It’s Not About the Type of Dunks, It’s About Who Is Dunking

The Slam Dunk Contest was never just about the types of dunks being performed. It was about who was dunking. The excitement, the energy, and the cultural significance of the contest have always been tied to the players participating. Legends like Julius Erving, Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, and Kobe Bryant helped shape the contest into a spectacle. However, in recent years, superstar participation has declined. The NBA has struggled to uphold its traditions, and the dunk contest has lost its prestige. Restoring its status requires bringing back the league’s biggest names to honor the legacy of the event.

Thoughts Processed: Why do we love Michael Jordan so much?

I recently got a new pair of Jordan's, and I was extremely happy! I started to think about how this guy hasn't played in 18 years. Why do I still get excited about his shoes? I was on Facebook, and one of the groups that I am in was talking about Jordan. Someone compared him to Lebron and a member of the group made a video. He was pissed, I am 37, he was older than me. Hella mad that someone would even bring Jordan up in a discussion about Lebron James. He felt that there was no argument to be made. Just some thoughts on why we like MJ the way we do.