Unbelievable, but the guy beneath it all is struggling.
The instant Shaydon Sharp’s dunk occurred, Photo: Printscreen YouTube
Skill, athleticism, and allure… All these qualities were on display in the dunk that will define this NBA season.
Since being drafted by Portland three years ago, Shaydon Sharp has been hailed as a young dunking virtuoso. The night before, he executed a move that many have already dubbed the dunk of the year.
One of the latest flying Canadians to emerge, he intercepted a pass from Julian Champagne, soared over the capital of the United States, and executed a powerful one-handed dunk over a Washington player, crashing to the floor afterward.
“Wow, I just thought about the poor guy beneath him,” remarked Portland coach Shaughnessy Billups.
Shaydon Sharp can truly soar, added the NBA, alongside various clips showcasing his best dunks.
“I have no idea how he does it… I asked him on the bench, ‘If I practice hard enough, can I jump like you?’ Honestly, I think it’s in his genes,” commented Deni Avdija, Sharp’s teammate.
Once known as “Air Canada,” the legendary dunker Vince Carter (during his time with Toronto) now shares that moniker with a fellow Canadian.
His showtime has just begun…
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