Zion Williamsonĭunking and Williamson are essentially synonymous at this point. As Carter aptly mentions, there are levels to this that few other than Sharpe can reach. Not only has Blazers star Damian Lillard compared the two high-flyers, but the future Hall of Famer is a known fan of Sharpe's. Plus, we could bank on all-time dunking icon Vince Carter lending a helping hand. When it comes to his demeanor on the court, Sharpe is all business, and that would certainly apply to the Slam Dunk contest. Here are all 45 of his dunks so far this season: /vOu0f6pZaZ- Brett Usher February 15, 2023 The Canadian guard jumps with unfathomable effortlessness, making the saying "jumps out of a cannon" feel real - so much so that it's hard to pick one single dunk to highlight. Sharpe's dunking style is in the same vein as LaVine. While the reason for his departure - focusing on his team's second-half playoff push - is quite admirable, it also rids us of potentially the best hypothetical dunker in the showcase since the aforementioned Gordon-LaVine duel of 2016. One of the greatest travesties in dunk contest history is Portland Trail Blazers rookie Sharpe reportedly committing to the event before backing out soon after.
As a reserve, Kuminga's on-court role isn't huge, though he could still be key in certain matchups with his ability to defend elite wings and finish at the rim. Considering he can just about reach eye level with the rim, it would be no surprise if Kuminga could get creative with a wide variety of slams in the dunk contest.Īn appearance in the event would give the Warriors forward a chance to stand out away from the team setting, where Golden State has more ambitious goals. Whether in traffic over defenders, a windmill on the break, or flying in for a putback off of a teammate's miss, Kuminga has showcased just about every type of slam in his young career. 💥 Jonathan Kuminga explodes for the SLAM on TNT! /qWXNH4H2Sw- NBA January 26, 2022
The 6-foot-8 high-flyer makes dunking look all too easy, gliding with long strides before showing off his 38-inch vertical jump. Second-year Golden State Warriors forward Kuminga couples elite explosiveness with smooth finishes. Here are the five players we'd most like to see revive the dunk contest: 5.
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