I was born in 88. But when I was old enough to comprehend basketball, Shawn Kemp and Michael Jordan had the coldest highlights to me. Those Sonic jerseys are forever memorable.
@@righteousmasculine so many choose Vince over Kemp, but I could never. In my opinion watching both even watching Dominique growing up. I feel Kemp was the most electrifying dunker of all time. The way he demoralized a player and had the stadium in pandemonium! And I was a die hard Bulls/MJ fan. That Sonics team was nothing to play with.
Of all the superstars of that era, Shawn Kemp was my favorite player. Was so sad he never got a ring, but he was still one of the most dynamic power forwards to ever play the game.
@@TayG_9DeuceBlake may get in too because he had some real good years statistically and he reminded me of Kemp with the dunks. Although he definitely played in an easier no hand checking era but Blake was a beast for a while also. Both should get credit for their all around game and not just the dunks.
@@TayG_9DeuceExactly. And honestly considering the Basketball HOF takes into account your College and NBA Career Griffin deserves to be in over Kemp.
Never 1st Team All NBA. Only averaged 20 points a game once. A big man who shot 45% from the field throughout his career. Naw.....he was very entertaining and athletic as hell but HOF material? I say no.
I was a huge fan of his back in the 90's. When I was kid all I wanted to be was like him. When everybody wanted to be like Mike and Bo, I wanted to be like KEMP. I MISS MY SONICS. Now that I'm 40 years old and I'm watching this, brings back so many memories of the Reign Man. Salute!
Anytime you revolutionize or change the game in any way that was one of the Hallmarks to being a Hall of Famer it's not always just about the numbers. Shawn Kemp was a human highlight film and brought excitement and facet of the game that everyone look forward to seeing.
The 90’s was everything in sports and entertainment it was a certain seriousness mixed with joy,pain and passion that made that era so legendary the street ball was even lit all over the USA you might ride pass a neighborhood and they out there boxing with the gloves or anything we even had crate courts in alley ways it was just a magical era shid is wack now
Kemp was a straight BEAST! I'm from Seattle and was a kid in the 90's. Kemp & Payton were always exciting to watch. So proud of that team we need our Sonics back. 💯
Rumor has it that they are bringing them back, I was rocking his Sonics jersey and Sonics hat, and this stranger said to me, "You know they are trying to bring them back to Seattle right? They are working hard on it as we speak. " I said, "What?!? For real!?!😯😁 Thanks man, that's good to hear! Take it easy" That's how the random conversation went and that was about a month ago. 💯💯😎🫡❤❤
What you accomplished in the NBA will always outshine whatever personal issues you had . You hold a special place in my childhood memory and I know I'm not the only one...
Kemp was a human highlight reel. Fearless on fast breaks and in the paint. Rain man and Glove made up one of the most dangerous and prolific duos in basketball in the late 80s - early 90s!! He definitely deserves a HOF nod!!
One of the most spectacular player.. brought our best childhood memories.. beast on the floor.. felt amazed and joyfull.. Shawn Travis Kemp for The Hall of Fame ! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I thought he was already in. Buddy was a straight up MONSTER out on the court. He dominated out there. He is overlooked by many younger folks today. Holy cow he was fun to watch when I was a boy back then. I went to both of the ‘94 playoff games in Denver (first 8seed over a 1 seed), so I got to see the Reign Man play in person! So even as a Nuggets fan, I want to see Shawn Kemp be honored in the Hall of Fame!
Kemp deserves to be in the Hall of Fame because he’s a legend in the game of basketball 🏀 & in defense of what he said in this clip. The good games definitely outweighed the bad games he played
Unfortunately, the partying took its toll and he drank and ate himself out of the league. The Reign Man 👨🏾 is one ☝🏾 of the favorite 🤩 players of all time. Once Seattle moved to Oklahoma City 🏙️, so did my support. Seattle Hall of Fame, absolutely 👍🏾. NBA Hall of Fame? Doesn’t have the numbers or years.
I agree. I remember when Shawn Kemp and Shaq being in the Olympics together was 💯 % complete dominance. They were unstoppable. I felt sorry for their opponents.
