Oh, right, this is why the shooters dont go on last. The first incarnation of the nba slam dunk contest was held during the halftime. Former champion dwight howard headlines field for nba slam. Nevertheless, notes michael bass, the chief spokesman for the n.
The best event of allstar weekend, perhaps even better than the allstar game itself, is the sprite slam dunk contest. This years slam dunk contest will feature a team format as 3 players represent the east and 3 players represent the west in an abovetherim 2round format. The 2014 slam dunk contest is now just five days away, and for the 11th time during his 11year career, heat forward lebron james will be watching from the sidelines. Glenn robinson iii of the indiana pacers is the allstar slam dunk champion. But keep in mind that the 65 guard is among the leagues most athletic young players. Et, then the threepoint contest, then the dunk contest. The show will feature top amateur dunkers from all over. Last year, tnts premiere episodes of the dunk king reached 10.
West freestyle dunk mix by nba prior to the contest, it turns out the man known as the human highlight reel, dominique wilkins, said mclemore was his sleeper pick. How vince carter killed the nba slam dunk contest bleacher. Feb 26, 2012 dont blame david stern for the fact that the nba s slam dunk contest has grown stale over the past few years. The 63rd nba allstar game will be held on on sunday, feb. First, the title would come down to aaron gordon and zach lavine, who. New orleans ap the latest on saturdays nba allstar events all times local. Shooting stars, skills challenge, 3point shootout, slam dunk contest tnt espn radio, 8. Feb 16, 2018 nevertheless, notes michael bass, the chief spokesman for the n. Dont blame david stern for the fact that the nba s slam dunk contest has grown stale over the past few years.
Hawks in the nba all hail the king of dunk contest. A slam dunk, also simply dunk, is a type of basketball shot that is performed when a player. May 11, 2017 last year, tnts premiere episodes of the dunk king reached 10. Ben mclemore is the only rookie taking part in the nba slam dunk contest in 2014. The 63rd nba allstar game 2014 takes place on sunday in new orleans and basketball fans across the world are being promised an actionpacked game between the east conference and west conference. Team lebron and the 2020 nba allstar game without cable. Tnt rolls out freed for spectacular views of nba dunk contest. The 2014 slam dunk competition will air on tnt as a part of allstar saturday night on feb. All 2015 sprite slam dunk contest dunks lavine kills it. He was selected as a pitcher by the baltimore orioles in the 2014 major. There are two asian contestants in tnts the dunk king. Through the first round of the 2016 nba slam dunk contest, two things were clear. Toronto raptors small forward terrence ross, who won the nbas dunk contest in 20, played two years at the university of washington the same.
Skeeter bronsons life is changed when the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to. The 2014 slam dunk contest left a lot to be desired, but ben mclemore made sure not to dissapoint as the sacramento kings rookie threw down some of the mos. Watch the best nba slam dunk contest finals ever video. Nba allstar weekend on february 16, airing on tnt at 8 pm et. I think that we all can agree that the slam dunk contest waslet me be kind here, something that filled up tnts coverage for about an hour saturday night. The 2003 nba allstar game on tnt marked the first time that the game was broadcast by. Nba all star 2014 skills challenge hope you like awesome skills i got a new nba series next season so subscriber and never miss a nba video at. The 2014 pba allstar weekend was the annual allstar weekend of the philippine basketball association pbas 2014 season. Everything you need to know ahead of the 2020 nba slam dunk contest. Feb 12, 2020 after a lack of big names in the 2019 slam dunk contest, a few of the nbas best dunkers have returned to the slam dunk contest in 2020. Tnt will once again be the television network home for exclusive live coverage of 2014 nba allstar from new orleans, today, feb. Who will win the slam dunk contest and the 3point contest in chicago.
The contest was inaugurated by the american basketball association aba at its allstar game in 1976 in denver, the same year the slam dunk was. After a lack of big names in the 2019 slam dunk contest, a few of the nbas best dunkers have returned to the slam dunk contest in 2020. Dunk contest 2009 highlights from one of the nbas annual dunk contests, held each week during allstar weekend. The pelicans the name was changed by new team owner tom benson for the. Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman, is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Jan 30, 2014 2014 nba allstar weekend is in new orleans this season and begins feb. A celebration of some of the alltime best performances during the nbas dunk contest.
The dunk king tv show premieres on tnt, wednesday, may 18, 2016, immediately following tnts exclusive coverage of the 2016 nbc western conference finals. Lebron james all 201415 season dunks part1 filthy slams. Tnt presents exclusive live coverage of nba all star 2014. Our bulls outsiders are watching with you live during allstar weekend. As always, it will be the last of the four events, and the broadcast. Feb 17, 2014 all of the dunks from the 2014 dunk contest. The allstar game will be played tomorrow night, with all. Zach lavine immediately raised the stakes when he walked onto the court wearing a no. Top 10 best nba all star dunk contest dunks all time 1984 2016 duration. Ben mclemore of the sacramento kings dunks the ball as he flies over former nba player shaquille oneal during the skills competition at the nba all star basketball game, saturday, feb. The last slam dunk contest won in this city was in 1988, when michael jordan famously outdueled atlanta hawks dunk. Sign in with your tv provider to continue watching. Check out every 50 point dunks from 2020 nba slam dunk contest.
