Comments on: Throw it DOWN, Big Fella! http://dimemag.com/2008/01/throw-it-down-big-fella/ Dime is your daily source for NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, NBA Videos and Sneakers Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:02:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: DWeekz http://dimemag.com/2008/01/throw-it-down-big-fella/comment-page-1/#comment-20414 DWeekz Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:47:55 +0000 http://dimemag.com/2008/01/22/throw-it-down-big-fella/#comment-20414 dude i got j-moon...He got dat bounce... dude i got j-moon…He got dat bounce…

]]> By: doc http://dimemag.com/2008/01/throw-it-down-big-fella/comment-page-1/#comment-20179 doc Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:15:40 +0000 http://dimemag.com/2008/01/22/throw-it-down-big-fella/#comment-20179 Kemp had some nasty contest dunks not just in games. And its a tossup to me this year they all sick on the dunk tip. Kemp had some nasty contest dunks not just in games. And its a tossup to me this year they all sick on the dunk tip.

]]> By: Bron42 aka global-4A-reason http://dimemag.com/2008/01/throw-it-down-big-fella/comment-page-1/#comment-20178 Bron42 aka global-4A-reason Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:11:31 +0000 http://dimemag.com/2008/01/22/throw-it-down-big-fella/#comment-20178 jah your not really breaking news here, everyone knows you lift your legs to make it look like your in the air longer, just look any city slam contest. Thats also why alot of guys do the "running motion" as they jump cuz it looks like your up there longer. also the jump over the car and drive off thing has been done in city slam and over seas. Like i said wayyy back when, rudy is crazy athletic but he misses alot of dunks. Hence why he lost the high school dunk contest to candace parker cuz he missed his last 2 dunks. I jus dont see moon doin anything that creative. jah your not really breaking news here, everyone knows you lift your legs to make it look like your in the air longer, just look any city slam contest. Thats also why alot of guys do the “running motion” as they jump cuz it looks like your up there longer. also the jump over the car and drive off thing has been done in city slam and over seas.

Like i said wayyy back when, rudy is crazy athletic but he misses alot of dunks. Hence why he lost the high school dunk contest to candace parker cuz he missed his last 2 dunks. I jus dont see moon doin anything that creative.

]]> By: Jah http://dimemag.com/2008/01/throw-it-down-big-fella/comment-page-1/#comment-20143 Jah Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:57:14 +0000 http://dimemag.com/2008/01/22/throw-it-down-big-fella/#comment-20143 After watching each players top 10 dunks on NBA.com, I think this contest will be more hotly contested than ones in the past. Dwight's my favorite just because he's Dwight, but don't sleep on Rudy. Jamario's a dark horse because no one knows what to expect from him at this juncture. I don't see Gerald taking the trophy home this time, though... After watching each players top 10 dunks on NBA.com, I think this contest will be more hotly contested than ones in the past.

Dwight’s my favorite just because he’s Dwight, but don’t sleep on Rudy.

Jamario’s a dark horse because no one knows what to expect from him at this juncture. I don’t see Gerald taking the trophy home this time, though…

]]> By: Celts Fan http://dimemag.com/2008/01/throw-it-down-big-fella/comment-page-1/#comment-20131 Celts Fan Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:57:36 +0000 http://dimemag.com/2008/01/22/throw-it-down-big-fella/#comment-20131 the problem w/ increasing the # of dunks or dunkers is that they were decreased for a reason. Without the headliners, this just isn't as "sexy" as it used to be. Factor in that it seems like, in this age of 24/7 media, that we've seen everything, and it just hasn't been what it once was. The way to fix that isn't to increase the number of dunks or dunkers, it's to increase the prize money! I think it's roughly $30K now (or the same as the dollar bill in my wallet to these guys.) If you make the prize a cool $1M, who turns that down? Even superstars would shell out for a mil. You can sponsor the hell out of it, so it doesn't cost much more to the league, but will get superstars in the contest. I know this is far from an original idea, but can anyone give me one good reason why not to do this? It seems like it makes a lot of sense... the problem w/ increasing the # of dunks or dunkers is that they were decreased for a reason. Without the headliners, this just isn’t as “sexy” as it used to be. Factor in that it seems like, in this age of 24/7 media, that we’ve seen everything, and it just hasn’t been what it once was. The way to fix that isn’t to increase the number of dunks or dunkers, it’s to increase the prize money! I think it’s roughly $30K now (or the same as the dollar bill in my wallet to these guys.) If you make the prize a cool $1M, who turns that down? Even superstars would shell out for a mil. You can sponsor the hell out of it, so it doesn’t cost much more to the league, but will get superstars in the contest. I know this is far from an original idea, but can anyone give me one good reason why not to do this? It seems like it makes a lot of sense…

]]> By: GEE ...First the Dolphins now the Heat?!?! http://dimemag.com/2008/01/throw-it-down-big-fella/comment-page-1/#comment-20122 GEE ...First the Dolphins now the Heat?!?! Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:01:07 +0000 http://dimemag.com/2008/01/22/throw-it-down-big-fella/#comment-20122 Ok seeing a Dwight bang on 12 would be crazy but can you imagine a smaller dude banging on it. Say if Vince came back and did that...best dunker of all time no question (I still feel some question that, even after his many feats). Amara I am feeling that 8 people too. The most horrid thing they ever did for the dunk contest was bring out that wheel where they had to duplicate a dunk from the past. 1. Dudes hands are different sizes and some can't palm the ball. 2. It was just corny cause not all dudes can jump from the free throw line. I am gone say this too. I know this will NEVERRRRR happen. Just for the sake of seeing it and all, I am still one who would love to see an And 1 vs. All Star Snub game. Like your players who got snubbed let them come and get down with And 1 I know the L wouldn't do this cause 1. they got to save face and 2. a lotta league dudes ain't trying to be embarrased or possibly not win to And 1. Imagine that dude who can do the 360 twice or something and Helicopter in the dunk contest. As Duke says...ohhhhhh babbbbby! Ok seeing a Dwight bang on 12 would be crazy but can you imagine a smaller dude banging on it. Say if Vince came back and did that…best dunker of all time no question (I still feel some question that, even after his many feats).

