Blake Griffin, the NBA all-star from the Los Angeles Clippers, has been rattling rims with his massive dunks ever since he entered the NBA a few years ago. On Monday, he showed why with a near earth-shattering throw-down over Kendrick Perkins. Some have even dubbed it an early leader for “dunk of the year.” But now the question is: where does it rank all time?
That’s the question the Washington Post is asking, and it’s not only giving you the ability to vote on it, it’s also offering you video of all the candidates.
The list includes Griffin, Dwayne Wade, Michael Jordan, and Dr. J. You can watch some of them below, then go to WaPo to vote.
First, this is Griffin’s monster:
Dwayne Wade also threw down over Perkins:
But what about Jordan’s slam over Patrick Ewing?
Or Dr. J and his “Rock the Baby?”
There are a few others over at WaPo, including Vince Carter’s jam during the Sydney Olympics. Take a look and then vote on your favorite (hint: the current leader might not be who you think).






















































































































Comments (92)
P8riot
Feb. 1, 2012 at 10:13amI can’t help but vote for Jordan since I grew up with his posters on my wall!
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leftisneverright
Feb. 1, 2012 at 12:15pmFor style and originality – Dr. J hands down!
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midwesthippie
Feb. 1, 2012 at 1:31pmDr.J…MJ runner up beating three guys off the dribble.
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PlowMan
Feb. 1, 2012 at 1:56pmOf these videos Dr. J, Hands down!
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LookTowardsTheLight
Feb. 1, 2012 at 11:17pmI’m a born and bread SJ 76ers fan so as much as I like Dr J’s style, I have to go with the man Jordan. Hist dunk over Ewing was epic.
How about my Sixers beating those Bulls tonight?
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Sarah Savannah
Feb. 1, 2012 at 9:55amUhh, let’s not forget Vince Carter’s dunk in the Olympics….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp6qJ7LZNlg
I think that ranks in the top 5!!
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Uranium Wedge
Feb. 1, 2012 at 4:17pmNow to be fair, it was against France.
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Mommy_of_3
Feb. 1, 2012 at 9:53amWhile I don’t personally care for Lebron James, his dunk a few nights ago was better than Blake’s (IMO). And did anyone even notice Dr. J’s traveling before his dunk?!?! While it was a phenomenal play, it still was technically wrong.
Maybe it’s because my daughter plays basketball (and ESPN is ALWAYS on in my house), but I find women’s college basketball much more appealing to watch.
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Rowgue
Feb. 1, 2012 at 11:44amThey call the rules more closely in women’s basketball for sure, but that’s only because the game is considerably slower and easier to call. Women’s ball is definately a more true representation of the game of basketball, but more appealing? No not really.
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LockeStep
Feb. 1, 2012 at 2:23pmI totally agree Lebron’s dunk was better.
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Concerned Green Beret
Feb. 1, 2012 at 9:32amThe Doctor had the best dunks. Everyone else were just want a bees after the Doc. That dunk by blake was good but to insinuate consideration of all time???? Really. But I will tell you one of the nastiest ever was AI’s one handed put back dunk off a missed shot against the raptors. The little guy rose over dudes and took the missed shot and slammed it down in traffic. Just nasty for a little guy.
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B_Will_Derd
Feb. 1, 2012 at 9:55amHard to say which is the very best, but this one was unique in that his body is so far away from the basket and so high that his arm is horizontal with the basket as the shot goes down. He did use Perkins as a ladder to get the last couple of inches, but still it was amazing.
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ThisisnotMMA
Feb. 1, 2012 at 8:59amNo contest. Dr. J.
What about “Chocolate Thunder”? They had to replace the glass backboard after his dunks.
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phunkejay
Feb. 1, 2012 at 7:06pmI remember those “Dawkins Diamonds” crashing down all over floor!!!
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PunditPawn
Feb. 1, 2012 at 8:46amMust be a traveling doctor, ’cause geezus.
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Concerned Green Beret
Feb. 1, 2012 at 9:34amUhhhh no not a travel!!!
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Lotus4115
Feb. 1, 2012 at 5:15pmTwo steps and a dunk, not a travel for the Dr. Dwayne Wade three steps, count them.
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tajloc
Feb. 1, 2012 at 8:36amDr J’s reverse layup against 3 was even better see write up in sports illustrated.
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Concerned Green Beret
Feb. 1, 2012 at 9:36amAgreed, one of the best shots ever!! No doubt. Not enough credit given for that shot. The Doc was just amazing what he could do in the air.
