Can you dunk?

[return.specialist]

Re: Can you dunk?

I was a big fan of Kadour Ziani (well about as big a fan someone can be by just watching YouTube videos). He was probably the first dunking sensation I came across on YouTube way back in the day. And you're right, he did do MoCap, I think it was largely used for 2K's Dunk Contest. There were a lot of dunks you could tell were Ziani specials (ex: the one foot 360's, wild up-kicks, and his signature windmill).

Just for those who somehow missed the Ziani boat:

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Yea, the only reason I got in to 2k was because of the fact that Kadour did the mocap for the dunk contest and that I had to try the dunk contest, which I felt was subpar to Live in regards to controls, however, the actual dunks 2K had available were unique, flashy, futuristic and overall jaw-dropping--much better than those in Live. All those moves in the contest, off of one- and two-feet are all Kadour's style.

I've watched that video sooooo many times, the guy really is spectacular. Double windmill with outlandish arm extension for a 5'10".

[VDusen04]

Re: Can you dunk?

Yes I can dunk, im only 16yrs old and 5'9 but only in gym's on a outdoor court it's too painful on my knees..

Outdoor courts are already too painful for your knees? Do you have a condition?

[sword1986]

Re: Can you dunk?

5-7 barely, miss often. can do a Rimgrazer. here is a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

FWD to 2:51 and 3:29

[BlueNGold]

Re: Can you dunk?

I literally had a dream I was dunking today. It felt so real. And so good.

[VDusen04]

Re: Can you dunk?

I literally had a dream I was dunking today. It felt so real. And so good.

One time in high school I had a dream I scored 20 points in the first quarter while wearing a diamond studded white glove on my left hand.

[TUSS11]

Re: Can you dunk?

5-7 barely, miss often. can do a Rimgrazer. here is a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

FWD to 2:51 and 3:29

That can't be 10 feet...

[Tha_Kid]

Re: Can you dunk?

As of now, no. Never have but came pretty close at 17. Blew up during college and in the last year or two got back down to near HS weight. 25 now and working towards a dunk because it's starting to feel like now or never.

5'10, 200lb. small hands/can't palm but long arms. Right now I can get about just under the fingers (so top of palm) over the rim, a comfortable grab, probably 3-4 inches needed for a dunk.

Right now i'm mainly working on flexibility and jump rope. I think if I used the tips in this thread (run ups and tennis ball dunks) I could get there before I turn 26.

Man, that last dunk in the Robert Pack video .... I have no ambition of contact dunks lol. Just one ingame throwdown and id be golden.