Why Blake Griffin Won't Win the Dunk Contest

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  • dynamite140
    SBR MVP
    • 07-05-08
    • 4958

    #1
    Why Blake Griffin Won't Win the Dunk Contest
    Sure he is the most explosive dunker in the nba this year. But i am very surprised at many people saying he is a LOCK to win the dunk contest.

    The reason why he will not win the dunk contest is because he is an ingame dunker where the pace is fast. Its similar to those 3 point shootouts. Why is it guys like Peja and Kapono, Hodges and Mark Price win these contests whereas other 3 pt shooters who shoot a higher percentage don't win? Because they are a rhythm shooters

    The same can be said about the dunk contest. Look at Shannon Brown. I couldn't believe there was so much love over him. Sure he has hops but besides that, i was pretty certain he wouldn't be able to do good in the dunk contest where its just him. Most of Griffin's dunks will be nothing special but of course the judges might give him a high score because its in LA.
  • JOHON8
    SBR Hall of Famer
    • 01-28-10
    • 7712

    #2
    Originally posted by dynamite140
    Sure he is the most explosive dunker in the nba this year. But i am very surprised at many people saying he is a LOCK to win the dunk contest.

    The reason why he will not win the dunk contest is because he is an ingame dunker where the pace is fast. Its similar to those 3 point shootouts. Why is it guys like Peja and Kapono, Hodges and Mark Price win these contests whereas other 3 pt shooters who shoot a higher percentage don't win? Because they are a rhythm shooters

    The same can be said about the dunk contest. Look at Shannon Brown. I couldn't believe there was so much love over him. Sure he has hops but besides that, i was pretty certain he wouldn't be able to do good in the dunk contest where its just him. Most of Griffin's dunks will be nothing special but of course the judges might give him a high score because its in LA.
    So you're saying he needs defenders in his way so he can dunk on them with power? You kinda make a good point but the reality is he can still jump very high and he's got the athletic ability to pull off some special dunks.
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    • Stallion
      SBR MVP
      • 03-21-10
      • 3617

      #3
      He will win.
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      • vinny808
        SBR Wise Guy
        • 10-27-09
        • 588

        #4
        Maybe one of the dunks he will perform is durnking over defenders lol.
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        • politicin
          Restricted User
          • 01-14-11
          • 1647

          #5
          I don't think he has much to offer other than a HARD jam. Nothing between the legs. 360? Nah. Idk what he can do other than forcefully dunk it. Can't wait to see it tomorrow.
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          • FilletMaster
            SBR MVP
            • 09-21-10
            • 1096

            #6
            its rigged. blake will win.
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            • youngbutgood
              Restricted User
              • 11-07-08
              • 139

              #7
              I agree, Derozan has the best shot to win this. He is the most athletic dunker and generally dunks from tall guys aren't that impressive. The problem is everyone will be cheering for Griffin and that may inflate his scores. If he makes it to the second round, he is gona get a lot of popularity votes from fans. If the judges give him low scores and he doesn't make the second round, Derozan has a very good chance.
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              • jsmithj88
                SBR MVP
                • 12-27-08
                • 3591

                #8
                lets be honest, all his dunks are power dunks
                hes just another dwight howard
                the dunk contest has been a joke ever since nate robinson won it
                logically it shud be derozan that wins this contest
                hes going up against 2 PFs and a center, this is a joke
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                • peeiempee
                  SBR MVP
                  • 01-21-09
                  • 2750

                  #9
                  I'm not gonna bet it at -250 but Blake gets it
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                  • youngbutgood
                    Restricted User
                    • 11-07-08
                    • 139

                    #10
                    Someone talk me out of betting a good chunk on Derozan
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                    • korbal29
                      SBR Wise Guy
                      • 10-25-09
                      • 751

                      #11
                      I agree we wont see any real dunk contests anytime soon
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                      • youngbutgood
                        Restricted User
                        • 11-07-08
                        • 139

                        #12
                        I don't get why he is 5 to 1 especially considering he lost by a hair and is the only one in the field with any slam dunk contest experience. If that even means anything.
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                        • hels
                          SBR Hall of Famer
                          • 04-12-09
                          • 8767

                          #13
                          The problem with the dunk contest is that you start with 4 and then go to 2. Blake Griffin will be in the final 2, there's no doubt about that.

                          This is where the problem lies, it's the fans who vote via text messaging who wins the final 2. Of course anyone who has money on this competition will vote in their choice no matter what.

                          As well, who is the biggest name is the competition? Of course Blake Griffin. Me being from Canada I know Demar Derozan but other than his performance in the dunk contest last year I doubt he's a known name.

                          Next, who are the dunk contest announcers? Are they going to be more excited for Griffin's dunks or for whoever else's dunks? Griffin is going to have the buildup, the better highlight clips and the best excitement in the commentator's voice.

                          Finally, a white boy winning the dunk contest? This hasn't gone down since Brent Barry. Blake Griffin is the 'kid' who many aspire to be and he will most likely get the text message votes.

