Top 10 Best In-Game Dunkers
J-RichI’m a big Jason Richardson fan. I’m stoked to see him head over to Phoenix, where he’ll have the opportunity to play meaningful games beyond April instead of having the majority of spring off. We know what he’s capable of doing when he plays alongside a legit point guard. And now that he’s got Steve Nash running the ship, expectations should be pretty high.
But as a two-footed jumper, J-Rich doesn’t pull out some of the stops that we’ve seen from LeBron. Though Dwyane Wade has made a play for James’ crown as the League’s best in-game dunker, LBJ is still No. 1.
(in no particular order…)
* LeBron
* Josh Smith
* Dwight Howard
* Jason Richardson
* Amare Stoudemire
* Vince Carter
* Kobe
* Gerald Green
* Rudy Gay
* Dwyane Wade
Honorable Mention: Andre Iguodala, Monta Ellis, Carmelo Anthony, Al Thornton, J.R. Smith, Nate Robinson, Jamario Moon, Caron Butler, Dahntay Jones, Tyrus Thomas, Manu Ginobili, Travis Outlaw
December 11th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Kermit the Washington says:
I got no problems with this list
Well I guess if you got Tyrus Thomas in there, then you should put ‘Stro in there too
December 11th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
GsusX says:
Stro Swift anyone??
December 11th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Three Stacks says:
Boom Dizzle, if only for his cram on Kirilenko in the playoffs.
December 11th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
tealish says:
Another disappointing and baseless list. LeBron…right. I’ll take VC and JSmoove please. And Carmelo shouldn’t even be mentioned. Dude can’t dunk with 1 hand.
December 11th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
the scola says:
Jason Maxiell and Trevor Ariza…stop sleeping.
December 11th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Ian says:
vince carter is the best in game in contest in the moon what ever dunker
carmelo really? maybe its cuz i dont see many denver games but melo.
dime thanks for the honorable mention on my boy manu
desmond mason?
December 11th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Big Sia says:
VC OBVIOUSLY
December 11th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
flad says:
Candace Parker got fiercer dunks than Melo
December 11th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Big Sia says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7hhxkh4oOs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mizEJTeD3NI&feature=channel_page
December 11th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
it ain't easy being green says:
I wouldent be suprised to see Bill Walker on this list in a couple years
December 11th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
zaboomafoo says:
Nice list. Carl Landry has some nice stand-still dunks and put backs.
December 11th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
srb says:
Paul Pierce
December 11th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Ian says:
plays 7 6 4 and 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18o0mPTElBo&feature=related
December 11th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
B Court says:
Delonte West. Did anyone see him throw the hammer down at Wachovia Center last night? Wow.
December 11th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Rubber Burner says:
Ya’ll are trippin on ‘Melo.
The dude has some serious bangers. He has put the fitted hat on plenty of people. Yao, Ratliff, the whole Argentine squad… Def honorable mention
December 11th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
VINNY says:
No Shawn Marion? cory maggette?
December 11th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
VINNY says:
greastest in game 10(imo)- Doc, Hawk, David T., Larry Nance, Bernard King, Dominque, Big Game James, MJ, dARYL dAWKINS(just for the first shattered backboard) Vince.
December 11th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
weng santos says:
Melo is in this list because of the volume of in-game dunks he makes, not the ferocity. I think he constantly gets several dunks a game, but they’re soft dunks or tip dunks.
And he doesn’t hang on the rim. The most ferocious dunk I’ve seen him make didn’t even happen in the NBA, but in FIBA competition.
December 11th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Jau28 says:
Shaq in his prime is tied with VC in his prime as the best in game dunker. ‘Nique is a VERY close second.
December 11th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Christian Grant-Fields says:
Yo,
Ya’ll are trippin if you don’t think ‘Melo has hops you need to check Youtube. The dude has bunnies. He scores from a variety of ways so you don’t really see him at the rim alot.
Plus,
How Weng Santos pointed out…he never really grabs the rim.
-cgf
December 11th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Dime Magazine says:
Are you guys serious that ‘Melo doesn’t deserve to be on this list? That’s patently absurd.
