Breaking: Lebron announces that he would be in next year's slam dunk contest

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

I don't know why you all care.
You've all been bashing the all star game, dunk contest and 3 point contest for well over a decade now.

The two go hand in hand. Dunk contest was and has been getting bashed because stars don't participate like they used to. Also, LeBron has competed in dunk contests before but never in the league.

 

[Harry B]

That's my favorite saying!

 

[mastermind]

Dunk contest used to always have big names

This is simply not true.

In the 1990s, It stopped having any stars after Kemp in ‘91, and stopped having great players since Dominique in ‘89.

Vince brought star power and big names in 2000 and Dwight had a brief run in 2008 and 2009, but historlocally the event has been about up and comers.

 

[steph_harden]

It's fukking ridiculous. Like LeBron James has never participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, despite being one of the league’s most electrifying dunkers. Many speculate that he avoids it to protect his brand and legacy, as losing could damage his reputation. Others believe he simply isn’t interested, viewing it as unnecessary given his already legendary status. Additionally, LeBron focuses on maintaining peak performance for the regular season and playoffs, prioritizing team success over an exhibition event. While fans have long wished to see him compete, he has consistently declined, leaving his in-game dunks as the only showcase of his incredible leaping ability.

He’s the reason why the Dunk Contest is in shambles today.

The Dunk contest was a rite of passage for upcoming superstars…they all took pride in doing it until Bron broke that tradition.

After Bron broke the tradition the apex superstars stopped competing. Guys like Zion and Ja and Ant would have basically seen the Dunk Competition as mandatory had Bron competed.

It’s crazy the ripple effect Bron passing up on the contest caused.

 

[NoMorePie]

He’s the reason why the Dunk Contest is in shambles today.

The Dunk contest was a rite of passage for upcoming superstars…they all took pride in doing it until Bron broke that tradition.

After Bron broke the tradition the apex superstars stopped competing. Guys like Zion and Ja and Ant would have basically seen the Dunk Competition as mandatory had Bron competed.

It’s crazy the ripple effect Bron passing up on the contest caused.

exactly it's all his fault

he ruined the nba