The Best Dunk Ever!

I really want to know the peoples' opinion about the best dunk ever in NBA's history.

Which is the best in-game dunk in NBA History? Vote now and be sure to watch NBA Posterized on TNT (7 p.m. ET) right before All-Star Saturday night.

You can vote it here (link to NBA.com)

My choice for the contest, is Vince Carter's Reverse 360 Windmill Dunk at 2000 Slam Dunk Contest.

But for the best season games' dunks, I would say "Tom Chambers two-handed dunk skies over Mark Jackson in 1989."

You can post your best dunk here in comments... and we will see which is the best here!

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Nash and Iverson will miss NBA All-Star Game!

STEVE NASH WILL NOT PLAY IN ALL-STAR GAME?!!! UNFORTUNATELY!!!
The MVP will not showing his actions in Las Vegas...
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Also one more guard from the west team will miss the game, he's Allen Iverson! How could it be?!
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Will Team Western Allstars in trouble to fight the Team Eastern Allstars?
The West should work hard because they lost two big star!
Whose are chosen to fill these empty space in the Reserve of Team Eastern?
Who will win that game? East or West?
Who will be the Star of the Stars?

Don't forget to watch NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 18... I think it will be this season most highlight game!
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Will Dirk match Larry Bird and Craig Hodges' Record?

Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki win the title in last year Foot Locker Three-point Shootout, he defeated Gilbert Arenas and Ray Allen to take home the title. He finished the competition with 18 points in the final round, while Arenas took 16 and Allen collected 15. Defending champion Quentin Richardson failed to make it out of the first round.

In this year,Dirk will challenged his teammate Jason Terry, and other good shooter like Gilbert Arenas, damon Jones, Jason Kapono, and Mike Miller. Jason Kapono was predicted as a dark horse by NBA TV's Rick Kamla. My choice is Dirk Nowitzki, he is getting to shoot better than before. Maybe he will repeat Larry Bird and Craigh Hodges' record as a three time straight winning the Three Point Shootout Titles.

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I Believe We Can Fly!

I Believe I Can Fly! A song by R. Kelly, a sountrack of Animated Cartoon SPACE JAM, an exploitation of Michael 'AIR' Jordan's supremacy abillity; JUMP HIGH TO THE AIR! Increasing your vertical jump is easy to those who are dedicated to improving their game. Having a good vertical jump is very useful in almost every sport today beacuse more and more athletes are spending more time in the air. There are so many of 'How to Jump Higher' tips and programs out there, like you will hear or read like 'How to improve your vertical jump', 'how to increase your vertical leap', 'start dunking today', and so many sites are offering us about 'that'. But we don't know which one is better working for us, each of them offer different ways or tips for us to get that higher jump abillity. I'd tried to find some better tips and programs to post in this blog, because i think you should try its. Why not? Maybe working to you, if it not working, try another tips. I believe one of tips may working to you or me too, i will try it too. So, whatever if you will not. And to you who are looking for this, here are some... I'll post it one by one in my next post for you, i still find and try to find the better tips. I believe i will get it and someday i will dunk the ball and make the crowd say a long "Ooooo..." Let's start try it and i wish you succes. I will glad to read someone post comments here to say his/her succes : )
Here are the first tips i got:
Section 1 The program
Step 1. Begin every workout by warming up your muscles and then doing extensive leg stretches. Because you'll be building muscle fibers that are used for explosive activities such as jumping, stretching is of the utmost importance.

Step 2. Jump rope for its excellent cardiovascular conditioning. This step should never be skipped, as it will be an important contributor to your results.
Step 3. Sprint. This builds muscle, which will add to your jumping ability.

Step 4. Run stairs on your toes. Start by running up a flight, one step at a time. Walk down and run back up, taking two steps at a time. Repeat as many times as you can manage.

Step 5. Do sets of elevated jumps (see the next section).

Step 6. Do sets of explosive jumps (see the third section).

Step 7. Do sets of double jumps (see the third section).

Step 8. Rest your legs at least two days a week. Results will come from sustaining the exercise program, not performing it aggressively for a few weeks and then slacking off.

Section 2 Elevated Jumps
Step 1. Begin by placing a step bench or platform on the ground (many health clubs have a platform for just this purpose).

Step 2. Stand on the platform, then jump backward onto the ground, concentrating on landing softly.

3. Jump back onto the platform immediately, with a bouncing motion.

4. Complete three sets of 10 repetitions. Be very careful when performing this exercise, as there is a potential for injury.

Section 3 Explosive Leg Jumps and Double Jumps
1. Position yourself for an explosive leg jump by facing a secure platform and placing your right foot on it.

2. Jump as high as you can, concentrating on exploding off the right leg. Scissor your legs once in the air, then land with your left foot on the platform and your right foot on the floor. Gather yourself and explode upward again, this time off the left foot.

3. Do three sets of 10 repetitions, resting for about 30 seconds to 1 minute between sets.

4. Execute a double jump by jumping as high as possible with both feet from a stationary position.

5. Jump again immediately upon landing, using less effort.

6. Repeat until you've accomplished three sets of 10 jumps each.

OVERALL WARNINGS!
- Some of these exercises, particularly stair runs and explosive leg jumps, can cause injury if not performed properly. Your knees, in particular, are especially susceptible.

- Make sure you thoroughly understand all instructions before attempting the exercises.