Heres a point to consider- player like Kemp may not have a chip, or top the Stat pages, but how Exciting & fun was this guy to watch !?! How much impact he had to us the fans ! Thats a huge part of what the League represents- drawing fans. That Sonics fanbase Exploded when he was catching bodies. Def got my vote.
Supremely underrated. This man was Vince Carter and Zion mixed in one! Love Shawn and would love to see him coming back to the game even if as a sports commentator.
Kemp deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. He brought so much emotion and joy to the game of basketball during his time in the league. He inspired countless young people to pick up a basketball and go out and play. He was the definition of "power" forward.
Absolutely!!! As a kid i daydreamed of throwing down dunks like Kemp. I loved watching him play and watching his highlights always takes me back to those daydreams
I grew up in the 80s and 90s. Shawn Kemp is the reason I kept watching basketball. He was so electrifying to watch. Never knew what he was gonna do he has my vote for sure
Yes, his impact on the sport and the culture during his playing career was extremely elite!! If I'm not mistaken, he also came straight outta high school 2 the league. The Rain man was a Man-Child! And dem Seattle teams was like 👍 that!!! Him, Sam Perk, The Glove, Shcrempt(however it's spelled). They were a Problem out west!!!
I remember growing up, I had Shawn Kemps shoes. Though him and Pippen was awesome playmakers. They still are in my books. Thanks guys for the memories! You should be HOF
I’m 45 loved Shawn kemp game Shawn kemp should be in the hall of fame just because his name he still talked about even today I seem Shawn kemp so when Blake was doing his thing it never excites me kemp was a beasttttttttt
Thank you Shawn as a Sonics fan in Australia growing up. Seeing you play was amazing to watch. You definitely have a place next to the greats of the game. I hope you’re back on the straight and narrow now. Sonic fans appreciate you!
One of my favourite players of that era. He was the only one with that wheel house dunk. Never seen it repeated nowhere. He should be in the hall of fame.
This man was powerful with the moves of someone much smaller!! If it had not been for some off the court issues, he would already be there. Time to put him in!
Just his early 90s career I think is enough to place him in the Hall of Fame. Everyone knows this man's name. Everyone has there ups and downs but this man is in the list as one of the greatest.
If there existed a _Dunk Hall of Fame_ then the answer is a resounding YES. But the real Hall of Fame... nope, close but not enough. *Love Kemp but facts are facts*
I didn't want to admit it but they are right. I had to look up Kemp's stats then compare them to the other Hall of Fame power forward stats and Kemps are not HOF-worthy. The closest his came to was Pau Gasol and Pau got two rings, multiple years scoring 20+ PPG. Kemp only has one year scoring 20 PPG. Man, even Blake Griffins career stats are more impressive than Kemp's. And that's who we compared to Kemp...this one hurt cause I want to see him in the HOF. His stat line just ain't enough
He was One of the Most iconic nba Players in the 90s - NBAs global success grew because of him. - multiple all Star Games - Dream Team 2. when Chris Webber is in - He is a Must HOF Inductee
I'm taking him over Sabonis and probably AD too because at least he's not afraid to get physical. He was a young man playing grown man basketball against real grown men. AD benefits from the floor being spaced, Kemp put his back to the basket and banged with the best of the best.
@@cliffordfrazier7626 Yeah that's was tough to do back in the 90s against Malone, Barkley, KG, C-Webb, and many others. You better be ready to bang and go to war on a regular basis.
NBA jam. Kemp was my man. Put him in!!
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I wasnt even a sonics fan and I always pick camp because man he could dunk.
Ohhh yes. It was the best option
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You gotta get the nba jam sonics t-shirt
Legend Shawn Kemp... He has a vote from us old NBA fans from his era. He deserved it.
And old players from his era would agree.
My favorite power forward of all time
Foreal!
I was born in 88. But when I was old enough to comprehend basketball, Shawn Kemp and Michael Jordan had the coldest highlights to me. Those Sonic jerseys are forever memorable.
I was born in 75 that bulls sonic finsls was everything
85!! CANCER!! B-DAY ON DA WAY!!💪
Same Kemp and Jordan highlights were always 🔥🔥
@@manuscriptking8175what day my guy?
