Brittney griner and fellow rookies have tough task of. Shes been an allstar pick eight times and an allwnba pick six times, establishing her as one of the most respected players in the game today. Why it matters that brittney griner is a female basketball. The dunks of the day brings you all of the highflying, sunday in the nba. Michael finley will go down in the history books for combining the worst idea, attempt and fail all into one moment. Lisa leslie already threetime mvp of the fiveyearold women s national basketball association sprang past opponents and into history. Mar 21, 20 the wnba is just as devoid of dunkersonly six women have ever slammed one home in a pro game. Womens national basketball association wnba, american womens professional basketball league that began play in 1997. The dunks were impressive a onehanded baseline jam on the first and a twohander through the lane on the second, made history and made the building vibrate with excitement. In honor of womens history month, look back on all the dunks in wnba history.
She played college basketball for the baylor lady bears in waco, texas. Tripledoubles in wnba history regular season player team opponent date stats sheryl swoopes houston comets detroit 72799 14 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists margo dydek utah starzz orlando 67. The slam dunk is the defining art form of the nba and weve worked hard to build the definitive list of the 30 greatest dunks in nba history. Brittney griner becomes first player to dunk twice in. Ranking the 25 greatest dunks in recent nba dunk contest.
Throwing down three dunks in an wnba allstar game was a first for any player. In the loss, griner finished with 17 points and three rebounds. The event was great, but there was also controversy as many felt nique was. Michael jordan won the 1988 nba slam dunk contest in what is widely considered the greatest dunk duel of all time. Brittney griner becomes first player to dunk twice. In the 20year history of the wnba, there have been 14 regularseason dunks and griner owns eight of those, not including two all. In 2012, the threetime allamerican was named the ap player of the. Dunk was a fantastic book i would give 5 stars it was so great. May 28, 20 brittney griners wnba debut was one for the books18 points, two dunks and a large crowd for the phoenix mercurys seasonopener against the chicago sky griner, the no.
Tuesday night, lisa leslie already threetime mvp of the five yearold women s national basketball association sprang past opponents and into history. The greatest dunks in nba history hd basketball dunks. The 2011 wnba finals mvp ranks 11th in history for career points, thanks to her average of 15. The best womens basketball players in wnba history. The dunks are judged by five judges on a scale from six to ten. Only two other players, candace parker and lisa leslie, have dunked in the history of the wnba. Brittney griner sets wnba record with two dunks in debut videos it took just one game for brittney griner to dunk her way into the wnba record books. Mike greenberg and jalen rose count down the top 10 most disrespectful dunks in nba history. A brief history of the be true to your school nike dunk. Rudy gobert sets new nba singleseason dunk record utah jazz. Ahead are the top 10 posterizing dunks in nba history. Lots of dunks, nearly all showed live and then again in replay, and lots of good current interviews of the players.
Rudy gobert has dunked his way into the record books. But the play was wiped off the books because of a foul. The 6 8 center out of baylor scored 17 points in her first appearance with the mercury and became the first player in wnba history to dunk twice during a single game. With a twohanded flush of a donovan mitchell lob in the second quarter of mondays game against the phoenix suns, gobert notched his 270th. The players are selected based on the creativity and artistry they have displayed in dunking over the course of the season. My least favorite character was probably jason he didnt really stand out in the book even though he was one of main character and was mentioned in the book. In the first round, everyone attempts three dunks, one of which must involve a teammate. Brittney griner had as many dunks in her first wnba game as. The regular season is played from may to september, with the all star game being played midway. The wnba is just as devoid of dunkersonly six women have ever slammed one home in a pro game. Other wnba dunks have been scored by michelle snow, candace parker twice, sylvia fowles, brittney griner, jonquel jones and liz cambage. It was created by the nba board of governors as a womens analogue to the nba, and in the early 21st century the wnba became the most successful american womens professional sports league ever. Jul 29, 2017 the answer is possibly wilt chamberlain.
Worst moments in nba allstar weekend history sports. It was created by the nba board of governors as a womens analogue to the nba, and in the early 21st century the wnba became. How viral dunkers can revolutionize womens basketball. Mike thibaults voice shrunk when asked about the health status of his teams and the leagues mvp. Best poster dunks in nba history part 1 sermon 2017. A 15member committee picked the top 20 players in league history in conjunction with. The only other wnba players to dunk during a game had been candace parker. The women s national basketball association wnba is a professional basketball league in the united states. Only lisa leslie and candace parker have dunked twice in wnba history. Getty images as the greatest physical specimen in nba history, lebron james is also one of the leagues best dunkers. Professional athletes playing in the wnba are extremely athletic. Aside from leading the mercury to the 2014 wnba title, the 26yearold griner has been named wnba defensive player of the year twice, averages 14.
Sep, 2015 2019 wnba all star skills challenge and three point contest highlights 7 26 2019 duration. A slam dunk, also simply dunk, is a type of basketball shot that is performed when a player. Obviously lorenzo charles putback to win the national title is nc states most iconic dunk but easily the best dunk in nc states history is rodney purvis putback vs miami. She is the only ncaa basketball player to score 2,000 points and block 500 shots. Brittney griner had as many dunks in her first wnba game.
