Dunk Contest 2017

Can Anyone Knock Off Klay Thompson In The 3-point Shootout

... during this year’s event (Saturday, Feb. 18, ~9 p.m. ET on TNT) in New Orleans. However, he will have to take down seven of the league’s deadliest three-point shooters to retain his crown, including 2017 All-Stars Kemba Walker , Kyle Lowry , and Kyrie Irving. Distinguished deep shooters Eric Gordon , Wesley Matthews , Nick Young , and C. J. Mc Collum round up what should prove to be an entertaining field. Thompson hopes to be the first player to win back-to-back three-point contests since Jason Kapono (remember him?) in 2007 and 2008. Thompson shoots just under eight threes per game while making about 42 percent of them, making him a pretty good bet to win again. Lowry is another marksman to keep an eye on. He was eliminated in the first round during his Three-Point Contest debut in Toronto, but is shooting even better from three-point range this season (nearly 42 percent) than he did last ...

Grading The 2017 Slam Dunk Contest

... similar dunk where he cleared four players (including teammate Marquese Chriss, who goes 6-foot-10) without the added flourish of the windmill. He scored a perfect 50 for going between the legs off a backboard feed from teammate Devin Booker, a dunk Jones might have wanted to save in hindsight. And though it was for naught, Jones earned his other 50 on his final attempt for going between his legs with power off a bounce pass. Results - 38, 34 in Round 1. After Gordon was so close to knocking off Zach La Vine a year ago, everyone was excited to see what he had in store this year. It turned out Gordon couldn't replicate La Vine's most underrated strength as a dunker: his ability to always make his first attempt. Gordon got creative, taking the prop trend to an extreme by having a drone "pass" the basketball to him for a windmill, but it took him four tries to complete the dunk. By that point, the magic - no pun intended - was lost. Gordon ...

Players Breakout The Props For Dunk Contest

... last summer in free agency. Gordon's score of 21 in a final-round tie-breaker defeated Cleveland's Kyrie Irving, the 2013 winner who had 18. The pair had each finished with a score of 20 in the final round, meaning they each had to shoot 25 more balls to decide it. Thompson was stunningly eliminated in the first round, missing a final shot from the corner that could have put him through ahead of Walker. 7:40 p.m. Big men continue to reign supreme in the NBA All-Star Saturday night skills competition. New York Knicks 7-foot-3 forward Kristaps Prozingis won it, beating Utah's Gordon Hayward in the finals. Those vanquished in earlier rounds included guards John Wall of Washington and Isaiah Thomas of Boston, both because they couldn't make their initial 3-pointers required to close out the course before Hayward did. Porzingis emerged from the big-men's division that included the Pelicans' Anthony Davis and Denver's Nikola Jokic. Porzingis and Hayward were neck and neck until the end of the course, but Porzingis hit his 3 first to end it. The three-round, ...

Predictions For This Year's Contestants

... Jordan is certainly the most notable newcomer from a basketball standpoint, youngsters Glenn Robinson III and Derrick Jones Jr. could electrify New Orleans and sustain the showcase's momentum. Let's take a look at all four participants to project the final results. Bleacher Report @Bleacher Report. Aaron Gordon. Gordon is the known commodity in the Slam Dunk Contest. However, he has also used up a lot of material. Nevertheless, the 21-year-old assured  __link__'s John Denton that he has plenty of tricks left up his sleeve. It took a lot of creativity (last year) and I just hope nobody else steals my dunks. I came out with six new dunks (last year) and there are always new dunks. With the evolution of basketball there’s always going to be new types of players and moves. With dunking, there are going to be new dunks forever and ever. He deserves the benefit of the doubt after last year's dazzling display, which he easily could have won. At 6'9", Gordon holds a size and power advantage without sacrificing any movement or flexibility. Predicting another shortcoming to a different adversary felt too cruel for one ...

Nba Slam Dunk Contest 2017 Participants

... himself into the spotlight after winning the dunk contest in 2015. He successfully defended his crown last year but decided not to chase three in a row, per Basketball Insiders' Michael Scotto. Michael Scotto @Mike AScotto. Timberwolves guard Zach La Vine won't compete in the 2017 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, sources told Basketball Insiders. Unfortunately, La Vine tore his ACL and will miss the reminder of the regular season as well. Without him in the field, who's going to claim the slam dunk title on Saturday, February 18 in New Orleans. Aaron Gordon, Orlando Magic. Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon isn't the most decorated name in the field, but he's already shown what he can do on the open court. He finished second in a scintillating battle against La Vine last year. Despite catching major hang time on his dunks, he couldn't overcome La Vine's perfect score in the final round. It's difficult to outdo yourself in the Slam Dunk Contest, so Gordon must dig deep into his bag of creativity to pull out a victory. His athleticism ...