So there are the tips today, i got all the tips from site eHow. I dont know is it legal or not? I just try to help you to find that jumping tips and programs, I hope its useful...
So lets start to workout for our FLYING future! Or maybe somebody have a better tips to improve vertical jump? I am VERY thanks if you post me. ; )

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PlayStation Skills Challenge 2007

Dwyane Wade will try to defend his PlayStation Skills Challenge Title from three of the NBA's stars on February 17 as part of NBA All-Star Saturday Night in Las Vegas. The other three stars that will try to deny Wade's quest for repeat the winning are L.A. Lakers' Kobe Bryant, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, and Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash.
In last year, wade defeated LeBron James in the final round by completed the obstacle course in 26.1 seconds to James' 33.7 second time. The 2006 rookie Chris Paul and the 2005 winner Steve Nash were eliminated in the first round with times of 42.6 and 52.8 seconds, respectively. I remember Wade had the best time in first round with 39 seconds flat while James finished in 40.5 seconds to reach the finals.
In this year, I think Wade will in trouble to reach the title. The Superstar Kobe Bryant will show his exciting skill and try to defeat all challengers. But LeBron James and Steve Nash will not stay quiet there. All of them have quick step and exciting skills, it hard to predict who will get the title. The show will be an attractive performance! So, don't forget to watch it! My choice is Kobe Bryant, remembered he scored 81 points, he always create surprises. READ MORE...

NBA All-Star 2007 Rookie Challenge Game

This year Rookie Challenge Game will burning by so many rookie's talented players like Brandon Roy and Andrea Bargnani. Toronto Raptors forward Andrea Bargnani, the first overall selection in the 2006 NBA Draft, lead a list of 18 players selected to play in the 2007 T-Mobile Challenge in Las Vegas.The first overall pick in 2005 NBA Draft Andrew Bogut lead a list of sophomore's players. The Sophomore roster included last year rookie of the year Chris Paul, which participated last year Rookie Challenge Game, collected 8 points, 11 assists and 5 steals. In this year, he and Bogut will try to lead the team win over the Rookie Team. But it's not look so easy for them because I think this year Rookie Team has many talented young players.

Rookie Roster are:

Toronto Raptor's Power Forward Andrea Bargnani and Center Jorge Garbajosa, L.A. Lakers' Guard Jordan Farmer, Minnessota Timberwolves' Shooting Guard Randy Foye, Memphis Grizzles' Shooting Guard Rudy Gay, Utah Jazz's Forward Paul Millsap, Charlotte Bobcats' Small Forward Adam Morisson, Portland Trail Blazers' Shooting Guard Brandon Roy, and New Jersey Nets' Point Guard Marcus Williams.

And Team Sophomore players are include:

Milwaukee Bucks' Forward/Center Andrew Bogut, L.A. Lakers' Center Andrew Bynum, Golden State Warriors' Guard Monta Ellis, Charlotte Bobcats' Point Guard Raymond Felton, Indiana Pacers' Forward Danny Granger, Houston Rockets' Guard Luther Head, New York Knicks' Power Forward David Lee, New Orleans/Oklahoma's Point Guard Chris Paul, and Utah Jazz's Guard Derron Williams.

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Drills For Improving Proper Form of Shooting and Shooting Accuracy

I am still in process in learning for making a proper form of shooting. I had improving my shooting accuracy a few time ago. I practice about an hour EVERY morning! Just try that correct form, i went to the court near my house and just took about hundred shot in about an hour. Soooo debilitated! But i never give up! I have ever tried stop this practice a few time ago, and the result is, i lost my feeling of shooting that proper form, and decreased my percentage of shot. So, i learn for this. Don't ever give up to practice the proper form of shooting! Here are some drill i collect from my experience and from some sites. Maybe useful, check these:

The other hand is simply there to hold the ball in place and should not be used in the shot. When the ball leaves your hand only your shooting hand should be touching the ball.Players trying to improve their form and accuracy often get discouraged and revert back to their old style of shooting because it feels more comfortable to them particularly because they have shot the basketball their way from the beginning. Here are some drills and tips, you can read these to help you develop perfect form and ultimately become much better shooters.The first step in improving a players shot does not involve showing the player how to" put the ball in the basket" but rather it is showing the player the proper form to use when shooting a basketball. It’s highly recommend not using a basketball goal to do this.

A great way to learn form is line your position up along the baseline or anywhere there is a wall, take a ball and simply pick a spot on the wall and practice hitting the spot using proper form. They simply "shoot" at the spot and when the ball bounce back to you that you shoot at the spot again using proper form and technique. This is a great drill because it helps you concentrate on your form instead of on making a basket. This drill also allows you and your training partner (if you are not alone) the opportunity to watch each of your technique and help you improve without chasing balls all over the gym and wasting to much time. Make sure you have your elbows tucked, shoulders squared, and follow through on the release giving the ball backspin.Once you start to understand the proper technique of shooting a basketball then lets go practice actually making shots. Since the new technique you are developing will still be a bit uncomfortable to them it's not a good idea to let start out shooting 3 pointers or other shots far away from the basket. The reason is, the players will get frustrated if their shots aren't going in and will revert back to their old style of shooting. In this drill you can have a ball or put yourself in groups which ever you prefer. Have you start out near the basket, no more than five feet away from the hoop, with ball in your hand will shoot a shot from the first spot making sure to use proper form, when you makes the basket from that spot or feels comfortable shooting the correct way from the first spot you takes two steps back and shots again.

You keep repeating this process until you develop a rhythm for shooting correctly. Some players may get discouraged because their range may be limited for awhile until they get used to shooting the ball properly, so it's important to watch yourself (maybe need your friend’s help by taking your picture or video while practice) and make sure you are using the correct technique before you move further away from the basket to shoot. I know this drill sounds simple (and it is) but it is a very effective way for you to improve your shooting ability.Now that you are starting to feel a bit more comfortable shooting the basketball you can start working on shooting the ball in game situation. There are many excellent drills to help and I will write it in next posts.

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