http://espn.go.com/nba/news/1999/0804/39601.html Vince is out. Kobe already said he probably won't participate. (On his AtheletesDirect website) It's Steve's for the taking! ------------------
I was at last year's contest, and he made a solid case for himself even in the middle of Vince fever. Yeah, VC did the elbow thing and all, but the fact is that Francis' vertical measured higher (48", if I remember right). ------------------
I wonder if they'll invite Paul McPherson of the Suns... if they do, Steve's got competition in the form of a supposedly 45 inch vertical. ------------------ "I personally don't think Jordan would have enjoyed playing with himself." -- JeffB lets us all know that Popeye and Clutch aren't the only ones with inside sources... (also an example of a BBS "sound-bite")
True, but what's the use of winnin' if you can't rub the Leagues' loves' face in it? ------------------ C-son _ __________ _ !Viva La' Dream!
The highest vertical measured at that dunk contest was 40" and it was by Steve. ------------------ "I personally don't think Jordan would have enjoyed playing with himself." -- JeffB lets us all know that Popeye and Clutch aren't the only ones with inside sources... (also an example of a BBS "sound-bite")
Doc, you're saying that spud webb never got higher than 40 inches, or did they not measure back then? I thought Steve deserved to win it last year because the dunks he was doing were more impressive simply because of how high he was getting. ------------------
Kobe probably doesn't want to risk losing to anyone. That's why he didn't compete last year either. ------------------
Don't forget about Mcgrady though, he might still be in it. But after those two, who else...Baron Davis? Stackhouse? How many do they usually put in it anyway?...I think it's 6, but i'm not sure. Man...I look forward to this and the rookie game almost more than the all-star game now that no Rockets are in it. ------------------ "Steve is good. Steve is real good." -- Cleveland's rookie point guard Andre Miller on Rocket rookie point Steve Francis
No, I'm saying 40 inches was the highest recorded at that dunk contest. Meaning at last years contest. ------------------ "No Brain Grant, no trade." -- Typos are a b**** as ZRB is holding Rocket trades hostage while he seeks a brain. Conspiracy theorists say this would explain why Hakeem has yet to be traded...