Amara I am feeling that 8 people too.

The most horrid thing they ever did for the dunk contest was bring out that wheel where they had to duplicate a dunk from the past. 1. Dudes hands are different sizes and some can’t palm the ball. 2. It was just corny cause not all dudes can jump from the free throw line.

I am gone say this too. I know this will NEVERRRRR happen. Just for the sake of seeing it and all, I am still one who would love to see an And 1 vs. All Star Snub game.

Like your players who got snubbed let them come and get down with And 1 I know the L wouldn’t do this cause 1. they got to save face and 2. a lotta league dudes ain’t trying to be embarrased or possibly not win to And 1.

Imagine that dude who can do the 360 twice or something and Helicopter in the dunk contest. As Duke says…ohhhhhh babbbbby!

]]> By: Amar http://dimemag.com/2008/01/throw-it-down-big-fella/comment-page-1/#comment-20108 Amar Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:08:03 +0000 http://dimemag.com/2008/01/22/throw-it-down-big-fella/#comment-20108 I'd make it 8 people, 1st round is a random pairing (something like a coin flip or something else?), where it's two guys doing a dunk off. 5 attempts, top 3 scores count (no re-do's) in the first round. 2nd round is the 4 winners of the head-to-head first round, same rules as the current dunk contest. I’d make it 8 people, 1st round is a random pairing (something like a coin flip or something else?), where it’s two guys doing a dunk off. 5 attempts, top 3 scores count (no re-do’s) in the first round. 2nd round is the 4 winners of the head-to-head first round, same rules as the current dunk contest.

]]> By: Jah http://dimemag.com/2008/01/throw-it-down-big-fella/comment-page-1/#comment-20107 Jah Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:03:08 +0000 http://dimemag.com/2008/01/22/throw-it-down-big-fella/#comment-20107 dagwiller, While that is definitely an idea, I doubt they would be willing to do it. I would love to see someone boom on a 12 foot rim, though! I think the easier option however, is to just bend at the knee. Imagine if Dwight goes up for the "Kiss the Rim" all straight-legged...I would bet good money he draws an awkward silence because he is pushing 7 ft. tall...but if he were to kick those knees back...more agile appearance = more votes! Another thing. Am I the only one tired of seeing dunkers jam over props? Unless of course someone drives an automobile out onto the court, I do not want to see any other props... ...speaking of automobiles, how hot would it be if they did drive a car out onto the court, dunk over it, then give the car away to a lucky fan? dagwiller,

While that is definitely an idea, I doubt they would be willing to do it. I would love to see someone boom on a 12 foot rim, though! I think the easier option however, is to just bend at the knee.

Imagine if Dwight goes up for the “Kiss the Rim” all straight-legged…I would bet good money he draws an awkward silence because he is pushing 7 ft. tall…but if he were to kick those knees back…more agile appearance = more votes!

Another thing. Am I the only one tired of seeing dunkers jam over props? Unless of course someone drives an automobile out onto the court, I do not want to see any other props…

…speaking of automobiles, how hot would it be if they did drive a car out onto the court, dunk over it, then give the car away to a lucky fan?

]]> By: GEE ...First the Dolphins now the Heat?!?! http://dimemag.com/2008/01/throw-it-down-big-fella/comment-page-1/#comment-20100 GEE ...First the Dolphins now the Heat?!?! Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:17:42 +0000 http://dimemag.com/2008/01/22/throw-it-down-big-fella/#comment-20100 Best Alley oop Best poster see 16 for both of those Finally allow fans to vote in who they want to see in the contest and they must play. HELLO. Vince, Kobe, LeBron and T-Mac (That China vote) only way to sub out is injury. Oh and in case fans get crazy and vote like Yao Ming in, Stern can veto it and insert the next best candidate with the most votes. Wade. Best Alley oop
Best poster

see 16 for both of those

Finally allow fans to vote in who they want to see in the contest and they must play.

HELLO.
Vince, Kobe, LeBron and T-Mac (That China vote) only way to sub out is injury.
Oh and in case fans get crazy and vote like Yao Ming in, Stern can veto it and insert the next best candidate with the most votes. Wade.

]]> By: Myrie http://dimemag.com/2008/01/throw-it-down-big-fella/comment-page-1/#comment-20099 Myrie Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:10:22 +0000 http://dimemag.com/2008/01/22/throw-it-down-big-fella/#comment-20099 ATTN ALL, What would be your suggestions on improving the NBA Slam Dunk Contest? See if you can provide about 3.... ATTN ALL,

What would be your suggestions on improving the NBA Slam Dunk Contest? See if you can provide about 3….

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