Allstar saturday night will air live on tnt and espn radio in the united states at 8 p. Fans will have an opportunity to engage in the debate and vote on nominees via facebook leading up to the show. Aside from the saturday night show, tnt will also feature the bbva compass rising stars challenge on friday and the allstar game to close the weekend. The story begins back in 1998, when the league scrapped the slam. Recap of sacramento kings ben mclemore in slam dunk contest. On saturday night, lebron james didnt even watch it. Each year the best of the best dunkers come together in order to figure who.
The game was the 63rd edition of the national basketball association nba allstar game and was played during the 2014 nba season. The allstar game will be played tomorrow night, with all events. Save for the 2014 teambased debacle, the dunk contest is always entertaining, whether curmudgeons pine for the glory days. Shooting stars, skills challenge, 3point shootout, slam dunk contest tntespn radio, 8. You can watch recordings anytime, anywhere with your cloud dvr. How to watch nba allstar saturday live stream online. By chris yuscavage, complex sports forget actually participating in the nba slam dunk contest. Home nba dunks top 10 dunks of the 20 2014 season published on november 21, 2016 take a look at the best slam dunks, alleyoops and highflying action from the 20 2014 nba season. The western and eastern conference allstar players have been announced, along with participants for the slam dunk and. The nbas slam dunk contest is the last specialty event held at the nba allstar weekend, which also includes a shooting stars and skills competition as well as the threepoint shootout. Nba dunk champion zach lavine shares close tie to seattle.
All hail the king of dunk contest theatrics, ben mclemore. Feb 14, 2015 the 2015 nba allstar weekend kicked off last night with the celebrity game. The 2014 nba allstar game was an exhibition basketball game that took place on february 16, 2014, at smoothie king center in new orleans, louisiana, home of the new orleans pelicans. Where to watch the nba slam dunk contest online and on tv. Recap of sacramento kings ben mclemore in slam dunk. The contest was inaugurated by the american basketball association aba at its allstar game in 1976 in denver, the same year the slam dunk was legalized in the ncaa. The 2015 nba allstar weekend kicked off last night with the celebrity game. Tnt viewers rated it the best dunk of all time over vince carters. Dwight howard returns to the contest after a decadelong. Feb 15, 2014 the 2014 slam dunk contest left a lot to be desired, but ben mclemore made sure not to dissapoint as the sacramento kings rookie threw down some of the mos. Tnt and nba tv analyst brent barry won the 1996 dunk contest, as one of the more improbable victors because he mostly was known for his shooting ability.
Relive all of the best moments from the 1988 dunk contest, including the iconic. May 09, 2016 the dunk king tv show premieres on tnt, wednesday, may 18, 2016, immediately following tnts exclusive coverage of the 2016 nbc western conference finals. Feb 11, 2015 the nbas slam dunk contest is the last specialty event held at the nba allstar weekend, which also includes a shooting stars and skills competition as well as the threepoint shootout. The game will feature a slew of nba stars and will start at 8 p. Feb 14, 2015 toronto raptors small forward terrence ross, who won the nbas dunk contest in 20, played two years at the university of washington the same place threetime nba dunk champ 2006, 2009, 2010. May 17, 2016 you might have heard them push the show on tnts inside the nba, and not always with the most conviction, but the dunk king, a sort of mini reality show dunk contest, will be premiering tonight just after tnts broadcast of the nbas western conference finals. The tnt dunk squad performs acrobatic slam dunk shows for nba, college basketball games. On saturday on tnt, terrence ross will look to defend his slam dunk crown in a new format, teaming up with allstars paul george and john. Feb 15, 2014 the 2014 slam dunk competition will air on tnt as a part of allstar saturday night on feb. The events were held at the mall of asia arena in pasay city. Click here to download the myteams app by nbc sports. John wall wins dunker of the night, east sweeps anticlimactic 2014 slam dunk contest videos.
The slam dunk contest is part of the state farm allstar saturday night show, which also includes the shooting and skills challenges, and the threepoint contest. Feb 18, 2017 new orleans ap the latest on saturdays nba allstar events all times local. The following is a list of american television and radio networks and announcers that have. Stay up to date with news, highlights, interviews and more from the 2014 nba allstar game. Top 40 best nba dunk contest dunks all time 19842014 top 10 shortest players to dunk in the nba. Tnts the dunk king premieres next week rolling out. Nba allstar dunk contest and 3point contest sidecast.
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