Top Ten NBA Dunkers
March 30, 2005
1. Jason Richardson, Warriors
J-Rich, the pride of the Bay Area, won the 2002 and 2003 NBA Slam Dunk contests.
2. Amare Stoudemire, Suns
Just ask the Timberwolves’ Michael Olowokandi about Stoudemire’s dunking capabilities.
3. Vince Carter, Nets
Carter brought excitement back to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2000 when he pulled a 360, windmill jam.
4. Shaquille O’Neal, Heat
The only man on this list capable of bringing down the entire hoop.
5. Kobe Bryant, Lakers
Most athletic on the list, Bryant keeps the arena full without Shaq.
6. Josh Smith, Hawks
2005 NBA Slam Dunk contest winner is the youngest on the list.
7. Desmond Mason, Bucks
‘The Cowboy’ has the top vertical leap of anyone on this list.
8. Andre Iguodala, 76ers
This swingman is under the radar. One of three rookies on the list.
9. Steve Francis, Magic
The shortest player on the list, Francis can’t palm the ball and catches many of his dunks off the alley-oop or bounce.
10. J.R. Smith, Hornets
Went behind the back — with a cradle — in the 2005 competition. The only reason to watch the Hornets.