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Let’s be honest: Everyone knew there was no way the 2017 NBA Slam Dunk Contest was going to be able to come close to replicating the magic (pun kinda intended) that Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine generated last year.
Not only did the 2017 contest pale in comparison to 2016, it was pretty darn boring in general and is being called one of the worst of all time.
Worst dunk contest of all time. I blame Trump.
— Damon Wayans Yunior? (@wayansjr) February 19, 2017
Worst dunk contest in flat earth history.
— Robin Lundberg (@robinlundberg) February 19, 2017
This is the worst dunk contest since (blank).
— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) February 19, 2017
this has been the worst dunk contest since i used soy milk with my oreos in 7th grade
— Tony X. (@soIoucity) February 19, 2017
However, there were a few exciting moments. Check out the insane reverse slam over three people (including his teammate Paul George, a cheerleader, and a mascot) that winner Glenn Robinson III of the Indiana Pacers pulled off to solidify his victory.
.@GRIII leaving his ❗️ in the #VerizonDunk! pic.twitter.com/pU0XWTiiiX
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 19, 2017
As evidenced in the video below, Robinson III deserved to win.
ALL of the dunks from #VerizonDUNK champ Glenn Robinson III! pic.twitter.com/lhfc1xiL0E
— 2017 NBA All-Star (@NBAAllStar) February 19, 2017
Here’s a look at what Sports Illustrated is calling “the best of the worst” from the festivities.
In an underwhelming slam dunk contest, these dunks were the best of the worst pic.twitter.com/ulvsBndhf1
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 19, 2017
Better luck next time, Adam Silver.
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