                          BOL everyone.
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                          • hels
                            SBR Hall of Famer
                            • 04-12-09
                            • 8767

                            #14
                            Originally posted by jsmithj88
                            lets be honest, all his dunks are power dunks
                            hes just another dwight howard
                            the dunk contest has been a joke ever since nate robinson won it
                            logically it shud be derozan that wins this contest
                            hes going up against 2 PFs and a center, this is a joke
                            nate's won it 3 times, not a joke.
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                            • Blueline Master
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                              • 02-13-11
                              • 42

                              #15
                              good point there. Blake is very talented but it's all about power on his dunk like Wilkins
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                              • jsmithj88
                                SBR MVP
                                • 12-27-08
                                • 3591

                                #16
                                Originally posted by hels
                                nate's won it 3 times, not a joke.
                                i know hes won it 3 times
                                thats tells u all there is to know about the dunk contest
                                a midget doing the same boring dunks over and over becoming a 3x dunk champ
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                                • TGHMak
                                  SBR Wise Guy
                                  • 02-25-09
                                  • 658

                                  #17
                                  I still don't understand why they only have 4 contestants, there used actually be a lineups worth watching live. This is just another thing Stern had to screw up.
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                                  • dwluv3333
                                    SBR Sharp
                                    • 02-05-11
                                    • 262

                                    #18
                                    they should do an NBA vs Sprite Slam Dunk showdown all stars dunk contest... or NBA vs D-League... then these guys might actually have a reason to get up for this event
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                                    • Sportsbetting123
                                      SBR MVP
                                      • 03-01-08
                                      • 1400

                                      #19
                                      DeMar DeRozan +500 is the best bet on the board.
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                                      • GTS925
                                        Restricted User
                                        • 11-06-10
                                        • 1158

                                        #20
                                        Who's the dark horse? McGee?
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                                        • xxxvince
                                          SBR MVP
                                          • 12-17-07
                                          • 2567

                                          #21
                                          he wont win because he is new and in game dunker like the poster said.. good thread
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                                          • blinky88
                                            SBR Sharp
                                            • 12-20-10
                                            • 471

                                            #22
                                            Tough call on this one.
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                                            • daimoshokage
                                              SBR Hall of Famer
                                              • 02-07-11
                                              • 8935

                                              #23
                                              Serge Ibaka will win this..

                                              What a joke he's in the Dunk Contest.. All-star break is a joke!
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                                              • Bradyd
                                                SBR MVP
                                                • 12-19-08
                                                • 1067

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by hels
                                                The problem with the dunk contest is that you start with 4 and then go to 2. Blake Griffin will be in the final 2, there's no doubt about that.

                                                This is where the problem lies, it's the fans who vote via text messaging who wins the final 2. Of course anyone who has money on this competition will vote in their choice no matter what.

                                                As well, who is the biggest name is the competition? Of course Blake Griffin. Me being from Canada I know Demar Derozan but other than his performance in the dunk contest last year I doubt he's a known name.

                                                Next, who are the dunk contest announcers? Are they going to be more excited for Griffin's dunks or for whoever else's dunks? Griffin is going to have the buildup, the better highlight clips and the best excitement in the commentator's voice.

                                                Finally, a white boy winning the dunk contest?
                                                This hasn't gone down since Brent Barry. Blake Griffin is the 'kid' who many aspire to be and he will most likely get the text message votes.

                                                BOL everyone.
                                                That is not exactly a positive for Griffin, he must live up to the hype. And difference between Barry and Griffin is that Barry was actually white. Griffin is half Haitian..
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                                                • Love The Action
                                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                                  • 11-08-10
                                                  • 10952

                                                  #25
                                                  This will give the NBA a great platform to hype Griffin. I have no doubt he will win. I doubt I will make a play on it though...just don't like these types of bets.
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                                                  • Bradyd
                                                    SBR MVP
                                                    • 12-19-08
                                                    • 1067

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by Love The Action
                                                    This will give the NBA a great platform to hype Griffin. I have no doubt he will win. I doubt I will make a play on it though...just don't like these types of bets.
                                                    ..... Sounds like doubt there....
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                                                    • Jive
                                                      SBR MVP
                                                      • 02-10-10
                                                      • 1405

                                                      #27
                                                      Let's not forget that the winner is decided by fan vote. It doesn't really matter who has the best dunks, as evidence by some of the winners in the past. I suspect Griffin will win, whether he deserves it or not.
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                                                      • Vulcan300
                                                        SBR Wise Guy
                                                        • 02-11-11
                                                        • 806

                                                        #28
                                                        mcgee can do a 360 windmill, oh sup... darkhorse!
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                                                        • Raider3
                                                          SBR Sharp
                                                          • 01-14-11
                                                          • 289

                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by daimoshokage
                                                          Serge Ibaka will win this..

                                                          What a joke he's in the Dunk Contest.. All-star break is a joke!
                                                          Why? he's the same height as Griffin....
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                                                          • docvinny
                                                            SBR Sharp
                                                            • 11-21-09
                                                            • 386

                                                            #30
                                                            i think that kid who dunked himself off the trampoline has a shot
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                                                            • JOHON8
                                                              SBR Hall of Famer
                                                              • 01-28-10
                                                              • 7712

                                                              #31
                                                              We need players like Lebron, Wade, Rose etc... these are players who can show some special dunks like Jordan and gang used to do in the older dunk contests.
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                                                              • spippen
                                                                SBR MVP
                                                                • 03-17-09
                                                                • 3874

                                                                #32
                                                                bravo, well said.
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                                                                • madrabbit
                                                                  Restricted User
                                                                  • 12-07-10
                                                                  • 1503

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Originally posted by youngbutgood
                                                                  Someone talk me out of betting a good chunk on Derozan
                                                                  what a nerd copying what most other virgins say on here '' someone talk me out of it '' get lost you fool.
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                                                                  • Pauulzcappin
                                                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                                                    • 04-23-10
                                                                    • 20295

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Blake will win. Fukking stupid van voting.
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                                                                    • MadMajor
                                                                      SBR High Roller
                                                                      • 01-07-11
                                                                      • 111

                                                                      #35
                                                                      do you really think its gonna matter how creative he is on his dunks? hes got a lot more fans than the other, and theyre gonna vote for him nomatter what he does
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