@killerman9309 1996 finals were awesome. Shawn did his best. No one could play better against bulls that year
I was born in year 1976
I can’t believe he’s not already in! Shit, he deserves it!
He got my vote, him and Gary Payton used to produce tremendous highlights.
Forreal! Lob City!
Well Blake Griffen and DeAndre Jordan definitely needs to be in there, if we're going off of highlights
@@KendaleStevenson Maybe in the future? IDK, 🤔.
@@KendaleStevensonKemp was the best player on a finals team that had the bad luck of going against the 72-10 Bulls that year.
Bro should have been in there already
Made that era even more nostalgic
And the ramp haircut 💈. ❤😂. Shit was fresh in the early mid 90's
Oh snap, I forgot about that haha 💈💈💈
I miss the 90s
Shawn Kemp & Dominique Wilkins were the Showmanship guys that made the game a treat.salute to the legends.💪🏀💯😎
One of THEE MOST VICIOUS DUNKERS ALLTIME!💪🏾✊🏾✌🏾
No doubt! Making players feel inadequate when he dunked on them
No lie if you ask me he right there behind Vince Carter
Sure. But he should be in the Hall becaus ehe game was much more than that, including some sweet shooting.
@@righteousmasculine so many choose Vince over Kemp, but I could never. In my opinion watching both even watching Dominique growing up. I feel Kemp was the most electrifying dunker of all time. The way he demoralized a player and had the stadium in pandemonium! And I was a die hard Bulls/MJ fan. That Sonics team was nothing to play with.
@@KickDiesel1 Yes Sir!
I saw Kemp live in a pre-season game. He was electric, for pre-season! Put him in. Damn! ❤
Of all the superstars of that era, Shawn Kemp was my favorite player. Was so sad he never got a ring, but he was still one of the most dynamic power forwards to ever play the game.
Should have been there already!!! Legendary dunker!!!
So Blake Griffin should be in there too
Legendary player too!
@@TayG_9DeuceBlake may get in too because he had some real good years statistically and he reminded me of Kemp with the dunks. Although he definitely played in an easier no hand checking era but Blake was a beast for a while also. Both should get credit for their all around game and not just the dunks.
@@TayG_9DeuceExactly. And honestly considering the Basketball HOF takes into account your College and NBA Career Griffin deserves to be in over Kemp.
Never 1st Team All NBA. Only averaged 20 points a game once. A big man who shot 45% from the field throughout his career. Naw.....he was very entertaining and athletic as hell but HOF material? I say no.
I was a huge fan of his back in the 90's. When I was kid all I wanted to be was like him. When everybody wanted to be like Mike and Bo, I wanted to be like KEMP. I MISS MY SONICS. Now that I'm 40 years old and I'm watching this, brings back so many memories of the Reign Man. Salute!
I feel the exact same way. I'm from VA on the other coast and loved every minute of this.
They were nasty on NBA Jam!
He was my favorite player too and in my neighborhood I was the only one that rooted for him lol
Same here man!
THAT'S WHEN THEY PLAYED B.BALL BACK THEN, NOT TAG, YOUR IT, LIKE THEY DO NOW. MARSHMALLOW BALL. 🌻🌻🌻
HELL YEAH! No one took to flight on the court like my man Sean Kemp. It shouldn’t even be a question or debate! 🏀👍🏽👍🏽✌🏾👈🏾
The dunks he was able to pull off against that era of defense is insane
Reign Man definitely a Hall of Famer.
DEFINITELY 💯💪🏾
Reddick thinks he does plumbing in the off-season
I Agree..
@@kennethhaynes502 Most Surely..
@@Vinny.Xso..
In those early years he was actually my favorite player.
🙋🏽♂️!
I believe we loved his game
Mine too.
Was mines as well over Jordan, i was a kid tho
Heck, yeah! He did it against some of the best ever and over a good period of time.
Rain man got my vote!
One of the most iconic dunkers
Anytime you revolutionize or change the game in any way that was one of the Hallmarks to being a Hall of Famer it's not always just about the numbers. Shawn Kemp was a human highlight film and brought excitement and facet of the game that everyone look forward to seeing.
He was part of the nasty 90's baby.
