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Clyde the Glide in the '87 Slam Dunk Contest

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by TexAg713, Jul 30, 2012.

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  1. TexAg713

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    Just a beautiful photograph.
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    I was born in 1987.

    And yes it is a beautiful picture. The ceiling of that arena is odd.
     
    #2 Haymitch, Jul 30, 2012
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    Those are the acoustical tiles from the old Seattle Center Coliseum (the actual All Star Game was in the Kingdome). They were taken down and replaced when the arena was renovated and renamed the KeyArena in the mid 90s.
     
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    Good picture of the dunk, but for the arena it looks like the lighting kinda sucked too. I guess it was just Slam Dunk comp. but still. Weird looking, especially with said acoustical tiles.
     
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    Ya think?
     
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    You can see MJ sitting on the bench knowing he has it in the bag.
     
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    That's not how the lighting in the arena would appear to spectators. I believe it's a combination of very fast shutter speed and flash. Neat effect.
     
    #7 TexAg713, Jul 30, 2012
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    love the kicks

    nice find OP
     
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    What is a good player doing in a dunk contest? You sure that's a real photo?
     
    #9 TheFreak, Jul 30, 2012
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    Must be photoshopped:grin:
     
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    Another one just posted on Reddit.

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