This isn't a knock against Deebo's video -- just a separate thought after watching somebody say a dude got "posterized" because he didn't annihilate the ball handler -- like he should have.
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May 28, 2019 at 8:18 AM
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Why are slam dunks viewed as an exciting play in sports? I don't understand it. The defender can do basically nothing by the rules. He just has to stand there stick an arm up and hope for the best.
This isn't a knock against Deebo's video -- just a separate thought after watching somebody say a dude got "posterized" because he didn't annihilate the ball handler -- like he should have.
This isn't a knock against Deebo's video -- just a separate thought after watching somebody say a dude got "posterized" because he didn't annihilate the ball handler -- like he should have.
May 28, 2019 at 9:40 AM
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Originally posted by okdkid:Why are slam dunks viewed as an exciting play in sports? I don't understand it. The defender can do basically nothing by the rules. He just has to stand there stick an arm up and hope for the best.
This isn't a knock against Deebo's video -- just a separate thought after watching somebody say a dude got "posterized" because he didn't annihilate the ball handler -- like he should have.
He can block him
May 28, 2019 at 9:46 AM
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Originally posted by NYniner85:Originally posted by okdkid:Why are slam dunks viewed as an exciting play in sports? I don't understand it. The defender can do basically nothing by the rules. He just has to stand there stick an arm up and hope for the best.
This isn't a knock against Deebo's video -- just a separate thought after watching somebody say a dude got "posterized" because he didn't annihilate the ball handler -- like he should have.
He can block him
Lol this
May 28, 2019 at 11:20 AM
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Originally posted by TheGore49er:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by okdkid:
Why are slam dunks viewed as an exciting play in sports? I don't understand it. The defender can do basically nothing by the rules. He just has to stand there stick an arm up and hope for the best.
This isn't a knock against Deebo's video -- just a separate thought after watching somebody say a dude got "posterized" because he didn't annihilate the ball handler -- like he should have.
He can block him
Lol this
How?! The defender has to be in perfect position and even then the ball handler still gets the call. These guys need to get their knees taken out from under them when they go for a dunk -- then it will be exciting and worthy of the hype. (again not a Deebo comment, just a basketball thing. I'll stop there to not derail.)
[ Edited by okdkid on May 28, 2019 at 11:21 AM ]
May 28, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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Originally posted by okdkid:Why are slam dunks viewed as an exciting play in sports? I don't understand it. The defender can do basically nothing by the rules. He just has to stand there stick an arm up and hope for the best.
This isn't a knock against Deebo's video -- just a separate thought after watching somebody say a dude got "posterized" because he didn't annihilate the ball handler -- like he should have.
Because this:
If a 6 foot PG dunking on a 7 foot HOF center doesn't get your blood pumping, I dunno know what to tell you.
May 28, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:Because this:
If a 6 foot PG dunking on a 7 foot HOF center doesn't get your blood pumping, I dunno know what to tell you.
Show this man some nasty Nate Robinson
May 28, 2019 at 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:Because this:
If a 6 foot PG dunking on a 7 foot HOF center doesn't get your blood pumping, I dunno know what to tell you.
Off subject but, is that Otis Thorpe #33?
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May 28, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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i would love it if our two rookies would be starters on day one
May 28, 2019 at 12:07 PM
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Originally posted by KamLeon:Off subject but, is that Otis Thorpe #33?
Yes.
May 28, 2019 at 12:12 PM
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Because this:
If a 6 foot PG dunking on a 7 foot HOF center doesn't get your blood pumping, I dunno know what to tell you.
That defender can't do anything. Just jump with his arm up in the air. Even if he gets there it's likely a foul. Those ball handlers don't need a lot of courage to take on an imposing guy -- the rules prevent the defender from destroying him physically. The athleticism is great, no question. But "posterizing" somebody like the dude just got owned or something is easy. The rules give the defender no legit shot to make the ball handler second guess himself. Also, dunks happen like 10x a game. They're so played out even the stars pull out of the all star competition. They just don't move the needle like the "exciting" plays in other sports.
May 28, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:Originally posted by KamLeon:Off subject but, is that Otis Thorpe #33?
Yes.
One of my favorite Kings
May 28, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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Originally posted by Zachary:
Show this man some nasty Nate Robinson
Tons of athleticism. No doubt. But if a defender truly wanted to destroy Nate physically and mentally...he could do it by taking out his knees. Guys like Nate Robinson have nothing to fear as they go to the hoop. It's all upside for them. Guys like Nate Robinson would shrivel into a ball if there was a legit shot they'd get obliterated when they left their feet. But there's not. Very little risk.
[ Edited by okdkid on May 28, 2019 at 12:16 PM ]
May 28, 2019 at 1:10 PM
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Originally posted by okdkid:How?! The defender has to be in perfect position and even then the ball handler still gets the call. These guys need to get their knees taken out from under them when they go for a dunk -- then it will be exciting and worthy of the hype. (again not a Deebo comment, just a basketball thing. I'll stop there to not derail.)
(Also I gotcha on it's got nothing to do with Deebo
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May 28, 2019 at 1:12 PM
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Originally posted by okdkid:
Originally posted by Zachary:
Show this man some nasty Nate Robinson
Tons of athleticism. No doubt. But if a defender truly wanted to destroy Nate physically and mentally...he could do it by taking out his knees. Guys like Nate Robinson have nothing to fear as they go to the hoop. It's all upside for them. Guys like Nate Robinson would shrivel into a ball if there was a legit shot they'd get obliterated when they left their feet. But there's not. Very little risk.
because it's basketball? you can't tackle....also there's nothing worse then getting blocked when trying to dunk it.
May 28, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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Originally posted by okdkid:
That defender can't do anything. Just jump with his arm up in the air. Even if he gets there it's likely a foul. Those ball handlers don't need a lot of courage to take on an imposing guy -- the rules prevent the defender from destroying him physically. The athleticism is great, no question. But "posterizing" somebody like the dude just got owned or something is easy. The rules give the defender no legit shot to make the ball handler second guess himself. Also, dunks happen like 10x a game. They're so played out even the stars pull out of the all star competition. They just don't move the needle like the "exciting" plays in other sports.
They can do this.