‘Melo on Yao
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFmm9lz-c2Q&feature=related
‘Melo on Andre Miller’s backneck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18XLMyysV5U
One of the greatest in-game dunks of all time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc6fH-Vn6aA
- From Andrew Katz and Christian Grant-Fields
December 11th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
JBaller says:
T-mac used to throw ‘em down with style and power, but he can’t get up like he used to. If you’re gonna include centers, how about Nene…he’s rippin’ the rim down this year with Chauncey droppin’ dimes in Denver.
December 11th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
boredatwork says:
Gerald Wallace has been known to get up during games.
December 11th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
JBaller says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vzB8Ujf6Mo
Greatest in-game dunk in history…Starks over Jordan & co…
December 11th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
mules says:
His dunks ain’t the fiercest or anything but I’m amazed almost every time I see Nate Robinson crush one…it’s just looks more impressive to me when a little guy gets up like that.
December 11th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Tbone says:
Sounds like fiad needs to hop on YouTube and do a little homework
….at least Rubber Burner gets it
December 11th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
LBJ23 says:
Lebron SUX at dunking, NO STYLE just got hops
December 11th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
JCARR says:
good list…
December 11th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Tbone says:
or Flad or whatever his lame name is
December 11th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Ian says:
jballer
i think kj on the dream was better
December 11th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
jk says:
Kenyon Martin?
December 11th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
smity far away says:
Top Ten Top 10 Lists from Dime
Top 10 Jackers
10 Most Versatile Players
10 Most Underrated Players
10 Potential AS Snubs…
December 11th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Big Sia says:
OBVIOUSLY VC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 11th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
bruinking says:
I would put Andre Iguodala in the top ten over Gerald Green. I mean, in order to be a top “in-game” dunker, you should probably have to get INTO games consistently.
December 11th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Amar says:
oliver miller . . . oh, that’s dunking doughnuts . . .
December 11th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Big V says:
Diddy
December 11th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Celts Fan says:
I’d still take JRich (of a few years ago anyway) at #1, and Wince, up til a few years ago anyway, is the GOAT at in-game dunking (and just dunking) and I fuckin hate him…
December 11th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Tbone says:
and props to Andy and Christian for providing material for idiot boy Flad. Maybe we should just call him flat
December 11th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Celts Fan says:
@JBaller - maybe in the NBA (though I’ll take Jordan on Ewing or even Ricky Davis hopping over Nash and screaming “OH SHIT!” into the camera) but, BY FAR, the bets in-game dunk ever was VC on poor Freddy Weiss. devastating
December 11th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Celts Fan says:
and that’s ignoring the decade + worth of material ‘Nique gave us.
December 11th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
J-Lod says:
russell westbrook anyone?he leads all PG in dunks..c’mon y’all, give some love to the eye of thundera..as lion- o screams it…HOOOO!!!!
December 11th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
doc says:
The list is good money.Dudes sleeping on Melo were all his fans pre AI.They gonna call all Detroit players bums next.
December 11th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Dagomar says:
Yeah . . . VC five years ago. Guy can’t jump nearly as high anymore. At the moment, Lebron is the obvious #1 pick (unless you’re a homer for another team).
December 11th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
George W Kush Sr says:
I agree with Amar, Oliver Miller used to ravage through the Tim Hortons in Toronto, you just cant compare his passion, his dedication and his consistency with anyone else is the L, ever. Well, maybe Eddy Curry is trying ….
December 11th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Balla says:
If Dahntay Jones had MORE dunks I would say him….but you gotta have Trevor Ariza on at least the Honorable Mention List.
December 11th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
VINNY says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpTfb9SkKaQ# Doc dunked on anybody(walton, Jabbar, thompson)
December 11th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
pigpen says:
right now, gotta say lbj or amare
all time? how bout the reign man, shawn kemp
December 11th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Tbone says:
Oh what happened to Flad? Where did he go?
So strange….
December 11th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Amar says:
the problem in comparing oliver miller and eddie curry is the problem of scope. oliver miller used to dunk a lot of doughnuts. curry? he just strait up used to eat the bakers who used to make the doughnuts.
December 11th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Amar says:
rumors suggest that the bakers are still alive, and continue to make doughnuts for curry, directly inside his body. curry burns less calories this way.
December 11th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Pais says:
I’m disgusted that any of you have the audacity to treat this as a debateable issue. One word “Vinsanity”, now go to bed all of you.