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elrond3737
Feb. 1, 2012 at 8:35amDr. J is the smoothest. Classic
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Mr.Fitnah
Feb. 1, 2012 at 8:34amIf it had a time machine I would go back and kill the inventors of baskets and balls.
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Gonzo
Feb. 1, 2012 at 10:53amI would hate to hear what you would do to the guy that came up with soccer!
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GiveUsJustice
Feb. 1, 2012 at 11:17amThe soccer guys fate is already done. Nobody cares about it. Don’t hurt him more.
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Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Feb. 1, 2012 at 12:07pmBaskets came in pretty handy through history.
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Bluzie
Feb. 1, 2012 at 8:26amTom Chambers has to be on the list,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDyBSTQDwH8
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rangerp
Feb. 1, 2012 at 8:35amwho cares?
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rangerp
Feb. 1, 2012 at 8:45amthe powers to be saw to it that the reffs no longer actually enforce the rules of basketball. Watch the clips of Jordan and other high flyers, and tell me that they did not travel. This guys take three and four steps prior to dunking, and never get called for traveling. They also saw fit to see that anyone near Jordan was called for a fowel, and how often did you ever see him get called for charging. They had to bend the rules to allow the antics. Basketball is a big thug showplace. If you want to see the sport played correctly, watch college womens ball
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Cesium
Feb. 1, 2012 at 11:29am@Ranger Seriously? Watch women’s basketball? That’s a first for me. Now I know you are not dealing with a proper mindset.
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Sick twisted Freak
Feb. 1, 2012 at 8:09amNobody does it like MJ did.
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Big Kahoona
Feb. 1, 2012 at 8:26amIt’s over! No longer can people say; “White men can’t jump”!
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hersey10
Feb. 1, 2012 at 8:07amJordan’s is the best IMO , 1 thing we can all agree on , Kendrick Perkins will be on at least 2 posters this year .
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PB2GOD
Feb. 1, 2012 at 8:03amThe Dr. is IN the HOUSE!!!
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danmsnyder
Feb. 1, 2012 at 7:28amYou are forgetting Chocolate Thunder, Darryl Dawkins…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJOPy2jH-5w&feature=related
He broke 2 glass backboards and they had to redesign the rim because of him….
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hacker2000
Feb. 1, 2012 at 3:25amIt’s NOT a hook if the ball is being thrown violently DOWNWARD, and it was. Griffin has the best.
symphonic
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whether you call that a hook or a sling- HE NEVER CLEAR the DEFENDER to get to the RIM with fingers touching , imagine jordan famous free throw line take off dunk, how it would be viewed had he just finger roll it seen here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RZarvayu_o
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4xeverything
Feb. 1, 2012 at 7:27amThat was the worst music for a montage I have ever heard. You owe me breakfast, as mine ended up in the trash after hearing that.
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EPROM
Feb. 1, 2012 at 3:23amNobody competes with The Doctor! DJ was by far the all-time best at dunking …sorrry!
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symphonic
Feb. 1, 2012 at 3:11amIt’s NOT a hook if the ball is being thrown violently DOWNWARD, and it was. Griffin has the best. He is doing this from WAY OUTSIDE the zone of the rim. He is getting so far up there. He’s got the monster slam jam.
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hacker2000
Feb. 1, 2012 at 3:01amIAM NOT IMPRESS!! YOUR HANDS need to touch that RIM for the full completion, because it. just looks like a hook flush .
The BEST DUNK to date and you have to take into consideration of the DEFENDERS HEIGHT which makes it all the more impressive..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMrPjl-927Q
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMrPjl-927Q
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smokey888x2
Feb. 1, 2012 at 1:25amThat dunk was nothing compared to the slam dunk Soros played on the U.S.
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EchoHawk
Feb. 1, 2012 at 4:45pmSo close and yet so far. The only reason I even read the comments is to see if some jackwagon would feel compelled to interject some political view. Congratulations for not disappointing me.
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uncleeddie
Feb. 1, 2012 at 1:11amNot bad for a white boy
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jwcoopusa
Feb. 1, 2012 at 5:56pm‘Cept he ain’t white……………….
But who’s counting?
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gaittec
Feb. 1, 2012 at 1:01amDr. J was TRAVELING
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Hopefulone
Feb. 1, 2012 at 12:52amDr. J was TRAVELING.
Michael Jordan’s was all Jordan.
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TRUTHSENSE
Feb. 1, 2012 at 12:38amBlake Griffin can’t be compared to Dr. J, Jordan, and Wade, but the dunk he made beat the best.
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Roldog
Feb. 1, 2012 at 12:23amSeriously!!!! It looks like he barely touched the rim.
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manster35
Jan. 31, 2012 at 11:37pmDr. J’s is the best then Blake then Jordan’s and last Wade’s . Dr J was the original and the best. Thats just how it is.