Have you ever watched footage of a young Michael Jordan in slow motion as he delivers a picture-perfect slam dunk from an impossible distance? And they say basketball isn’t an art! As one of the most iconic and exciting moves in the game, the slam dunk is so much more than most people realize. A slam dunk can make any athlete look like a dancer. It can make something forceful look like nothing more than grace.
It’s no wonder the slam dunk is one of the most iconic moves in basketball. When you picture MJ, you most likely picture him midair, with a ball in one hand and his tongue sticking out. They didn’t call him “Air Jordan” for nothing, right? One of the greatest players of all-time is commonly known for his slam dunks. So why wouldn’t it be one of the most memorable moves a player can make?
Although the game is moving more toward speed than height, the slam dunk isn’t going anywhere. There are few things that can ignite a crowd as much as the dunk. It can separate the good players from the great ones. There are more slam dunks on the highlight reels than any other move. During basketball season, you’re more likely to see a slam dunk on SportCenter’s Top 10 than any other move.
The slam dunk may not be the most important move in a coach’s eye, but there’s no denying that it’s an impressive part of basketball. As long as there are players with as much power as LeBron James or intensity as Russel Westbrook, we can all rest assured that jaw-dropping slam dunk moves will always make their way onto the court. Oh, and don’t forget about Blake Griffin’s YouTube-worthy dunks in recent years, either. So, if the slam dunk is here to say, who are we to complain about that? Keep ‘em coming, guys!