NBA legends Vince Carter and Quentin Richardson sat down to react to the top 10 dunks of 2024, and their reactions were priceless. The two former players, known for their own highlight-reel dunks during their playing careers, were tasked with breaking down the most impressive slams of the year. From thunderous alley-oops to acrobatic 360s, Carter and Richardson shared their expert analysis on what made each dunk so special.
The first dunk on the list was a monster alley-oop from Los Angeles Lakers’ big man Anthony Davis. Carter, a legendary dunker in his own right, was blown away by Davis’ athleticism. “This kid is a freak of nature,” Carter said, shaking his head in amazement. “The way he explodes off the floor and finishes with authority is just incredible.” Richardson, a former teammate of Carter’s on the Phoenix Suns, agreed, saying “AD is a once-in-a-generation talent. He’s got the size, strength, and agility to dominate the paint.”
Next up was a 360 windmill dunk from Memphis Grizzlies’ guard Ja Morant. Richardson was impressed by Morant’s fearlessness and creativity. “This kid is a true showman,” Richardson said. “He’s got the confidence to try anything, and more often than not, he pulls it off.” Carter, who was known for his own 360 dunks during his playing career, praised Morant’s technique. “He’s got the rotation, the hangtime, and the finish. This is a textbook 360.”
The third dunk on the list was a reverse 360 from Chicago Bulls’ forward Zach LaVine. Carter was wowed by LaVine’s athleticism and body control. “This kid is a gymnast,” Carter said. “The way he flips his body and still manages to finish with authority is just incredible.” Richardson agreed, saying “LaVine is a true artist. He’s got the vision and the skill to create something out of nothing.”
As they continued to break down the top 10 dunks of 2024, Carter and Richardson shared stories about their own dunking experiences. Carter talked about his famous ” Reverse 360 Windmill” dunk from the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, while Richardson shared a story about a particularly memorable dunk he threw down during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The fifth dunk on the list was a thunderous one-handed slam from Denver Nuggets’ center Nikola Jokic. Richardson was impressed by Jokic’s strength and power. “This kid is a beast,” Richardson said. “He’s got the size and strength to dominate the paint, and he’s not afraid to use it.” Carter agreed, saying “Jokic is a true force of nature. He’s got the ability to take over a game on both ends of the floor.”
As they approached the top of the list, Carter and Richardson were blown away by the sheer athleticism and creativity of the dunks. The eighth dunk on the list was a 540-degree dunk from Golden State Warriors’ guard Stephen Curry’s younger brother, Seth Curry. Carter was amazed by the younger Curry’s fearlessness and skill. “This kid is a chip off the old block,” Carter said. “He’s got the same confidence and creativity as his big brother.” Richardson agreed, saying “Seth Curry is a true showman. He’s got the ability to make plays that leave you speechless.”
The top three dunks on the list were all closely contested, but in the end, Carter and Richardson agreed that the number one dunk of 2024 was a 720-degree dunk from Los Angeles Clippers’ forward Kawhi Leonard. Carter was blown away by Leonard’s athleticism and body control. “This kid is a freak of nature,” Carter said. “The way he rotates his body and still manages to finish with authority is just incredible.” Richardson agreed, saying “Kawhi is a true artist. He’s got the vision and the skill to create something out of nothing.”
In the end, Carter and Richardson were both impressed by the sheer athleticism and creativity of the top 10 dunks of 2024. From thunderous alley-oops to acrobatic 360s, the dunks on the list were a testament to the incredible talent and skill of the NBA’s best players. As they wrapped up their analysis, Carter and Richardson both agreed that the future of the NBA is bright, and that the league is in good hands with the next generation of stars.
