3:50 pm to MikeyFL
I don't recall ever seeing Stockton dunk but I have no doubt he could've if he wanted to.
Posted on 12/30/14 at 3:54 pm to Goldrush25
Pressey is my best bet for who can't dunk
Posted on 12/30/14 at 3:56 pm to Keys Open Doors
Posted on 12/30/14 at 4:14 pm to Slickback
I'm 6'3" and very much a below average no where close to same level of athlete as the worst NBA player, and I'm only missing a couple of inches on my vertical to be able to dunk. It would take a much below average height NBA player for him to not be able to dunk.
I tried looking up if Muggsy Bogues could dunk as the only likely chance of finding a player somewhat recently in the NBA who could not dunk. It seems that he could with two hands but not with one because his hands were too small.
I tried looking up if Muggsy Bogues could dunk as the only likely chance of finding a player somewhat recently in the NBA who could not dunk. It seems that he could with two hands but not with one because his hands were too small.
Posted on 12/31/14 at 2:18 pm to Lester Earl
lol he about hit his head on the rim. People aren't very good at this game.
Posted on 12/31/14 at 2:36 pm to Slickback
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I'd be very surprised if there are any NBA players that can't.
I wouldn't. I bet some of the older guys with knee surgeries have a tough time doing it. Heck, I bet by the end of his career, Grant Hill couldn't do it.
Posted on 12/31/14 at 2:43 pm to Jcorye1
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I bet some of the older guys with knee surgeries have a tough time doing it. Heck, I bet by the end of his career, Grant Hill couldn't do it.
Maybe true for some of the older, shorter guys but Grant Hill is 6'8. He'd have to be unable to walk to be unable to dunk at that height.
Posted on 12/31/14 at 2:56 pm to StormTiger
Can Sullinger dunk?
Posted on 12/31/14 at 4:38 pm to StormTiger
Jimmer Fredette maybe??
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