Reply to thread

Message: [QUOTE="bballnut90, post: 2660962, member: 2117"] Not sure why people don't like dunking in women's basketball. Sure, the dunks aren't as impressive as men who do it, but it draws attention to the sport and can be a great way to fire up your team. I think for the players who have consistently finished dunks in games (Michelle Snow, Candace Parker, and Brittney Griner...maybe there are others), dunking added a great boost of energy and excitement to the game. Teammates got all riled up and overall it had a positive impact for their team and the sport. I can't recall Griner or Snow ever missing a dunk in college. Parker missed 1-2 late in games that weren't close. For those 3, it was a high percentage shot. Individually, a lot of players set a goal to dunk a basketball, even if it's just by themselves on an empty court. It's an athletic accomplishment and something to be proud of, especially as a woman where fewer players are able to dunk. In regards to injuries...has there ever been a documented case of a women's basketball player who has obtained an injury while dunking? If ONO throws one down in a game next year, I guarantee 90% of the anti-dunk people on here will be celebrating it and enjoy the publicity and attention the dunk receives, as the fanbase should. I wouldn't be surprised if ONO dunks multiple times over her career. The throwdowns at Jamfest were impressive. [/QUOTE]