Most athletic man i have ever seen

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a viral video showcasing impressive athleticism in basketball, specifically focusing on a dunk and the associated rules regarding charges in the game. Participants express their opinions on the dunk's quality, the legality of the play, and share additional videos for comparison.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express admiration for the athleticism displayed in the dunk, with one stating it is "very very perfect."
  • There is contention regarding whether the dunk should have been called a charge, with some arguing that the defender was not properly positioned.
  • One participant notes that the rules and their enforcement can be loosely interpreted, suggesting ambiguity in the situation.
  • Another participant points out that the defender may have been within a restricted area where charges cannot be called.
  • Several participants share links to other videos, indicating differing opinions on what constitutes a "good dunk."
  • A participant mentions that they do not see similar athletic feats from their son, implying a personal connection to the discussion of athleticism.
  • One participant highlights the age of a performer in another video, suggesting that it adds to the impressiveness of their athletic ability.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether the dunk should have been considered a charge, and multiple competing views regarding the quality of the dunk and the interpretation of basketball rules remain present.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions regarding the positioning of players during the dunk and the specific rules that apply to charges in basketball, which may affect participants' interpretations.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in basketball, sports rules, athletic performance, and viral sports videos may find this discussion relevant.

fohit90
very very perfect. i love african-american people

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4zBRs93vfw
 
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This video has gone viral on the web. It should have been a charge. The dunker basically launches off the defender's chest.
 


Greg Bernhardt said:
This video has gone viral on the web. It should have been a charge. The dunker basically launches off the defender's chest.

The rules and enforcement of said rules are rather loosely related.
 


Greg Bernhardt said:
It should have been a charge.
Hard to say. The defender appears to be planting himself as the dunker is leaving the ground. Once the player with the ball leaves the ground, a defender cannot put himself in the offensive player's path and get the charge.

Also, the defender might have been within the "no charges called" circle. Another player is blocking the view of where his feet are.
 
fohit90 said:
very very perfect. i love african-american people

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4zBRs93vfw

You call that a good dunk?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHeM9WPOqEI
 
Since the thread is going that way: nah, this is a good dunk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOzo4pHTZ-M
 
zooxanthellae said:
Since the thread is going that way: nah, this is a good dunk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOzo4pHTZ-M

I'm not a big basketball fan...but yeah that's a good one :biggrin:!
 
If you watched my son playing basketball, you would never see him do that. But I always do.
 
Jimmy Snyder said:
If you watched my son playing basketball, you would never see him do that. But I always do.

:approve:
 
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Here's my vote for most athletic. To me this seems completely impossible. He's 40 years old too, which kicks up the incredibleness a couple of notches.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvHvCP0PFI4
 

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