Let's roll back the rules and let them play real ball again.
# make the game great again!
Hell yeah!!!! I'd definitely start back watching the NBA if they do that
The 90’s was everything in sports and entertainment it was a certain seriousness mixed with joy,pain and passion that made that era so legendary the street ball was even lit all over the USA you might ride pass a neighborhood and they out there boxing with the gloves or anything we even had crate courts in alley ways it was just a magical era shid is wack now
He was a beast.He dunked with real bad intentions...
Kemp was one of the best to ever do it ☑️☑️☑️💯
Luv'ed watching Kemp in his prime. The old school sonics was show time before the Lakers and magic. 🫡🫡🫡
KEMP.
If yall ever played NBA JAM back in the day. . .
Kemp was a monster.
He was the first player to feature an off the glass dunk in a video game.
This
They were like using cheat mode
@@joiekelly3141legendary
He's heating up
Kemp was always one of my favorite players. He deserves it.
Bulls fan here I loved the rain man
He literally dunk on everyone on the NBA back on that era. He was a joy to watch
I was surprised to hear he wasnt. The dude was crazy for a good period of time
He was the most fun to watch in those years THEE MOST! with out a doubt
Kemp was a straight BEAST!
I'm from Seattle and was a kid in the 90's. Kemp & Payton were always exciting to watch. So proud of that team we need our Sonics back. 💯
Rumor has it that they are bringing them back, I was rocking his Sonics jersey and Sonics hat, and this stranger said to me, "You know they are trying to bring them back to Seattle right? They are working hard on it as we speak. " I said, "What?!? For real!?!😯😁 Thanks man, that's good to hear! Take it easy" That's how the random conversation went and that was about a month ago. 💯💯😎🫡❤❤
What you accomplished in the NBA will always outshine whatever personal issues you had . You hold a special place in my childhood memory and I know I'm not the only one...
Shawn Kemp one of my favorite basketball players of all time! Living legend ✊🏽
Kemp was a human highlight reel. Fearless on fast breaks and in the paint. Rain man and Glove made up one of the most dangerous and prolific duos in basketball in the late 80s - early 90s!! He definitely deserves a HOF nod!!
I remember being a little white kid lowering the net to 7ft when it was a dunk contest and pretending to be Kemp. He dunked with authority!!! HOF
Forreal! I tried to copy his unique dunking style on all the lows nets I could find 😅🤝🤝🤝
YEAH ...
Why does it matter that you're white 🤷
Did u change colors along the way? Lol your wording made it seem like it
@@404GamingCrew
Yeah really. Why mention that?
One of the most spectacular player.. brought our best childhood memories.. beast on the floor.. felt amazed and joyfull.. Shawn Travis Kemp for The Hall of Fame ! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I loved watching Shawn Kemp about as much as I loved watching Jordan
He deserves it period this man was a problem in his day always well spoken overall solid.
I thought he was already in. Buddy was a straight up MONSTER out on the court. He dominated out there. He is overlooked by many younger folks today. Holy cow he was fun to watch when I was a boy back then. I went to both of the ‘94 playoff games in Denver (first 8seed over a 1 seed), so I got to see the Reign Man play in person! So even as a Nuggets fan, I want to see Shawn Kemp be honored in the Hall of Fame!
I was born in 1980, Kemp, Wilkins, Jordan was the most exciting players at that time. They showed you how to be nasty around the rim.
Kemp deserves to be in the Hall of Fame because he’s a legend in the game of basketball 🏀 & in defense of what he said in this clip. The good games definitely outweighed the bad games he played
S. Kemp just spoke facts .. my problems during my career.. find the negative instead pf positive..
Love his accountability and humility. But dmn man! Kemp was so nasty!
What's crazy is how good he was even with those problems. It was well documented in Seattle that he liked to party haha
Unfortunately, the partying took its toll and he drank and ate himself out of the league. The Reign Man 👨🏾 is one ☝🏾 of the favorite 🤩 players of all time. Once Seattle moved to Oklahoma City 🏙️, so did my support. Seattle Hall of Fame, absolutely 👍🏾. NBA Hall of Fame? Doesn’t have the numbers or years.
