In 2001, he retired from the NBA after 14 seasons. He is one of the quickest players in the league and uses his speed and quickness to his advantage on both ends of the floor. His height has occasionally caused his defenses to fail while standing in a circle of taller guards. Despite his lack of height, Muggsy Bogues was one of the best basketball players of his generation. TOP 10 YOUNGEST DUNKERS EVER - YouTube 0:00 / 3:59 TOP 10 YOUNGEST DUNKERS EVER CrazyBaller 9.17K subscribers Subscribe 6.2K Share Thomas McCloud Jr., 14 Year of birth: 1994 Year of going to jail: 2009 Crime: Murder Victims: 2 Location: Michigan It was awarded to him for his heroism during the sinking of the PT-109 during World War II. Tillman and his best friend, Thomas McCloud, were charged for the murder of the homeless man, who died a week following the attack. He won Howard's most noteworthy dunk came during the first round, his second dunk overall, when he took off his jersey to reveal a Superman shirt and cape. Kobe Bryant (18 years) became the youngest player to win the NBAs dunk competition in 1997 with 31 points as 20,000 fans chanted his name. He firs It was an error entered on Grants application to West Point, but the name stuck because he was U.S. Grant. He would go on to play for several more teams before retiring in 2013, finishing his career with averages of 8 points and two assists per game. On the second day of November, 1892, Anton Wood was showing a wealthy businessman, Joseph Smith, a great hunting ground. Toward the end of the season, he was named NBA D-League Rookie of the Year. To the delight of NBA fans, the 2015 contest was changed back to its original format, as the Freestyle Round as well as the teams were taken out. [7][8][9] She also holds a Master's Degree in Intelligence Studies from the American Military University. Wake up to reality - W7FTBL. 1996Beginning this year, in the first round, each competitor was allowed 90 seconds to do as many dunks as he chooses with one overall score. His career scoring average of 26.7 points per game is the highest ever for a player under 6 feet tall. He didnt feel like a part of the family. She had an accomplice, who was acquitted of all charges. This record is for the shortest female to dunk a basketball. Despite his relatively small stature, Iverson was also one of the best scorers in NBA history. Year of birth: November 2,1988 1995This year, each competitor was allowed 90 seconds to do at least three dunks and then given an overall score in round one. ", "Zach LaVine explodes on national stage, wins 2015 Sprite Slam Dunk", "Zach LaVine tops Aaron Gordon in epic slam dunk contest", "NBA All-Star rosters, participants and more", "Everything so convenient for NBA in dunk contest. He a Johnson did not attempt his final dunk, as victory was out of reach. Polk was a protg of Andrew Jackson and an advocate of Jacksonian democracy, a political philosophy that expanded suffrage to most white men over the age of 21, and restructured a number of federal institutions. It said Cole, I am God, Ive come to take your life. The judge referred to those words as chilling. In 2005, the Slam Dunk Contest returned to its birthplace in Denver. Collin B. completed 39 consecutive backboard dunks on an eight-foot rim in one minute. Year of going to jail: 2009 Victims: 2 Crime: Murder From Spud Webb to Nate Robinson, these players may be short, but they can sure fly! [2][9], Rookie and shortest competitor in the contest, Thompson recalls, "Since my hands weren't very big, I couldn't really palm the ball so I would cup it. The first round was a Freestyle Round, with the winning team choosing the order of dunkers for the Battle Round. Other noteworthy dunks include a dunk by Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, who, while making his dunk, stuck a sticker with his smiling face on the backboard a reported 12'6" from the ground, two and a half feet beyond the regulation NBA rim.[16]. For a full list of record titles, please use our Record Application Search. He spent 4 seasons with the Bullets before he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in 1991. She was arrested as she tried to enter Carmei Tzur, which is an illegal Israeli settlement. Dominique Wilkins, the opponent he defeated, was a gigantic 68. 