This was a harder one for me. Both have some iconic aspects to them, but nothing that really sticks out. My decision ultimately came down to the difficulty of the dunk itself.
If you remove the defender, which dunk would technically be more difficult? I think HB's dunk was more skillful overall (whereas JTA's was more powerful/athletic). Even adding back in the defender, HB had to beat his man off the dribble, and then go up and under to avoid the challenge completely. He skillfully beat his man on the play.
JTA's dunk can be described as athletic and powerful. Jumped really high, threw it down hard, hoped that McGee couldn't block it. Impressive? Yes. But definitely much more about strength and power than craftiness and skill.
When it comes to a decision between raw athleticism vs. craftiness and skill I tend to prefer the latter. Therefore, I am going with HB for this one.
So, Ty Jerome. I watched the highlights (shockingly he tied every other highlight film with 100% shooting). Any insight into his defense and/or why he was still available?
Two Ty Jerome videos. The first is this highlight real and he looks like a Kerr-ball guy who’s at least competent enough that he can keep garbage time focused on sound GSW bball. https://youtu.be/Bl7tvIJLrSg
Next up, his post-practice press availability: https://youtu.be/5y_cxqGCovw Really interesting when asked what parts of his game will get him on a path to regular time in the league, “Shooting, decision-making, being a leader, team defense and being a winning basketball player.”
This one is tough. JTA's force is so strong in his, but he also had a clean runway to get a nice running start. Barnes took his man off the dribble in the half-court setting and reverse-flushed it over him, while his body was moving away from the basket. Because of the difficulty, I will go with HB's.
#FIFTEEN. The Barnes dunk was great, but JTA goes straight into the lion's den, and JaVale is ready for him. It's a good contest by an athletic shot blocker, and OGJ just throws it down on him.
#Two
This was a harder one for me. Both have some iconic aspects to them, but nothing that really sticks out. My decision ultimately came down to the difficulty of the dunk itself.
If you remove the defender, which dunk would technically be more difficult? I think HB's dunk was more skillful overall (whereas JTA's was more powerful/athletic). Even adding back in the defender, HB had to beat his man off the dribble, and then go up and under to avoid the challenge completely. He skillfully beat his man on the play.
JTA's dunk can be described as athletic and powerful. Jumped really high, threw it down hard, hoped that McGee couldn't block it. Impressive? Yes. But definitely much more about strength and power than craftiness and skill.
When it comes to a decision between raw athleticism vs. craftiness and skill I tend to prefer the latter. Therefore, I am going with HB for this one.
So, Ty Jerome. I watched the highlights (shockingly he tied every other highlight film with 100% shooting). Any insight into his defense and/or why he was still available?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgBE2vi0fKY
Loon and Decky coaching Wise on rebounding.
Watching Wembanyama play feels like an out of body experience. How is this guy a real person.
Nice as the Barnes dunk was...
#15 JTA over Javale for sure!! Loved it when it happened and still do!!
Two Ty Jerome videos. The first is this highlight real and he looks like a Kerr-ball guy who’s at least competent enough that he can keep garbage time focused on sound GSW bball. https://youtu.be/Bl7tvIJLrSg
Next up, his post-practice press availability: https://youtu.be/5y_cxqGCovw Really interesting when asked what parts of his game will get him on a path to regular time in the league, “Shooting, decision-making, being a leader, team defense and being a winning basketball player.”
Fifteen
Alc loves the McClung/Jerome swap:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JeNilQEt3ZY
Holy shit, watching the whole thing now. Alc LOVES Jerome. Compares him to Shaun Livingston. And … Luka. 😂
Yeah after reviewing the tape I got to go with #2. JK did something like that last year that I thought was even better but this is still just nasty.
#FIFTEEN. What Abaddon said.
Public service announcement that regular season starts two weeks from today.
#FIFTEEN
Extra points for JaVale being such a good sport about it.
Santa Clara over Duke was it? #Fifteen
#TWO
This one is tough. JTA's force is so strong in his, but he also had a clean runway to get a nice running start. Barnes took his man off the dribble in the half-court setting and reverse-flushed it over him, while his body was moving away from the basket. Because of the difficulty, I will go with HB's.
#FIFTEEN. The Barnes dunk was great, but JTA goes straight into the lion's den, and JaVale is ready for him. It's a good contest by an athletic shot blocker, and OGJ just throws it down on him.
#FIFTEEN. This is dunk purity.