He was the last of the 3 despicable politicians that used their political power over NASA to get a ride on the shuttle. Lionel Alexander Tate was just twelve years old when he murdered his victim, Tiffany Eunick, who was only six years old. He was an amazing athlete with great speed and quickness. Shoot for the stars, and never give up on your dreams! [2] In financial trouble and fighting with the NBA for viewers, the ABA started the slam dunk contest as a gimmick to attract viewers nationwide. Bill Clinton is the only U.S. president who was a Rhodes Scholar. He finished on 13 under par and won by 4 shots. His height has occasionally caused his defenses to fail while standing in a circle of taller guards. I really started going at half court and got a good running start and made sure that I made the shot authoritatively. Of the 6 billion people in the world, probably only around 1 percent can dunk, will dunk or have ever dunked a basketball on a regulation-size hoop in their lifetime. Year of going to jail: 2016 Despite his lack of height, Muggsy Bogues was one of the best basketball players of his generation. Year of going to jail: 2011 10 Oldest Members of the Current United States Congress, 10 Longest State of the Union Addresses Ever Given, 10 Longest Government Shutdowns in United States History, 10 Youngest Active/Current Lieutenant Governors in the U.S. (2022), 8 of the Youngest US Congresswomen in History, List of the 10 Youngest Current/Active U.S. Dominique Wilkins won the contest the following year, but in 1986 his Atlanta Hawks teammate Spud Webb made history when he defeated Wilkins in the final, preventing him from retaining his title. His win in 1980 was only the second In 1994 and 1997 respectively, Isaiah Rider and Kobe Bryant won the contest. He was also one of its shortest, standing at just 57. While coming out of the school, Walker wasnt a great shooter, but he has worked tirelessly to improve his mechanics and extend his range. Consequently, Robinson attempted a single dunk 14 times before completing it. Nate Robinson is one of the shortest players in the NBA, standing at just 59. But, despite his average height of 6 feet, Bynum has a lightweight and athletic build that allows him to move quickly among his opponents. James A. Garfield was the 20th President of the United States, who did not have time to really do anything because he was assassinated just 199 days into his presidency. He A nine-year-old kid member of the Everett Family performed an assisted slam dunk and hung on the rim for 34.06 seconds. Africa being the other. When he was younger, Barack Obama thought about studying architecture, but felt that he was actually not as creative as he thought he was and turned to politics instead. Howard's most noteworthy dunk came during the first round, his second dunk overall, when he took off his jersey to reveal a Superman shirt and cape. heavyweight champion in UFC. 2015This year saw the return of the voting style that was last used in 2007. All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. Year of birth: November 11, 1996 Ross carried the momentum of his near-perfect first round, in which he scored a 99 out of a possible 100, with a stellar final round. He is the only president in U.S. history to serve two nonconsecutive terms. It was an error entered on Grants application to West Point, but the name stuck because he was U.S. Grant. Very few guys could do it, I was told that Wilt Chamberlain could do something like it but I never seen it. For the PG position at the next level, Lawson is undersized and athletically unprepared. Clinton was a centrist Democrat, whose legacy is marred by his affair with Monica Lewinsky, who was only 22 years old at the time, and his impeachment, which was related to the investigation into his relations with Lewinsky. Unfortunately, historians and scholars often rank Pierce as one of the worst and least memorable presidents. Tillman is the youngest person in Michigan to serve a life sentence. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Affiliate Disclosure: We may earn commissions from purchases made on Amazon via our links. Blake Griffin won the 2011 slam dunk contest by jumping and dunking over the hood of a Kia sedan on February 19 in Los Angeles. [2][5] Erving then completed a dunk from the free throw line, winning the contest. Controversy over Dunk Contest authenticity. Year of birth: 2004 Year of birth: 1994 John F. Kennedy is the only president that received a Purple Heart. His dunks were often spectacular, and he thrilled fans with his aerial acrobatics. After his presidency, Grant traveled the world and assumed an unofficial diplomatic role. He can get to the basket at will and finishes well around the rim. Crime: Murder Thomas McCloud and his best friend brutally beat a homeless man, Wilford Hamilton, to death in Michigan. Evan Miller then brutally beat Mr. Cannon until his death. Who is the youngest NBA player to win a dunk? James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States and a pretty obscure historical figure. [2], de Silva was born in Manchester, England and was raised by her father, a Sri Lankan-born Physics and Chemistry Professor. [14][13] Although he received the winner's $15,000 check, Hillman did not receive a trophy until 2017. Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States and the first African American president in U.S. history. Roosevelt was re-elected in 1904 and he completed his second term in 1909. [11] That year, NBA held its first Slam Dunk Contest as a one-off, season-long event similar to NBA Horse event held the following season. One of his most exciting dunks was a high-flying dunk over former Slam Dunk Contest winner, 5'7" Spud Webb. Although Cleveland enjoyed his return to life as a private citizen, he always wanted a second term and went after it in 1892. Iverson won a bronze medal for the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Lawson was drafted 18th overall in the 2009 NBA draft due to concerns about his height and his frequently sprained ankle. Milo O. performed a 106.5-inch dunk using a mini ball. 12 YEAR OLD WebTikTok video from loveforhoops (@loveforhoops): "Young Kobe Bryant One of the most underrated dunkers ever #fyp #foryou #nba #kobe #kobebryant #legend #kobe8 #lakers #mixtape #throwback #nostalgia #loveforhoops". Age at Start of Presidency: 46 years, 5 months, 1 day Walker set an NBA record by making 19 three-point field goals in the first three games of the season, becoming the first player in NBA history to do so. In 2012, he was traded to the Golden State Warriors, where he spent one season before signing with the Chicago Bulls in 2013. WebShe graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Intelligence Analysis ( summa cum laude) from the American Military University at 11 years old and completed a Master's Degree in Intelligence Studies from the Harvard University at 13 years old, the youngest ever to do so. Obama was re-elected in 2013 and served a full second term. 2000 8. In 1980 Seve Ballesteros became the first European to win the US The record measurement is height: in centimeters, with the equivalent measurement given in feet and inches. He also provides one-on-one instruction and clinics. Ross took on Jeremy Evans of the Utah Jazz, Eric Bledsoe of the Los Angeles Clippers, Kenneth Faried of the Denver Nuggets, Gerald Green of the Indiana Pacers, and James White of the New York Knicks. His career scoring average of 26.7 points per game is the highest ever for a player under 6 feet tall. Felder received the Horizon League Freshman of the Year award in 201314. McCloud and his friends beat a third homeless man, who survived with broken ribs and a broken nose. At 5'6", Spud Webb is the shortest player to Year of going to jail: 1893 Despite being the leagues smallest player, he made the NBA All-Rookie team in 1971. Kay Felder is an emerging basketball player from the United States and one of the NBAs shortest players. He thrived in 13 NBA seasons with the San Diego Chargers and Houston Rockets, averaging double figures in scoring each year. Check out every NBA slam dunk contest winners since 1984. On January 18, 2010, he set a new career-high with 29 points in a 108-103 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Obama also served as a U.S. In 2007, he received the Community Service Man of the Year Award and the African American Achievement Award from the Mercer County Prosecutors Office. Political Party: Democratic. Year of going to jail: 2001 He is an incredible player, and despite his small stature, he has proven that he can compete with the best of them. Stansbury defeated Kersey in a dunk-off to break their tie. It really was as simple as that. Standing at just 59, Thomas can fly high above the rim and throw down some serious dunks. Kobe Bryant, age 14, dunked for the first time and it wasn't a work of art. Saturday night at age 18, he became the youngest player to win the NBA' The Battle Round was then composed of one-on-one "battles", with the first team to three victories being the champion. He was a skilled violinist and talented artist, whose painting of the Governor Peabody was displayed at the Worlds Fair in St. Louis in 1904. It's not rare for our writers and team members to collaborate and work together to create the articles you read on the site. So we said, 'Well if that's the case, let's have a contest.' Garfield served as a member of the Ohio State Senate and was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1863 until his election in 1880. "[2], In 1976, Arthur Erhat filed a patent for "a rim that had give but immediately returned to its original position," making dunking safe for the first time by significantly reducing the shattering of backboards. On February 16, 2008, the contest was held in New Orleans. Crime: Murder original sound - Dexton Crutchfield. After going undrafted in the 1998 NBA Draft, Boykins spent a few years bouncing around between different teams before finally settling with the Denver Nuggets in 2002. The Phoenix Suns' Amar'e Stoudemire alley-ooping 360 off a soccer-style header from teammate Steve Nash; J. R. Smith putting it around his back and dunking, and the new champion, Josh Smith alley-ooping over Kenyon Martin all wowed the crowd with their maneuvers. Iguodala pulled off a dunk where he started out of bounds from the right side of the baseline while teammate Allen Iverson bounced the ball off the back of the right side of the backboard. His height is 511 feet, which is not considered short in general, but in basketball, he is one of the shortest players to dunk. the winner. 266 Likes, 21 Comments. 2013The final round was decided by fan voting via text messaging. Iguodala caught the ball in mid-air behind the backboard, spun around to the other side while ducking his head (to avoid colliding with the backboard) and dunked it with his right hand. The truth is, prisons dont discriminate with age. Duration of Presidency: January 20, 1961 November 22, 1963 He ranks seventh all-time in scoring average and fourth all-time in free throw percentage. While Felder may not be amongst the tallest players in the NBA, he more than makes up for it with his incredible athleticism and leaping ability. Chicago's Michael Jordan won back-to-back dunk contest victories in 1987 and in 1988. He averaged more than thirty points per game in the Eastern League and once set a record with 72 points. Crime: Murder He played in the NBA for nine years, for six different teams. Year of going to jail: 2004 Tillman and his best friend, Thomas McCloud, were charged for the murder of the homeless man, who died a week following the attack. 1988Ron Harper (Cleveland) was to participate but withdrew due to injury. