Who is the best dunk in history?

Who is the best dunk in history?

Best Dunkers

• Vince Carter.
• Michael Jordan.
• LeBron James.
• Dominique Wilkins.
• Julius Erving.
• Blake Griffin.
• Darryl Dawkins.
• Shawn Kemp.

Did Dr J ever win a dunk contest?

Julius Erving won the first dunk contest held during the 1976 ABA All-Star game when he threw down after taking off from the free throw line. …

Is Julius Erving top 10?

Dr. Even his critics will concede he’s a top-10 player of all time, but Dr. J had an answer. “He was a guy who led the charge in terms of ‘super teams’ being put together,” Erving said, citing James pulling strings to assemble talent in Miami, Cleveland, and Los Angeles to win championships.

What is the best NBA dunk of all time?

The best dunks in All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest history

• 1976 – Julius Erving from the free throw line.
• 1986 – Spud Webb’s 360 dunk.
• 1988 – Michael Jordan from the free throw line.
• 1991 – Dee Brown’s no-look dunk.
• 2000 – Vince Carter’s 360 windmill, arm in the rim dunk.

What is a gusto dunk Award?

1980-81 “Gusto Dunk” Award given to Julius Erving by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company for the 1979-80 season. Trophy features a pair of figures, one on top and one on bottom, going up for dunks. Includes a signed LOA from Julius Erving.

Has Ben Simmons been an All-Star?

He is a 3-time All-Star, he is a 2-time All-Defensive First Team member, and he has been named to an All-NBA Team in his career.

Who was Dr J favorite player?

J revealed his top five players of all time to be Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Oscar Robertson. It seems to me like he’s forgetting someone—a certain shooting guard who is often heralded as the best to ever play in the NBA.

Where does Julius Erving rank all time?

As of 2019, Erving ranks eighth on the list, behind only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki, and Wilt Chamberlain.

Who has the highest free throw percentage of all time?

Stephen Curry
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