Has anybody ever done a 720 dunk?
Has anybody ever done a 720 dunk?
Six years went by without any buzz about 540 and 720 sightings and then in 2006, at an And1 Game in Houston, TX, local streetballer Taurian Fontenette aka The Air Up There, shocked the world by executing a 720 dunk in a game!
What is a windmill dunk?
Like all dunks, a windmill requires you to jump high. Start a windmill dunk by approaching the basket while dribbling, then jump toward it as high as you can.
Why was the dunk banned?
So, in 1967, the NCAA actually decided to ban the dunk, claiming that it was not a “skillful shot” and also citing injury concerns. Whether or not it was a skillful shot was highly debatable and the injuries due to dunking were a very small percentage compared to other injuries that occurred while playing basketball.
Who created the 360 windmill dunk?
Vince Carter
Brief history: Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins combined his power and athleticism to create an iconic dunk that has stood the test of time. But while Wilkins is the unquestioned pioneer, Vince Carter built on the move and his 360 windmill might be the most famous variation.
How tall is Air Up There?
6′ 2″
Taurian Fontenette/Height
Who invented the 720 dunk?
720″, “Birdman”, “The Human Pogo Stick”, “Your Highness”, and “Way Up There.” As his nickname implies, Fontenette is best known for his leaping and dunking ability. During the AND1 game in Houston, Texas in 2006, Fontenette stunned fans by performing the first ever widely documented 720-degree dunk.
How high do I have to jump to windmill dunk?
- 24 inches to touch the rim.
- 30 inches to dunk a basketball.
- 38 inches to do a 360° Windmill like Vince Carter.
Did Wilt Chamberlain dunk free throws?
Wilt Chamberlain was reportedly so athletic that he did not need a running start to dunk from the free throw line. So, when at the charity stripe, ‘Wilt the Stilt’ would simply launch himself from the line to the basket and this would actually be counted as a made free throw.
Why is dunking not allowed in the WNBA?
They just don’t have the same vertical explosiveness as seen in the mens game. The avergae height of a WNBA player is also about 6 inches shorter then the average NBA player which is a large factor in why they can’t dunk.
Did Michael Jordan invent the slam dunk?
Probably the most exciting and evolved slam dunks came from Michael Jordan. Today’s most prominent slam dunks aren’t by chance but by design.
How tall is Vince Carter?
6′ 6″
Vince Carter/Height
