The dunk where the mascot was spinning on the Segway to me was the best slam dunk contest dunk ever, even down to the way he faked the first run up told the mascot to spin🔥
I saw the famous Vince Carter contest live but I think this one dethroned that one. Because this one has both finalists bringing new concepts, one after the other, head to head down to the last dunk. And they weren't messing up much either. Vince Carter was the clear winner then. But this contest was almost like watching two VCs go at it.
lavine lost to gordon's between both legs. its disrespectful to say they shouldve been both the winner. lavine and gordon made history, lavines dunks in the finals are tough but not innovative for contests. they gave 50s to lavine until gordon ran out of cards. think about that.
@doe jan so, you are making the argument that Gordon should have won? And if so, I don't disagree. In fact, that's why I'm saying they both should've won. The first 2 dunks of Gordon's were amazing. The last two are a little more lackluster. I think Lavine was a little more consistent. But overall I think Gordon's dunks were better/more creative dunks.
@David Anderegg "lavines a little more consistent" you say, but until the the very last moments lavine still copied gordon's, are you saying hes consistent doing free throw leaps? cause thats what he did all night, he didnt do anything creative after the first free throw dunk. thats my point. nba milked gordon until hes out, he shouldve won right at the part when gordon did between both legs while lavines missed first try and did a decent dunk.
Coming back to this vid after watching the 2022 Dunk Contest because the Dunk contest have never been this good. These two great players have set the standards for a great show of skill, athleticism, and creativity in doing dunks. Still the GOAT Dunk Contest 🔥
Clearly one of the best duels and shows ever in the dunk contest. They both deserved the trophy. Zach's are alwasy my favorite...I can't put my finger on it...probably that explosive quality like Shawn Kemp had. But Aaron probably had the better collection of supremely imaginative AND difficult dunks, on this day. I could watch this video again and again till the day I die...
1:30 Zach says ‘F***! I missed the first one’. He holds himself to high standards. Even though it was an awesome dunk, he knows how much it detracts from your dunk if you don’t get it first time. Something this year’s dunk contest dunkers seemed absolutely oblivious to 🤮
Zach already got 2, he don't need another one especially because he didn't deserve this one against Gordon Aaron had the most insane dunk ever compared to Zach or to any dunk contest participant ever... no offense to Vince Carter, but that was at his own time
I've been watching the slam dunk competition since the first one back in 1976 I believe it was with the old ABA League, and I most say this was the most awesome, creative dunks I've ever seen between two NBA players. This one was even more exciting than Michael Jordan going up against Dominique Wilkins. 👌
Facts. Who tf jumps from the Free throw line & puts it thru the Legs. Zack Lavine is unreal...... Gordon too. Who tf puts it under his legs? That's physically fuckin impossible
Both players dunk were impressive and tough but for me, Gordon deserved the win as his dunk was creative and innovative, something that we never imagine before
Zach Lavine might be the best dunker of all time as far as the ease with which he dunks. Just effortless. His dunk style is just so aesthetically appealing for me, it's graceful yet forceful, he almost seems to glide and fly through the air.
Gordon's under the legs in my opinion is the best dunk of all times. His last dunk is an absolute 50. The ball is so far behind his head, then so low between the legs, and then with a powerful finish. That's crazy! Gordon you are the best!
Patrick McKinney You have to admit though, even though LaVine’s dunks were not creative, the free throw dunk was only done once (From my knowledge). He also put it between his legs, but, Gordon’s dunks definitely would’ve won him a dunk contest.
Mac 'N Cheese everyone was hyping that shit but none of his “free throw line” dunks were even behind the line and only one of them was actually on the line
That's crazy how ANY other year AG would've won EASILY but he just so happened to go up against the toughest dunk contest competition we've probably ever seen and ran outta gas in the last round 🤦🏽♂️😭
and to think Zach Lavine got one more spectacular dunk up his sleeve (360 Free throw line Dunk) at this point. I don't think Aaron Gordon ran out of gas but he just ran out of ideas.
no cap Zach dunks compared to Aaron it’s not even close. Zach even copied one of Aarons dunks and still one he did the same dunk 3 times and somehow he won that’s not fair bro they cheated Aaron out of 2 trophies
@Justin Brown Zach copied 1 of Aaron's and will bartons dunk. Barton got eliminated with the lob from behind the backboard to reverse between the legs.