@@roscoejenkiinz5893 Wow I never knew that. Guess I was too young back then
@@dantewillis4809 good point. Like Ocho Cinco
I agree. I remember when Shawn Kemp and Shaq being in the Olympics together was 💯 % complete dominance. They were unstoppable. I felt sorry for their opponents.
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Heres a point to consider- player like Kemp may not have a chip, or top the Stat pages, but how Exciting & fun was this guy to watch !?! How much impact he had to us the fans ! Thats a huge part of what the League represents- drawing fans. That Sonics fanbase Exploded when he was catching bodies.
Def got my vote.
I see no lies, Brother 🤝🤝🤝⛈️
Well deserved and it's been long enough for him to be considered for NBA Hall of Fame
A true dunking legend.
Respect.
ABSOLUTELY should be in Hall of Fame!!!!
I grew up watching this dude and the “glove” play live at Key Arena many times and it was amazing !!!! How is he NOT in the HOF ?!?!
One of the all time greats!
Supremely underrated. This man was Vince Carter and Zion mixed in one!
Love Shawn and would love to see him coming back to the game even if as a sports commentator.
Kemp was that dude a freak of nature!!!!
Kemp deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. He brought so much emotion and joy to the game of basketball during his time in the league. He inspired countless young people to pick up a basketball and go out and play. He was the definition of "power" forward.
Absolutely!!! As a kid i daydreamed of throwing down dunks like Kemp. I loved watching him play and watching his highlights always takes me back to those daydreams
The way Kemp inspired kids to dunk with aggression n charisma it would be disrespectful if he not 💯
I grew up in the 80s and 90s. Shawn Kemp is the reason I kept watching basketball. He was so electrifying to watch. Never knew what he was gonna do he has my vote for sure
One of the best hard nosed players anybody has run up onhe deserves it more than some already there
I loved Shawn Kemp’s playing style. So much power, athleticism and dominance. I had his shoes, the Reebok Kamikaze.
Yes, his impact on the sport and the culture during his playing career was extremely elite!! If I'm not mistaken, he also came straight outta high school 2 the league. The Rain man was a Man-Child! And dem Seattle teams was like 👍 that!!! Him, Sam Perk, The Glove, Shcrempt(however it's spelled). They were a Problem out west!!!
Shout out to Detlef Schrempf!!!! Holy smokes man! Totally forgot about that dude! Nasty jumper!!!!
Favorite player of all time. Reign Man!
He’s definitely got my vote. I use to watch him play when I was in high school. One of my favorite players ever !!!
I remember growing up, I had Shawn Kemps shoes. Though him and Pippen was awesome playmakers. They still are in my books. Thanks guys for the memories!
You should be HOF
I always loved his ferocity on the court. Even though I’m a life-long Celtics fan, he was one of my favorite players in his prime.
I’m 45 loved Shawn kemp game Shawn kemp should be in the hall of fame just because his name he still talked about even today I seem Shawn kemp so when Blake was doing his thing it never excites me kemp was a beasttttttttt
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Thank you Shawn as a Sonics fan in Australia growing up. Seeing you play was amazing to watch. You definitely have a place next to the greats of the game. I hope you’re back on the straight and narrow now. Sonic fans appreciate you!
He was must watch in the 90s loved when they got to play on tv!!
My favorite player growing up. Shawn “the reign man” Kemp. You have to love his power and his dunking ability. Respect!!
If Blake Griffin gets in...Reign Man MOST DEFINITELY needs to be. Larry Johnson needs to be in too while we at it
s/o to Grandmama! 👵🏿
@@allballbaby all day!
Yes indeed
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@@donarthiazi2443 👎🏾
Always loved Kemp's game
1 of my all time favorites
I agree! He was truly something else!
Kemp & Gatlin moment was dope!!.
One of my favourite players of that era. He was the only one with that wheel house dunk. Never seen it repeated nowhere. He should be in the hall of fame.
This man was powerful with the moves of someone much smaller!! If it had not been for some off the court issues, he would already be there. Time to put him in!
