Where Setting a World Record from the Seat of Your Pants Happens
by Evan Dunlap on Feb 14, 2010 8:00 AM EST
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PrintAfter the Eastern Conference's practice yesterday, Orlando Magic All-Star Dwight Howard set a world record by making a shot from 52 feet, 6 inches away... while seated on the ground. Not even in a chair, but on the ground. Here's the video.
Nice to see all the hours of work Howard's put in with Hall of Fame center Patrick Ewing, a Magic assistant, has paid off. The next time anyone contends that Howard has yet to refine his offensive arsenal, refer that poor, benighted soul to that video. Howard's the only man alive to ever complete that move. Forget the Dream Shake or Sky Hook, y'all. The... whatever you want to call that... is the latest unstoppable, signature finish for a big man.
No word yet on if Magic/East coach Stan Van Gundy plans to expand his playbook to include more 50-footers for Howard.
I suppose one could argue that Howard's world-record was among the top highlights from All-Star Saturday. The Dunk Contest proved to be a total dud, and the night was excitement-free. Only Steve Nash's goofy block attempt of Deron Williams in the Skills Competition saved the evening from fading instantly into obscurity.
Congratulations, Dwight.
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Would Vince have won this dunk contest at 33 years old?
I think so! I really do.
LOL, he would have had a chance.
Which says more about how bad the dunk contest was than it is about Carter’s dunking abilities.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Yeah I agree, Vince and/or J-Will would have had a chance
No but really, I mean Vince was dunking like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2PUXGwNvGM just a few months ago.
So, you know… he’s just LAZY and has that “I want to be recognized for more than just my dunking” mentality it’s annoying.
Here's the dunk that should be in that crappy contest...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7eHArXQBkM
some times I imagine this team with VC & J-Will at their prime...
saturdays NBA ALL STAR GAME,,,
yawn,,ho humm, but D12’s Guinness world record shot unfreakinbelievable, thanks for the highlights.One up that record K"Bron"
I always enjoy the 3-point contest. It's short and sweet.
I think they should do some other things with the Skills Contest. It’s alright the way it is, but it can be a lot crazier (and hence more awesome). I’d also like to see the three-point shootout make a slight change just to give it some extra something. Maybe for the second round, move the racks back 2 feet or something, I dunno. Just throwing thoughts against the wall.
Actually, all I really want is the return of those old Rock N’ Jock games on MTV. I always thouroughly enjoyed them. The 25 and 50 point buckets, players switching teams, Bill Bellamy and Dan Cortez. Those were way better than the Celebrity games the All-Star weekend has.
I hate Varejao.
I'll admit it, I used to like those old Rock N' Jock games.
Just for the sheer absurdity of them.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
They were entertaining, if nothing else.
I remember Queen Latifah ripped Shawn Kemp and went coast-to-coast. And Flea was always there, trying to drop in threes.
I saw someone make a comment about how it would be awesome if they had like a mini 3-on-3 tournament or 1-on-1 or even 21 as one of the events. I would definitely watch that, even if that goes against the NBA’s concept of team ball, it’s an exhibition and would be entertaining.
I hate Varejao.
More on the Shaq thing
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/commentary/news/story?page=hill(a)/100213
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by ben_gleicher on Feb 14, 2010 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
Pointless.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
Rondo Wallace Horford Lee and Iverson
and the EAST is WINNING at the half..
"Who wants to buy some DVD's?"~Big Z
Iverson didn't play.
And the East starters are way better than the West’s. Arguably the 3 best players in the game (since Kobe is out) with LeBron, Wade, and Dwight.
I hate Varejao.
Boooo
I know these Dallas fans are sick of seeing Wade shoot FT’s at the end of “important” games. I kind of thought Bosh deserved MVP.
I texted “This f*****g sucks” to 38567 or whatever it was last night. Seriously if the Magic had a dunk off internally it would be much better. Also cant the NBA just make the Nets sign James White to a 10 day contract so he can complete? He’s the best dunker in the world.
All Star Saturday was ‘meh’ but tonights game was cool. I would have liked to be there
Wade had 28, 11 assists, 5 steals.
Not to mention a ton of highlights. That’s pretty MVP-caliber to me.
I hate Varejao.
Wade deserved MVP.
Bosh did, too. Either player would have been worthy of the award.
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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat
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