The NBA’s All-Star Weekend is just around the corner, and there are many things to look forward to. The game itself is always exciting, with many All-Stars that fans are dying to see play together, especially this season. But the events apart from the game are also always drawing a lot of attention.
The participants for the NBA Three-Point Contest were announced recently, and the line-up is star-studded. But the Slam Dunk Contest seemingly continues to lose its shine. Despite calls from people to involve more stars in the dunking, the contest is comprised of role players and even a G League player this time.
Basketball fans want to see their favorite players do flashy dunks, this is a fact. The biggest stars get the most hype, that’s why Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, and even Kobe Bryant have participated. And that’s why even outside of the NBA’s Dunk Contest, even other places where stars would showcase their ability gained notoriety.
This clip of Charles Barkley participating in the post-game Dunk Contest after Magic Johnson‘s Midsummer Nights Classic in 1986 has gone viral. Barkley has always been a showman, and he missed a few attempts before throwing down the hammer. His dunk wasn’t even that special, but the crowd went wild, proving that fans care as much about the dunkers as the dunks themselves.
NBA Fans Reacted To Epic Video Of Charles Barkley Dunking In 1986
Charles Barkley was just coming into his own as a Philadelphia 76er in 1986, and many could see that he was destined for greatness already. And even fans today adore Barkley, as the comments on this post made quite clear.
“Those were other times where the love for the game was real.”
“This makes me emotional, make stars dunk again.”
“I love Charles, but that dunk was so basic lol.”
“Charles Barkley is such a legend.”
“Chuck had the hops and the explosiveness.”
“F the dunk contest, make Charles dunk again.”
“I just want superstars to care about hooping again.”
“This video is too cool man.”
“Charles Barkley was a beast in his prime!”
“Young Chuck has my heart.”
“Two legends, Charles and Magic.”
The evolution of the NBA has brought a lot of great things to the game. Players can focus more, train better and play at a higher level. But it has taken away some of the raw moments of just hooping that were so common in the 80s and the 90s. Hopefully, this year’s All-Star Dunk Contest will surprise everyone and bring some of this magic back to the art of dunking.
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