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Going to prison can be one of the most daunting experiences of a lifetime. Eugenie Carys de Silva is an academic known for being the youngest person to ever graduate from Harvard University. In fact, Thomas is so good at dunking that hes been able to do it against some of the tallest players in the league. In 1989 and 1990, Thomas led the Detroit Pistons to consecutive world championships. In the Battle Round, Ross defeated Damian Lillard with a through the legs dunk from rapper Drake, George took down Harrison Barnes with a 360-degree, through the legs finish, and Wall defeated Ben McLemore by jumping over the Wizards' mascot G-Man and throwing down a reverse on the first try. Although Fillmore sought the Whig nomination in the 1852 Presidential Election, he was not successful. Ricard Meier (eighther at the age of 49 or 50). Over his three years, he averaged 33.1 points per game. 2013The final round was decided by fan voting via text messaging. 2011The final round was decided by fan voting via text messaging. She committed her first murder in 1968 when she was 10. Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States after the assassination of President William McKinley. In 2001 and 2005, he was titled as the NBA Most Valuable Player. [19], Zach LaVine won the 2016 slam dunk contest with incredibly talented dunks, from a windmill from the free throw line to a sensational between-the-legs reverse dunk. He averaged more than thirty points per game in the Eastern League and once set a record with 72 points. Polk is best remembered for his efforts to expand the territory of the United States through the MexicanAmerican War. Upon further examination by forensics, the girl had multiple serious bruises, including a lacerated liver. James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States and a pretty obscure historical figure. [citation needed] Although a longtime critic, LeBron James said he would perform in the 2010 Slam Dunk Contest. Colby Smith proceeded to hit the man with a baseball bat. Thomas McCloud, Dontez Tillman, and another young man named Darrin Higgins Jr. set out on a spree, attacking homeless men who could not defend themselves. DUNKING!? The 6-foot-1 Watkins threw down an impressive While coming out of the school, Walker wasnt a great shooter, but he has worked tirelessly to improve his mechanics and extend his range. Although Cleveland enjoyed his return to life as a private citizen, he always wanted a second term and went after it in 1892. The unnamed 12-year-old from the Al Wawi family is the youngest detainee in the Hasharon Prison in Israel. Crime: Murder [2], de Silva was born in Manchester, England and was raised by her father, a Sri Lankan-born Physics and Chemistry Professor. At the end of the two minutes allotted, they then have their number of dunk attempts limited to two. Top-20 Most Unbreakable NBA Records Of All Time, NBA Live Streaming 2020: Watch NBA Games Online. He was an amazing athlete with great speed and quickness. Mac McClung is the second White player to be crowned champion of the event (2023). TikTok video from Clutch (@clutchsparky): "#CapCut Does it ever end". Despite his short-lived presidency, Garfield had been in politics for several decades before he was elected president. Age at Start of Presidency: 49 years, 3 months, 15 days 5K Likes, TikTok video from No Days Off (@nodaysoff): "Young dunker doesnt care who is in the way (quiincyb3/IG) #prodigy #youngbasketballplayer #nofear #nodaysoff". His aggressiveness with the ball, ability to change speed and direction instantly, and phenomenal body control enable him to effortlessly slice through defense. [1][2] De Silva completed her masters in Intelligence Studies at age 13. 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LaVine took home the hardware with dunks that included a between-the-legs reverse, a behind-the-back slam in which he caught it in midair, a between-the-legs lefthanded dunk, and finished with a between-the-legs dunk as he caught it off the pole behind the backboard. He has an amazing ability to finish at the rim, and his dunks are always highlight-reel-worthy. [2][5] Erving then completed a dunk from the free throw line, winning the contest. Greg Grant is 5 feet 7 inches, another short player to dunk in the NBA. [4][5][6], She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Intelligence Analysis (summa cum laude) from the American Military University at 11 years old and completed a Master's Degree in Intelligence Studies from the Harvard University at 13 years old, the youngest ever to do so. 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