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Can Austin Rivers still dunk?
Posted on 2/15/13 at 9:53 pm
Posted on 2/15/13 at 9:53 pm
I don't know if it's been asked on here, but I've tried to search online and I couldn't find any info.
I'm just a casual NBA fan, but I've watched most of the Hornets games this year and I don't recall ever seeing Rivers dunk. I remember him being in the McDonald's high school dunk contest.
Does anyone know why? I was thinking it was because of the ankle injury he had in the summer.
I'm just a casual NBA fan, but I've watched most of the Hornets games this year and I don't recall ever seeing Rivers dunk. I remember him being in the McDonald's high school dunk contest.
Does anyone know why? I was thinking it was because of the ankle injury he had in the summer.
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Posted on 2/15/13 at 9:56 pm to Jin
You're asking if a 6'4" professional basketball player can dunk?
Posted on 2/15/13 at 10:00 pm to TooFyeToFly
Yes, I am. Have you watched any of the Hornets games this year? If you have, have you seen Rivers dunk?
It's just a simple question.
It's just a simple question.
Posted on 2/15/13 at 10:08 pm to Jin
Him not dunking is a combination of not getting the chance too/not choosing to dunk. Of course he dunk fricking Darrell Armstrong dunked when he played for the Hornets.
Posted on 2/15/13 at 10:08 pm to Jin
I'm sure he can but he doesn't possess elite athleticism so you won't see him dunk much unless there's no one between him and the goal
Posted on 2/15/13 at 10:22 pm to hugo_boss
He has the same max vert and a better no step vert than Terrence Ross who throws down nasty dunks.
Posted on 2/15/13 at 10:27 pm to CP3forMVP
but he's weak...hopefully he will get stronger and maybe get more dunk opportunities
Posted on 2/15/13 at 10:34 pm to Jin
quote:
Can Austin Rivers still dunk?
Posted on 2/15/13 at 10:36 pm to THRILLHO
Austin rivers will be in next year's rising stars game. FACT
Posted on 2/15/13 at 10:52 pm to Fearthehat0307
Posted on 2/15/13 at 11:06 pm to Fearthehat0307
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Austin rivers will be in next year's Thompson Insurance rising stars game against a bunch of fat, 40 year old white people and will still miss layups. FACT
This post was edited on 2/15/13 at 11:08 pm
Posted on 2/15/13 at 11:08 pm to realtalk
what is in this picture?
Posted on 2/15/13 at 11:10 pm to Jin
He'd probably have a few dunks if he attacked the rim looking for dunks, but he attacks with his mind already made up that he's gonna try these Jordan-style acrobatic layups and reverse attempts.
Posted on 2/15/13 at 11:22 pm to eyeran
A very big dick
Posted on 2/15/13 at 11:36 pm to Jin
dude draws contact 95% of the time he gets to the rim. once he gets stronger i think he'll resemble d-wade a little.
Posted on 2/15/13 at 11:37 pm to BayouFann
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i think he'll resemble d-wade a little.
Obviously a VERY longshot to be as good, but I think that's a perfect comparison.
Posted on 2/15/13 at 11:46 pm to BayouFann
Wade has freaky long arms though. Rivers' arms are "normal" for a guy his size.
They're basically the exact same height but Wade's wingspan is 3" longer and his reach is 6" longer.
Wade also attacks the rim looking for dunks and adjusts for a layup if he has to. Rivers almost attacks the rim with sideways with his back turned to the rim, no even looking to dunk.
They're basically the exact same height but Wade's wingspan is 3" longer and his reach is 6" longer.
Wade also attacks the rim looking for dunks and adjusts for a layup if he has to. Rivers almost attacks the rim with sideways with his back turned to the rim, no even looking to dunk.
This post was edited on 2/15/13 at 11:48 pm
Posted on 2/16/13 at 12:00 am to Jin
I mean God damn, I'm only 6'1", out of shape, and white and I can dunk. Rivers is 6'4", has black jeans, and plays basketball for a living. Obviously he can dunk.
Posted on 2/16/13 at 12:01 am to TooFyeToFly
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I mean God damn, I'm only 6'1", out of shape, and white and I can dunk. Rivers is 6'4", has black jeans, and plays basketball for a living. Obviously he can dunk.
To be fair, you're probably a better FT shooter.
Posted on 2/16/13 at 12:02 am to Jin
I mean God damn, I'm only 6'1", out of shape, and white and I can dunk. Rivers is 6'4", has black jeans, and plays basketball for a living. Obviously he can dunk.
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