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Harden in the dunk contest?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by damionjames, Jan 4, 2013.

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Would harden have a chance in the dunk contest?

Poll closed Jan 6, 2013.

  1. Hellz yeah

    8 vote(s)
    7.3%

  2. Sure

    6 vote(s)
    5.5%

  3. Probably not, but gonna say yes anyway b/c I<3 Harden

    36 vote(s)
    33.0%

  4. No

    59 vote(s)
    54.1%
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  1. damionjames

    damionjames Member

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    Could "old man" Harden be a legitimate contender in the dunk contest?


    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ln30QAkZX50?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #1 damionjames, Jan 4, 2013
  2. jvu

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    hah not with that nickname you gave him
     
    #2 jvu, Jan 4, 2013
  3. rolyat93

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    Are those scores correct?? 100+ in the 2nd quarter? Or do they play like College with 2 halves?
     
    #3 rolyat93, Jan 4, 2013
  4. Damion Laverne

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    Like college.
     
    #4 Damion Laverne, Jan 4, 2013
  5. javal_lon

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    As a prop
     
    #5 javal_lon, Jan 4, 2013
  6. Yung-T

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    Would be sh!tty, don't think he can pull off advanced stuff.
     
    #6 Yung-T, Jan 4, 2013
  7. dkamberi25

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    If a Rocket is in this years Dunk contest it would have to be either Parson's, or Morris. Not to say these guys are elite Dunkers, but they have great size and are athletic enough to pull off some nice dunks.

    If Harden were to compete in a skill competition, I could see him involved in either the 3 point shootout, or the PG skills drill even though he's not a PG.
     
    #7 dkamberi25, Jan 4, 2013
  8. OremLK

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    No. Harden is an excellent overall athlete but it's more spread over a variety of areas, strength acceleration body control etc. He has pretty good hops, but doesn't have the elite jumping ability you need for the dunk contest.
     
    #8 OremLK, Jan 4, 2013
  9. BeeBeard

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    Voted no. James Harden is strong and powerful in the air but not particularly acrobatic nor a great leaper.

    Maybe if the contest was to see who could still dunk while being fouled? :grin:
     
    #9 BeeBeard, Jan 4, 2013
  10. RedNation

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    Maybe the 3 pt contest? I'd rather have Chandler Bang in the dunk contest.
     
    #10 RedNation, Jan 4, 2013
  11. gambingo

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    I think he should be in the 3pt shootout instead.
     
    #11 gambingo, Jan 4, 2013
  12. AB423

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    He almost got blocked by the rim like T-Mac on the last dunk.
     
    #12 AB423, Jan 4, 2013
  13. SwoLy-D

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    Sure. Why not? We can't have BUDinger in there anymore. Unless it's rigged for someone to win it again...

    It's a moot point that I discuss these things with you youngsters who love these things... dunk contest should be abolished.
    His WHAT? :grin:

    And, we don't have a "Parson" in our roster. :grin:
     
    #13 SwoLy-D, Jan 4, 2013
  14. Yung-T

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    Green, White, Westbrook, Barnes or something like that.
     
    #14 Yung-T, Jan 4, 2013
  15. Jontro

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    Would still not watch the dunk contest.
     
    #15 Jontro, Jan 4, 2013
  16. RedNation

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    FIFY.
     
    #16 RedNation, Jan 4, 2013
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  17. Jontro

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    Maybe... but as a prop. Have Joyce be players' landing pad.
     
    #17 Jontro, Jan 4, 2013
  18. D12Eminem

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    I saw that too. Amazing to see that as well.

    I voted the first option since it is in HOU. I don't think we'd get to witness anything like Stevie did against VC, but it is in Houston this year. If he plays in the All-Star game then no, but if that was all he was in then ya I'd be curious to see it.
     
    #18 D12Eminem, Jan 4, 2013
  19. Rodman23

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    He'd probably bust his ass
     
    #19 Rodman23, Jan 4, 2013
  20. The CDN Dream

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    no rockets player on our roster would be able to compete in the dunk contest.
     
    #20 The CDN Dream, Jan 4, 2013
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