Raptor Dunk Champ

I have played a lot of basketball in my life. I can play (sort of). When I was at the pinnacle of my basketballing career, and I was in shape, I could take this 6'1" frame to great heights. If I was to run at just the right speed and I could takeoff at just the right spot I could almost fly. As a matter of fact...if you look at the picture below....the picture of Terrence Ross of The Toronto Raptors winning the NBA Slam Dunk contest last night, i can almost see myself superimposed on this photo.

.....with slight changes though, when I got up as high as I could my head would be below Terrence's elbow. Sigh, I never could dunk the ball. Truth is....I rarely could touch the rim. Look at Terrence's head. I was athletic (in my mind). I could not jump high enough to reach the rim.

Wow. I love watching great athletes.Last night the young Mr. Ross was very clinical in his Dunk attempts. They were all solid....not to much flash.....but great athleticism on every attempt. So good.

 

                                   Terrence Ross (with a tribute to Vince Carter) - Airborne.


Below is a little YouTube with all of his dunks last night.

I have never been a big fan of All-Star games.....Don't like the Pro Bowl (NFL).....not really football. The NHL AllStar game i just can't watch.....it is missing something.

The NBA All Star weekend I like....but I am a basketball fan. The game tonight will be fun. Now there will be some showboating. (ha - understatement) - There is not enough mustard in the world for all the "Hot Dogs" that will be on the floor tonight....but it will be fun. You will see some incredible athletes at their best. Check it out.