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Message: [QUOTE="sun, post: 4149425, member: 11664"] IMO it's flawed logic to assert that a slam dunk is an anti-team scoring strategy. If UConn had a player capable of slam dunking it would become more apparent that a player that can dunk is a scoring asset for the team. It's hard to defend, it can draw a foul and it provides a psychological benefit to the home crowd and the team since the fans become more enthusiastic, which is exactly why the home crowd is called the 6th man in basketball. I disagree with the folks who think that dunking is mostly about showboating and self-promotion.. If Paige or Liv dunked then I doubt that anyone would say that. When a player in not extra tall yet can slam dunk the ball, it shows their work ethic to develop the muscles needed to complete the dunk and to score the points, I think some folks are missing the point of a slam dunk and how rare it is for many women players to accomplish. The object of the game to win in part by the players using all of their talents, and being able to slam dunk is a talent. To not recognize the benefits of being able to slam dunk in some circumstances is being closed minded. [B]"Dunking is the ultimate high percentage shot. It is also less likely to be blocked without a foul than a layup." [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.encyclopedia.com/sports/sports-fitness-recreation-and-leisure-magazines/basketball-slam-dunk[/URL][/B] [/QUOTE]