Updated Participant List, Comments And Reaction

... the participants. Boston Celtics rookie Jaylen Brown took himself out of the running, with Haynes sharing a statement from the 20-year-old. Chris Haynes @Chris BHaynes. Boston Celtics rookie Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) in a statement to ESPN says he will not compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. __link__/JVll Mdiz AQ. 1/25/2017, 4:48:58 PM. The San Antonio Express-News' Jabari Young reported Jan. 19 that San Antonio Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons is on the NBA's shortlist of possible competitors. Simmons has yet to confirm one way or the other whether he'll take part in NBA All-Star Weekend. Last year's runner-up, Aaron Gordon, is also on the fence. Basketball Insiders' Alex Kennedy reported the Orlando Magic forward was still considering the possibility. Gordon and La Vine set a high bar for the 2017 dunk contest. La Vine retained his title following a second tiebreaker after he and Gordon each posted perfect scores in the final round and first tiebreaker. While La Vine was the champion, Gordon had arguably the best dunk of the night. Every season, some fans bemoan the lack of star power in the dunk contest when compared to years ...

Glenn Robinson Iii Crowned Champion

... sending him and Jones Jr. of the Suns to the finals. In a surprise, Gordon of the Magic was unable to advance to the final round, while Clippers big man De Andre Jordan, despite leaping over rapper DJ Khaled, did not accumulate enough points to make it to the head-to-head round. Robinson III opened up the show in the final round, getting a hand from Pacers All-Star Paul George. With George holding the ball over his head, Robinson III leapt over the 6-foot, 9-inch George, finishing the dunk with a windmill. The slam, which Robinson took three runups to complete, earned him a 44 from the panel of NBA legends. His opponent, Jones Jr., struggled to complete the first of his two slams in the final round, paving the way for GR 3 to jam his way to the finish. Needing a 44 or better to win, Robinson III brought PG back on the floor to assist, as well as Boomer and Pacemate Kayla. GR 3 flew over all three and dunked with two hands, sending the crowd into a final frenzy and earning him another 50 from the judges to seal ...

Four Players You Want To See In 2017 Slam Dunk Contest

... owe them that much after the show they put on in Toronto last year. Some fresh blood is needed in the other two slots. And I want someone hungry enough to show up and believe in his heart of hearts that he can dethrone the champ and the other favorite. San Antonio Spurs swingman Jonathan Simmons has everything I'm looking for and is just crazy enough to show up and pull off the upset. My fourth candidate is Giannis Antetokounmpo. I'm intrigued by what he could deliver on that stage in New Orleans. That size and wicked length could come in handy during a dunk contest. Ian Thomsen : I tend to not be a fan of this contest. However, out of respect for your question, I nominate David Thompson, Maurice Stokes, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain. These are the four players I would love to see. But I don’t think it’s going to happen. Lang Whitaker:  Well, I want a ...

Updated Tv, Live-stream Schedule And Predictions

... will want to see something different. If Gordon's dunks look remotely similar to last year's, he’s going to struggle with Jones in the final round. The Suns' young high-flyer should claim the dunk title in an upset. 66 th NBA All-Star Game. Most people can't mention Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook without following with a question or remark about Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant. Aside from an ongoing saga between the former teammates, Westbrook could earn his third NBA All-Star Game MVP honor. Bleacher Report @Bleacher Report. 2-time All-Star Game MVP Russell Westbrook could be the best reserve in All-Star Game history #Climb On __link__/y Pm L 2 LAUw F. 2/17/2017, 4:37:27 PM. What better feeling than to outplay your former teammate and hoist the MVP award as the standout ...

Winner, Highlights, Scores And Twitter Reaction

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Tv Schedule, Participants And Predicted Winner

... skill. This year's three-point shooting contest features eight stars, including defending champion Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors. Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. When: Saturday, February 18. National TV: TNT. The other participants include Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors, Eric Gordon of the Houston Rockets, Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers, C. J. Mc Collum of the Portland Trail Blazers, Kemba Walker of the Charlotte Hornets, Wesley Matthews of the Dallas Mavericks and Nick Young of the Los Angeles Lakers. The contest consists of each player having one minute to shoot 25 balls from five different spots beyond the three-point arc. Each rack consists of four NBA standard basketballs and one multi-color ball. The standard basketballs carry a value of one point for each shot made, while the multi-color ball is worth two. The final rack consists of five multi-color basketballs. The three players with the highest scores through the first round advance to the championship round, where the same rules apply. Golden St. ...