December 11th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
barons beard says:
Kenyon Martin needs to be at least mentioned, one of my favourite in game dunkers, raw power
December 11th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Amar says:
raw nipples . . .
December 11th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
rkirby says:
LBJ23 has just blasphemed and should be banned from making comments
December 11th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Promoman says:
I’d still go with Vince Carter. His game’s expanded past dunking, so that’s why a lot of people write him off as past his prime. LeBron’s noteable because of his vertical, speed, and his power. He doesn’t do things that Vince pulls off. Vince should also get the nod over LeBron because he lacks LeBron’s size and still is the standard when it comes to dunking.
December 11th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Promoman says:
I’d still go with Vince Carter. His game’s expanded past dunking, so that’s why a lot of people write him off as past his prime. LeBron’s noteable because of his vertical, speed, and his power. He doesn’t do things that Vince pulls off. Vince should also get the nod over LeBron because he lacks LeBron’s size and still is the standard when it comes to dunking.
December 11th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Mike says:
Decent list, but why is VC there, he’s been irrelevant for 6 seasons.
December 11th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
VC fan in TO says:
@VINNY - did you really mention James Worthy as one of your best in game dunkers of all time? Honestly? Might wanna rethink that man, he threw down some of the most plain dunks I’ve ever seen. Same plain one hander off of a pass from Magic. Dude could ball no question but top ten in game dunker? HELL naw.
December 12th, 2008 at 2:25 am
Ian says:
all time
vince
nique
reign man
December 12th, 2008 at 3:24 am
Bron42 AkA Your Moms Best Friend says:
rkirby, actually hes right, lebron isn’t a great style dunker..hes a big power dunker…but for the most part he only has 3 dunks. even his highlights from the raptors game were all the same one handed dunk, just comin from different angles. Hes more amare than he is vince or jordan when it comes to dunkin…he dunks 1 hand cocked back, 2 hands or maybe a windmill but hes not 360ing on the break like vince used to do or bangin on 7′0 guys like jordan used to do and dont you dare say that weak space jam dunk over duncan who didn’t even jump. Hence why u will never see lebron in a dunk contest that isn’t rigged for him to win cough cough mcdonalds cough
December 12th, 2008 at 4:08 am
Sweet English says:
Top Ten Actual Dunkers(By amount scored this season as of today)
1. Dwight Howard & Amare Stoudemire (51 Dunks each)
3. Nene (50 Dunks)
4. Lebron (45 Dunks)
5. Bynum (44 Dunks)
6. D-Wade (35 Dunks)
7. K-Mart & Corey Brewer (34 Dunks each)
9. Pau (33 Dunks)
10. D-Lee (31 Dunks)
December 12th, 2008 at 6:11 am
Mark says:
Richard Jefferson anyone?!
December 12th, 2008 at 8:34 am
MSkittle says:
Good list
December 12th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Nene says:
What about Nene?
December 12th, 2008 at 10:21 am
karizmatic says:
This list is pretty on point you should make it 12 and elevate Tyrus Thomas from honorable mention and add Stromile Swift as well.
December 12th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
doug says:
SRB did you just say Paul Pierce?Can you remember the last time you seen that guy get off the ground for a jumper much less a dunk.LMAO.Pierce shouldn’t even be in this discussion. V.Carter is the illest dunker i’ve ever seen excluding nobody, in game dunks,dunk contests I’ve never seen anyone do what that cat does as far as dunking.
December 15th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Joesmoove says:
DWade is the BEST ingame dunker in the world! You must realize that although Lebron jumps higher because he is taller, and Lebron’s dunk are thunderous, he never dunks on anyone because no one in their right mind will jump with Lebron once he gets a running start, although he travels EVERY DAMN TIME, he will dunk on whoever jumps with him.
DWade on the other hand, dunks ON PEOPLE ie: Okafor, Josh Smith, Marc Gasol to name a few this year. People underestimate his jumping ability because he is 6′4″, once that happens and they try to jump, they get DUNKED ON.
j
February 6th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Wes says:
B Diddy of course!
http://ezinearticles.com/?Baron-Davis-Dunk-or-How-to-Increase-Vertical-Jump&id=632119