Shawn Kempt was a beast out there. Great player. Hame Of Famer definitely. 🙏🏿
I MISS THOSE DAYS 😢😢
He's on the top 5 in my list Shawn Kemp you will always be basketball history great player
Most definitely. Way overdue. A fierce opponent. Loved watching him play.
Kemp was my guy growing up. So I’d have to say “He’ll yeah to Hall!”
HOF!
Abso-Fkn-Lutlely!!!
One of the most entertaining basketball players ever.
Just his early 90s career I think is enough to place him in the Hall of Fame. Everyone knows this man's name. Everyone has there ups and downs but this man is in the list as one of the greatest.
HE BELONGS TO THE HALL OF FAME...
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If there existed a _Dunk Hall of Fame_ then the answer is a resounding YES. But the real Hall of Fame... nope, close but not enough.
*Love Kemp but facts are facts*
@@donarthiazi2443facts are facts and you are definitely right he is not in the hof
I didn't want to admit it but they are right. I had to look up Kemp's stats then compare them to the other Hall of Fame power forward stats and Kemps are not HOF-worthy. The closest his came to was Pau Gasol and Pau got two rings, multiple years scoring 20+ PPG. Kemp only has one year scoring 20 PPG.
Man, even Blake Griffins career stats are more impressive than Kemp's. And that's who we compared to Kemp...this one hurt cause I want to see him in the HOF. His stat line just ain't enough
@@SemperTemper and don’t forget what Paul did overseas it is called the basketball hof so that’s a bad comparison
That free throw line dunk was crazy!
The best free throw line dunk ever and its not close.
That wasnt close to free throw line did you even see that dunk
That particular pose has been lied about. When people see that silhouette, they think Jordan but, it’s definitely Kemp
One of my favorite players growing up. Kemp, Glenn Rice, Nick Van Axel, and Eddy Jones. 👌🏾👌🏾
Dunked on the op and the op gave him a handshake now that’s basketball ball, respect.
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If vladi divac is in the hall of fame, then without question the reign man should definitely be in the hall of fame.!!!💯
Yeah if he's in once someone suits up they go straight to the HOF. You wear an NBA jersey then you're in.n
G league too. 🎉🎉🎉
He definitely should be there!
He was One of the Most iconic nba Players in the 90s - NBAs global success grew because of him. - multiple all Star Games - Dream Team 2. when Chris Webber is in - He is a Must HOF Inductee
Man when you dunk on somebody and they DAP YOU UP afterwards that says another man. Nothing but respect. YOU CANT STOP THE RAIN!!!!!!
One of my favorites players of all time.
Closest thing to Dominque and Jordan in one. You mimicked no one. Handled your biz and you and the glove had fun!
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Closest thing to Nique and Jordan as a dunker. But no where near them as a player.
Most absurd thing I’ve ever heard
@@Dmo_Wick Me too. I never saw him consistently shoot jumpers. On dunks.
Have you ever actually watched basketball?
Not even a question he is unjustly underrated….LEGENDARY!!!!
God, i miss my youth and the early 1990's...makes my soul hurt.
Id take a PF like Kemp over every true PF in the NBA today except giannis, AD, and Sabonis. Kemp was great both sides of the ball.
Agreeeeee!
I'm taking him over Sabonis and probably AD too because at least he's not afraid to get physical. He was a young man playing grown man basketball against real grown men. AD benefits from the floor being spaced, Kemp put his back to the basket and banged with the best of the best.
I'm taking him over AD and Sabonis too he was a great defender and rebounder with guaranteed 18 PPG and he could shoot.
@@cliffordfrazier7626 Yeah that's was tough to do back in the 90s against Malone, Barkley, KG, C-Webb, and many others. You better be ready to bang and go to war on a regular basis.
Kemp>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sabonis
Look at him shake them off!!,Yes lord!!!
⛈️⛈️⛈️
Love Shawn Kemp.Growing up my friends collected nba cards.I collected Shawn Kemp cards and still have the folder.
He EARNED AND DESERVES it!
Oh def a hofer he was such a spectacle ever night. A high schooler dominating grown men
No lie 📠📠📠
Kemp was a beast. Was also a joy to watch.
That dude was a monster! Some of the best dunks ever!
One of the greatest dunkers of all time, and an excellent power forward in his prime