Watch brittney griner slam down the first dunk in wnba playoff history. Entering the 2020 wnba season, the rest of the league has combined for only three regular season dunks in the wnbas 23 seasons. Brittney griner continues to make wnba history with her dunking ability the phoenix mercury star made it into the record books last year by becoming the first wnba player to dunk twice during a. May 27, 20 in the loss, griner finished with 17 points and three rebounds. Top 10 most disrespectful dunks in nba history espn video. A brief history of the be true to your school nike dunk series we look back at the colorways that started it all for both the nike dunk and nikes team shoe series as part of this years march. Brittney griner signs new deal with phoenix mercury. Very uptodate made in 2011 yet has a lot of the 1986 contest dunks of spud webb, and many others from previous years including dr. Feb 10, 2015 michael finley will go down in the history books for combining the worst idea, attempt and fail all into one moment. Lebron james dunks on nemanja bjelica, stares him down. Brittney griners wnba debut was one for the books18 points, two dunks and a large crowd for the phoenix mercurys seasonopener against the chicago sky griner, the no. While the majority of those attending wnba games are female, the wnba tv audience is currently almost equally divided between males and females. The first wnba season was a huge success, and after just two years of winning the hearts of womens basketball fans, wnba games were made available in 125 different countries.
Tacko fall, somehow still robbed of dunk contest win see in app. Feb, 20 10 best dunks in slam dunk contest history gifs adi joseph, usa today sports. The star of baylors elite college basketball team, the dominant. A slam dunk, also simply dunk, is a type of basketball shot that is performed when a player jumps in the air, controls the ball above the horizontal plane of the rim, and scores by putting the ball directly through the basket with one or both hands above the rim. This season injury has plagued wnba stars all across the league, including 11time allstar and the seattle storms own sue bird knee. Since this stats werent kept until 20002001 season.
Brittney yevette griner born october 18, 1990 is an american professional basketball player for the phoenix mercury of the women s national basketball association wnba. Since weve broken down the 20 field already, lets take a look at the 10 best dunk contest dunks ever. Elena delle donnes injury in the wnba finals is a huge bummer. Baylorex brittney griner sets record by dunking twice in. Leslie has done more than find her way to the record books. The best womens basketball players in wnba history, ranked. She also pulled down six rebounds and had one steal in the win. The record for the most wnba dunks belongs to brittney griner. When she first started playing basketball at 12, laeticia amihere remembers. My favorite character was the bozo that took the good bozos place because the things he said made no sense it made it funny.
Elena delle donnes second straight wnba finals injury is. I only know that because im from tennessee and when she played for the lady vols she dunked on fools all the time. When he wants to, he can look downright scary around the rim. Brittney griner uses fast break to throw down 1st dunk in. When six dunkers take the stage in new orleans, theyll be competing for more than the team competition and the individual award that will be presented at the end of the contest on saturday, feb.
Aerial view of chicago bulls michael jordan in action, dunk vs. Yeah and candace parker was the second woman in history to dunk in the wnba. Mar 30, 2018 in honor of womens history month, look back on all the dunks in wnba history. Brittney griner is the first player in wnba history to have multiple dunks in a. Your home for scores, schedules, stats, tickets, league pass, video recaps, news and more. Apr 22, 2020 the 2011 wnba finals mvp ranks 11th in history for career points, thanks to her average of 15. Baylorex brittney griner sets record by dunking twice in wnba debut. Wheeler went undrafted and in her first allstar game, she took home the mvp honors. Lisa leslie already threetime mvp of the fiveyearold women s national basketball association sprang past. Til only 20 slam dunks have been made in wnba history, and.
Wnba elena delle donne, chicago sky knock off brittney. Brittney griner will continue to call the valley home. I think we see so few dunks in the wnba because of two things. The league was founded on april 22, 1996, as the womens counterpart to the national basketball association nba, and league play started in 1997. The official site of the women s national basketball association. As a high school senior, she dunked 52 times in 32 games and set a singlegame record of seven dunks. Here are the stats in the dunk category since 20002001 source jetpunk worlds best quizzes. Brittney griner sets wnba record with two dunks in debut. Lisa leslie was the first woman in wnba history to dunk in a game, but shes so. In the 20year history of the wnba, there have been 14 regularseason dunks and griner owns eight of those, not including two allstar game dunks 2014, 2015, and the only playoff dunk in league history 2014.
Charlotte smith only the 2nd female player in ncaa history to dunk in a game. Griner put on a show for fans in las vegas last summer when she threw down three dunks in the 2019 wnba allstar game, becoming the first player in league history to record more than one dunk in an allstar game. Jul 27, 2019 throwing down three dunks in an wnba allstar game was a first for any player. The only other wnba players to dunk during a game had been candace parker, who did it on two separate occasions, and lisa leslie. All dunks from jordan, wilkins 1988 dunk contest business.
Women do not possess the kind of vertical jump needed to dunk on a 10 ft rim. In the 20year history of the wnba, there have been 14 regularseason dunks and griner owns eight of those, not including two allstar game dunks 2014, 2015, and the only playoff. Why it matters that brittney griner is a female basketball player. Brittney griner signs multiyear contract with mercury.
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