2018 All-Star Weekend Thread

[Zainab]

omg. I hate Shaq. NOOOOB alert

.@SHAQ isn't buying the Raptors' hype. pic.twitter.com/TkGxx5hMG8

— First Take (@FirstTake) February 15, 2018

[The Claw Reborn]

Very underwhelming replication dunk.

Even Vince at 41 years of age can replicate his own dunk 18 years ago.

Nice effort though from Donovan honoring the GOAT in dunks

[Zainab]

Congratulations to Raptors Vince Carter for defeating 1984 Suns Larry Nance for the dunk contest. Better luck next year, Terence Stansbury.

— Scott Howard (@ScottHoward42) February 18, 2018

[Cody73]

My issue with the VC tribute is that it has been done before, and he didn't even wear the right jersey.

[Zainab]

So Spurs vs Raptors finals it is. On NBA TV. 3PM, players only.

[rocwell]

lol

ZachLavine, GlenRobinsonIII and DonovanMitchell... I guess you gotta be my teammate at some point to win the #DunkContest ��

— Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) February 18, 2018

[Mack North]

My issue with the VC tribute is that it has been done before, and he didn't even wear the right jersey.

And it was a shit impression to boot!

[Mack North]

That's extremely accurate. "Lowry doesn't think Lowry can make it" is kind of becoming part of his story

They even made a crack about his playoff performance. Ah well, just gotta #proveem

The total lack of respect is highly questionable though. Clippers never did shit but have been a source of talk for years now. I get that they had stars on the team, but the Raps are still barely mentioned in American media even though they're easily the top team in the East. Routing teams on a constant basis, including Cavs and C**tics.

[rocwell]

[The Great One]

VC could've won this dunk contest at the age of 41.

[Ebonhawke]

For me, the only question for Sunday's game is whether the new format will inspire any semblance of defense. Um not expecting players to step in and take a charge necessarily, but something more than 'ole' would be nice

[Scraptor]

And it was a shit impression to boot!

What are you talking about dude, it was almost a perfect replica...

Mitchell is probably 4 inches shorter than Vince too, as he's 6'1.25" w/o shoes. I won't say it was as good as Vince's but it definitely wasn't a shit impression.

[Mack North]

What are you talking about dude, it was almost a perfect replica...

Mitchell is probably 4 inches shorter than Vince too, as he's 6'1.25" w/o shoes. I won't say it was as good as Vince's but it definitely wasn't a shit impression.

My bad, I thought he was taller than he is, which is why I said that. It just lacked the finesse and power that Vince had. And as Cody mentioned, he wore the wrong jersey

The 2016 Dunk Contest was on NBATV right after tonight's ended. Gordon was absolutely robbed, but both he and LaVine put on a show for the ages. Mitchell was easily the best tonight, but he was nowhere near Vince level or AG & LaVine. My standards are set high... just my opinion.

[Cody73]

My problem is that it feels like the contestants aren't prepped enough & are missing easy dunks. That sucks out all the hype we have.... I'll admit, it was a close replica. Not as powerful as Vince's, but definitely still pretty. The issue is, like I said, it HAS been done before. You can't steal someone's gimmick like that, no matter who you're emulating. Ross did it 1st.

[Scraptor]

^That I agree with. What made Lavine/Gordon fun is that the dunks were both original and impressive. That's why I liked the Nance double tap dunk too... Don't think I've ever seen that before.