For years, NBA followers have referred to as out LeBron James for not taking part within the Slam Dunk Contest.
As a matter of reality, simply this yr, ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith actually blamed him for killing the competitors, as he was the primary star to refuse to partake within the occasion, and others adopted after him.
Some argue that he didn’t need to get harm, whereas others declare that he simply didn’t need to lose.
And judging by his unimpressive efficiency in the one dunk contest he ever participated in, they is likely to be proper.
James received the 2003 McDonald’s All-American Sport Slam Dunk Contest, and whereas his vertical, energy, and athleticism wowed the judges, his dunks weren’t artistic in any respect, and he even admitted that he obtained the nod for being the hometown participant, as Shannon Brown was considerably higher.
That, mixed along with his spectacular athleticism, makes Anthony Richardson assume that he might undoubtedly beat James in a dunk contest.
#Colts QB Anthony Richardson is READY for his NBA 10-day contract 👀🏀🏈
AR: “I feel like I would average a good 12-13 points in the NBA.”
Kay: “I think you could beat (LeBron) in a dunk contest…?”
AR: “Right now yeah, he’s about to be 40 soon.” @GVOaant @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/YidY6SZmpV
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) August 13, 2024
Speaking to Kay Adams, Richardson revealed that he really thought he might common 12 to 13 factors within the NBA.
As for dunking, he’s very assured in his expertise, and he thinks he might win the entire thing.
Reality be advised, with what the Dunk Contest has change into, it wouldn’t be surprising to see any nice athlete one-up the unknown NBA gamers they’ve partaking within the occasion, and maybe an NFL-NBA crossover is simply what the league must revive this once-great competitors.
Not so way back, the most effective gamers on Earth went toe-to-toe to wow the followers.
Now, we now have G-League call-ups.
