I have always never been really into dunks in basketball games, i think they take away from the team concept and zero in on the individual, which really should be unimportant when compared to the team in basketball. I also think dunking instigates arrogance and really isn't that entertaining as opposed to a good pass or nice shot, steal, or block. Does anyone agree?
2006-09-04 07:11:16 · 19 answers · asked by ttizzle999 3 in Sports ➔ Basketball
You are 100% right. It's not that hard to dunk when you're 6'10", so what's the big deal.
Players dunk to get a reaction from the crowd, which nowadays is made up of "amateur fans" who don't really know much about how b-ball is supposed to be played. They just want to be entertained. As far as slamming it "in your face", I'd love to see the defensive player put the dunker on his a*s. I bet he'd think twice about dunking next time.
I get more enjoyment from great ball movement, a defensive stop, or a perfectly executed fast break. Now thats basketball!!
2006-09-04 13:33:36 · answer #1 · answered by Hoopfan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's like saying hitting a home run is selfish and takes away from the team concept of baseball. I really can't see how a dunk is viewed as arrogant. I don't think that's fair what you are saying. That's like saying if you do something better than someone you should keep it boxed in so no one else gets offended. If that's the case than a nice shot instigates arrogance as well. Or a hole in one, dancing well, lifting weights, getting a ko, grand slam, strike out. You can say that about almost anything.
2006-09-04 14:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Basketnutz! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well i can see your side. they may be flashy, but they're only two pts. anything extra is just added bonus.
however, i think more. if a team if down six and just drained a 3 at one end of the floor and the say team gets a steal on defense, a dunk on a fastbreak gets the crowd back in the game and gets the team pumped up. so really, the dunk is two pts, but the effects are much more.
2006-09-04 10:40:05 · answer #3 · answered by detroitsports_fan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who doesn't like to see someone dunk over a 7 footer? Shut ur mouth, dunking is a part of the game.. I can dunk a 9 and a half but not a 10, im only 5'9 tho.. Nate Robinson is the man, he won the slam dunk contest at 5'10, he has some hops.
If you dont like dunks, watch the WNBA fool.
2006-09-04 08:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by Toraptorsfan 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't think it's overrated. Sports entertainment is exactly that, ENTERTAINMENT. If you ever dunked on someone you would understand. Yes I am a female and I know the feeling of the dunk. Some of us CAN DO IT. It's not just scoring on ya, it's scoring in your face baby!!!! If you have a problem with that, you ain't man enough to play the game.
2006-09-04 07:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by TheMightyOne 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Let me explain something, a shot can be blocked, a layup can miss, a dunk will not miss, it's a safe way of getting points, and often enough, a foul aswell.
It is no more skillful to hit a 3pointer than to be able to make your way to the rim amidst traffic, hit the dunk, and draw a foul.
2006-09-04 07:23:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've always been more impressed when someone can sink a long distance shot, on a consistent basis.
In football, no one is entertained by a half yard touchdown run, but in basketball, slamming the ball in is the big plus.
2006-09-04 07:15:32 · answer #7 · answered by d h 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dunks are only exciting if someone gets posterized..otherwise its all been seen..but if you are sick of it go watch the WNBA..they say "errrrrrblaorgah we focus on the team concept" yet at their all-star game they all were trying to see if they can dunk..you know the girls want to dunk too
2006-09-04 07:28:35 · answer #8 · answered by Sir_caterpillar 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dunking is not overrated if your doing some Air Jordan because thats cool.
2006-09-04 07:43:04 · answer #9 · answered by The Punisher 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dont think dunking is overated. People work really hard to dunk and i think they should get the credit for it.
2006-09-04 07:14:15 · answer #10 · answered by kyle b 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