TAG: Air Up There

Playground / Sep 2, 2011 / 1:00 pm

Ryan “Special FX” Williams Is Still Dunking, But Looking For More

Ryan "Special FX" Williams

YouTube recognizes him as Special FX, the dunker, but former St. John’s Red Storm player Ryan Williams wants the world to know while he was once one of the best to do it, he does more than just dunk.

Before gaining fame as an explosive dunker on the streetball circuit, Williams was a kid from Queens with already established athleticism. Back then, his jumping ability had other unintended consequences besides opening doors for him. Read More »

Featured Gallery, NBA, Playground / May 4, 2011 / 2:45 pm

“Air Up There” Challenges Blake Griffin To A Dunk-Off

Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin was far and away the best dunker in the NBA this season. While he didn’t lead the league in the number of rims abused, he was the most memorable. His performance in the Slam Dunk Contest – no matter how you feel about the Kia – will be talked about for years to come.

But unless you’ve never been on YouTube before, you know there are dudes out there who can give the Clippers forward a run for his money. Taurian Fontenette aka “Air Up There” and “Mr. 720″ might be the best dunker in the entire world, and now he wants a shot at BG. Read More »

Style - Kicks and Gear / May 27, 2010 / 1:30 pm

Top 10 Best Basketball Movies Of All-Time

He Got Game

With so many corny and over-directed basketball films out there, we figured it was time to put together a rundown of all the best hoop flicks. No criteria needed here; just good action and solid story lines. Here are the 10 best films you need to see as a basketball/movie fan. Read More »

High School, Playground, Video / Apr 10, 2010 / 2:00 pm

Dunk Contest: Brittney Griner vs. Mr. 720

We’re not making this up. This fall, they closed the gym down at Nimitz High School and had Brittney Griner and Mr. 720 (formerly known as Air Up There) go at it. Who do you think won?

NBA, Playground / Feb 3, 2010 / 11:59 am

LeBron, Drake & Chocolate Thunder To Pick The Nation’s Best Amateur Dunker

Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown

While everyone will be waiting to see if Nate Robinson can make it three in a row, the search for the nation’s best amateur dunker will culminate when four finalists compete in the inaugural Sprite Slam Dunk Showdown during NBA All-Star Weekend next week. And although the League couldn’t get him to compete, LeBron James will be among the panel of judges who will help determine the winner, along with his boy Drake (who will also perform) and NBA Legend Darryl Dawkins. Read More »

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