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Originally Posted by Phaedrus49er
Eh, kinda sad that they need props now instead of sheer physical ability a la Wilkins and Jordan, and who could forget Spud Webb?  |
I think it's because of guys like Wilkins and Jordan and Webb that they need props. These guys set in motion pushing the limits of physical ability in the dunk contest. Aside from leaping from the foul line or hanging your elbow in the rim, there's not much new raw physical ability stuff left. They got to get creative, like Howard did with the behind the backboard dunk. Props are the next wave in this contest.
Also, something to note: Howard wanted to use a 12 foot rim for some dunks, but the NBA said no.