2012 Slam Dunk Contest

[redsox3g2]

I normally stay away from betting crap like this but it may be fun to talk about at least. Anyone got any thoughts on the field this year? Other than it's the most boring list of names I can remember?

Iman Shumpert -165
Paul George +335
Derrick Williams +550
Chase Budinger +825

I'm leaning towards throwing a little bit on the field vs. Shumpert personally, just so I can watch and care.

[Jimmy Proffett]

I like Paul George, those are pretty good odds for him to win. Watched his highlights in college, he's got ridiculous hops.

[onlooker]

Since it is all done by fan vote this year, why don't we all bet on Chase and get everyone to vote for him?

[MoYaL]

Since it is all done by fan vote this year, why don't we all bet on Chase and get everyone to vote for him?

+1

[Demonata]

Rumor has it Iman Shumpert is injured and jeremy evans is taking his spot.

[k13]

Since it is all done by fan vote this year, why don't we all bet on Chase and get everyone to vote for him?

All white people vote for Chase. Stop being a race traitor.

The Blacks can split their votes on the rest of the field.

Fair is Fair.

[Grits n' Gravy]

2 kids from U of AZ. Budinger can fly. May end up being white boy day.

[onlooker]

All white people vote for Chase. Stop being a race traitor.

The Blacks can split their votes on the rest of the field.

Fair is Fair.

I think you missed my point.

[k13]

I think you missed my point.

I get your point. He has the highest odds. Let's all vote on him and win the most money possible.


If Jeremy Lin was in the dunk contest and had the lamest dunks yet the population was majority asian, who do you think would win the contest based on votes?

[ChalkyDog]

U of A is going to represent.

The field is guaranteed vs Iman Shumpert as he is out.

Since they'll probably cancel that bet, throw on George/Williams/Chase and get money. George at +350 will cover all your bets + some, which works if Evans doesn't win.

Evans isn't winning anything.

As a U of A alum. Bet on Derrick first and Chase a close second, Chase can absolutely fly - Derrick can bring down the rim.

[redsox3g2]

U of A is going to represent.

The field is guaranteed vs Iman Shumpert as he is out.

Since they'll probably cancel that bet, throw on George/Williams/Chase and get money. George at +350 will cover all your bets + some, which works if Evans doesn't win.

Evans isn't winning anything.

As a U of A alum. Bet on Derrick first and Chase a close second, Chase can absolutely fly - Derrick can bring down the rim.

I did this last night instead of betting the field vs shumpert, but apparently they cancel all the bets made if all 4 scheduled don't compete (at 5dimes at least).

I like Williams now I think. Depending on the new odds.

[ChalkyDog]

I'm just saying, he jumped over Yao without any real effort.

[onlooker]

I get your point. He has the highest odds. Let's all vote on him and win the most money possible.

Good job.

[Kalibongo]

Do you have to register to vote? If not it can easily be exploited.

[Demonata]

Evans is the best dunker. He jumped over a guy and did a windmill in practice a few weeks ago.

[ProfaneReality]

Who does the NBA want to hype up? That's who will win with their non transparent voting system.

Don't tell me McGee didn't destroy Griffin last year.

[jsmithj88]

y is chase budinger in there?
do they feel the need to constantly put a white guy out there
i thought he was just a spotup shooter, now hes in the dunk contest, haha
the dunk contest keeps getting more pathetic every year

[onlooker]

Who does the NBA want to hype up? That's who will win with their non transparent voting system.

Don't tell me McGee didn't destroy Griffin last year.

McGee got hosed. It was a introduction into the KIA/NBA sponsorship.

[k13]

y is chase budinger in there?
do they feel the need to constantly put a white guy out there
i thought he was just a spotup shooter, now hes in the dunk contest, haha
the dunk contest keeps getting more pathetic every year

38.5" vertical tested.

Everyone's Hero Blake Griffin = 35.5"

[k13]

Shumpert is out. Jeremy Evens is in now.

[redsox3g2]

Who does the NBA want to hype up? That's who will win with their non transparent voting system.

Don't tell me McGee didn't destroy Griffin last year.

I would think from that aspect itd be Williams.

[H1Cypher]

Rumor has it Iman Shumpert is injured and jeremy evans is taking his spot.

They gave him - cause they figured Shumpert would get the most votes. Also I think he's won more dunk contests in the past not sure. All 4 participants don't look creative at all..... and none of the guys have overly impressive hops either. Always a popularity contest.... Blake was the 3rd best dunker last year maybe 2nd best... and he won.

Not sure how but bookies probably figure Shumpert has the most likelihood of a flashy dunk and a win seeing as he the rest of the players come from small market teams. +160 for the field was still good odds if you ask me but not for a large sum cause that contest is fishy as hell. It was +160 a week ago... people are just not fast enough to get the best price not that it matters with this Jeremy Evans replacement.

Either way if Shumpert is hurt bookies lucked out.

[lunchbawks]

Derozan backed out because he's the only real dunker everyone else uses dumb props like kias or cupcakes

[Dabeergod]

This crap is horrible....who the F are these guys?

[jkilla990]

i really like budinger in this one for the pure value in it. Of course its a popularity contest and no one is going to vote for the white guy, but he has amazing hops and was highly recruited for volleyball coming out of highschool.

[ChalkyDog]

5dimes refunded my bets, and update the new odds. Chase is now a favorite.

Derrick Williams is the only bet on the board. Chase is a higher riser, but Derrick will do those Blake like power dunks that get people all hyped up.

[BigDeem5]

Let's get SBR to all unite and take Buddinger. White poweerr

[Grits n' Gravy]

y is chase budinger in there?
do they feel the need to constantly put a white guy out there
i thought he was just a spotup shooter, now hes in the dunk contest, haha
the dunk contest keeps getting more pathetic every year

The kid can fly.

[Grits n' Gravy]

U of A is going to


As a U of A alum. Bet on Derrick first and Chase a close second, Chase can absolutely fly - Derrick can bring down the rim.

Bear Down. Lute put a ton of kids in NBA.

[qsilver335]

Any one of them could win it, so all of the plus money guys have good value in my opinion. Should be fun to watch.

[romecloneout]

never heard of these bums....will not watch...boring

[k13]

Chase finished 2nd in a dunk contest in HS with a couple 50 dunks.