I was skeptical when I seen this contest. Turned out to be the best dunk contest I’ve seen . Aaron with 2 of the best dunks I’ve been in a dunk contest and lost.
Best Slam Dunk Contest ever Kobe's 60 pts game SAS 40-1 at home Two of greatest PF retirement 73-9 Unanimous MVP 3-1 lead The greatest Finals of all time WHAT A YEAR
This still boggles my mind how Aaron Gordon lost but with that being said Zach has improved into one of the best offensive players in the game while Gordon is a solid role player.
Glad I’m not the only one who noticed Lavine improvement, man went from just a kid with hop to a player that can pull up from 3 while retaining his dangerous slashing to the rim. Truly a work of art to watch
Looking at the reactions from Aaron Gordon's first dunk, you can tell no one knew he had that in him. Whether it was from the crowd or the announcers. I mean he did a 360, between the leg. " We'll take that? Impressive for a big guy"?. They had no clue which is amazing. It wasn't until the 2nd 3rd dunk people were shocked. Had people of known and had more hype coming into the contest. I think he would of won.
hands down Aaron won this dunk contest, you can see Lavine was trailing keeping up, not creating his own at times...Aaron if your reading this...to the people / to the fans...you are the champ 🏆 here and will always be remembered most definitely...thank you
What on God's earth did Gordon have to do to win that? Sit down 9ft in the air over someone's head, put it under his legs and dunk it in first time? Oh wait...
@Hasanayn Awan Idk if you noticed, but a single dunk doesn't effect the score of the other one lmao, neither can you go over 50 pts. Gordon's last dunk wasn't a 50. All of the other dunks were. It's quite simple bud.
Agreed. The whole point to doing the free throw line dunk is to show how high and far you can jump. After we've already seen it once, we know that the player can do it, we don't need to see it 3 times.
The two dunks Gordon did were some of the best dunks I’ve ever seen, but the two Lavine followed with are also 50’s no question. I wouldn’t say Gordon got robbed but this should’ve been the first time in history that two contestants win the dunk contest.
+fs579 His last dunk was underrated as hell. Dude went behind the back, all the way down under his legs and then reverse slam. lavine did 3 "Freethrow" line dunks in a row, lack of creativity if you ask me
Trent Edwards Lack of creativity I agree but I'm talking about the Gordon's last dunk , that was not winning dunk , but if he saved over the mascot dunk for last he would have won for sure , anyway great battle
Vince Carter 2000 contest was always my favorite.. then these two came with the most creative and difficult dunks ever making it my new fav.... but which one of the judges messed it up and didn't give Gordon the 10 on his last dunk?!! He needed it up for everyone because these two guys had dunks for days!!!
iAaronHD TBH he really didn’t get robbed. They both were pulling off 50 dunks. The reason why Zach won was cause his best dunk was always the next one. With Gordon, his last 2 dunks weren’t as amazing as the ones he did before.
Aaron Gordon and Zach put on a show, BUT The last 2 dunks that he did with the Mascot was absolutely amazing 🤩 and probably the best 2 dunks I’ve ever seen, should’ve won 🏆 and got screwed over!
The problem with dunks off the mascot (or another person) is that there is often a push off in the process. Unless the ball is held far away from the body. So it might look super impressive, but in reality he can't jump that high unassisted. Lavine didn't use props, it was only him and the basket.
@Jalen Foster yeah i agree but the max points is 50. maybe aaron’s dunk was worth a 70, but you can only give someone a 50. and zach’s free throw line between the legs is a 50, no doubt.
In hindsight, the memorable dunks, and creativity, I feel like I remember everything Gordon did from both dunk contest and he doesn't even have a trophy
Aaron Gordon’s contourtion when dunking was incredible, but to me the length of Zack Lavigne was more impressive and fun to watch. Dunking near the free throw line
I think at this point in time people were getting tired of the contest as a whole because year in year out the dunks were becoming unoriginal. And In order to be original and authentic, you had to use props. But these two showed that there were still dunks that none of us had seen before. That’s why it’s special.
