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Trevor Ariza for dunk contest?

Started by jc24 , Oct 29 2008 12:58 AM

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Poll: Ariza for Dunk Contest (51 member(s) have cast votes)

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#21 Guest_Nissan_*

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Posted October 29, 2008 - 05:18 PM

No. Stop being homers.

Dunking on people doesn't mean you're a good dunker for the dunk contest. Dunking on people and creating your own dunks are two different things. How many original dunks has Ariza created? How many different dunks can Ariza do? :D

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Posted October 29, 2008 - 05:18 PM

Nissan has a point.. He hasn't really created his own dunks or anything THAT flashy.

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Posted October 29, 2008 - 05:56 PM

Wow i agree with Nissan
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Posted October 29, 2008 - 06:10 PM

No. Stop being homers.

Dunking on people doesn't mean you're a good dunker for the dunk contest. Dunking on people and creating your own dunks are two different things. How many original dunks has Ariza created? How many different dunks can Ariza do? :rolleyes:

Well now he can get a chance to showcase.
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I doubt he has much in the arsenal. but dude can get up there.

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Posted October 29, 2008 - 10:26 PM

No. Stop being homers.

Dunking on people doesn't mean you're a good dunker for the dunk contest. Dunking on people and creating your own dunks are two different things. How many original dunks has Ariza created? How many different dunks can Ariza do? :clap:



For one thing, It's not about being a homer, although it obviously seems that way because of the forum..

All I'm saying is, who the heck knows what exactly he can do?

Besides, after the last few years, how bad can Trevor really be? I mean, just look at Dwight's winning dunk.. It was all show.. kinda like, all starch, no substance.. you feel me?
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Posted October 29, 2008 - 10:29 PM

what about farmar guys

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Posted October 29, 2008 - 10:32 PM

Nissan has a point.. He hasn't really created his own dunks or anything THAT flashy.



But of course he won't get that chance in the game.. I'm not saying he's like friggin Vince Carter or whatever - that's a very unfair comparison in the first place.. but isn't the dunk contest THE perfect venue for him?

All I'm saying is I think he has a chance.. And who better in LA? I'm speaking strictly as a fan who wants to see something different.. Trevor's explosiveness and that question of whether he's got tricks or not is a real draw, at least from my perspective..

I can see your points, but to be fair, no one really knows what kind of stuff he could pull off in a dunk contest setting, neither you guys nor me..

But, regardless, I appreciate the response..

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Posted October 29, 2008 - 10:40 PM

Give him the chance, we don't know how creative he can be or not. Dwight just did a bunch of power dunks and he was invited, and he ended up being really creative as well.

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Posted October 29, 2008 - 10:41 PM

Ariza doesn't have the hops reputation. He's just known as a slasher. Guys like Moon, Gay, and Green, they're known for jumping through the roof (their vert's are all above 40 inches IIRC). Does anyone know Ariza's? I doubt many know, and that's probably because it really isn't noteworthy.

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Posted October 29, 2008 - 10:44 PM

ariza can fly no doubt but his variety of dunks isn't very extensive to be honest

i think sasha for the 3 point contest makes more sense
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Posted October 30, 2008 - 01:37 AM

I'd love to see Machine in the 3pt shootout.

Don't get me wrong, it would be great to see Ariza in the DC, but no need to give him a chance if better dunkers wanna join, there's a limited amount of space and I wanna see only the best dunks.

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Posted October 30, 2008 - 12:52 PM

i dont think he has the creativity for it.

ehhh but dont take my word for it.

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Posted December 11, 2008 - 09:04 PM

ARIZA FTW!

i wont doubt him i think he will make it one year and when he does HES GONNA PROVE ALL YALL WRONG*screaming stupid*

YOU HEAR ME WRONG!

i hope he proves everybody wrong and they do invite him and he wins it with some crazy creative dunks
Im still a Trevor Ariza Fan, Thanks For The Championship.

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Posted December 11, 2008 - 10:48 PM

depends..will Grant Hill be under the basket again? :)
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Posted December 11, 2008 - 11:32 PM

No. Stop being homers.

Dunking on people doesn't mean you're a good dunker for the dunk contest. Dunking on people and creating your own dunks are two different things. How many original dunks has Ariza created? How many different dunks can Ariza do? :rolleyes:

Doesn't matter if Ariza can create or not, Howard proved that you don't need to even dunk the ball to get a 10. As long as it LOOKS creative, dress up like a fool and you are a showman, you will get a 10.









even if that superman "dunk" WAS godly.

Edited by Base, December 11, 2008 - 11:41 PM.

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Posted December 11, 2008 - 11:50 PM

base did you get my last 2 PMs lol

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Posted December 12, 2008 - 03:26 AM

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Posted December 12, 2008 - 01:57 PM

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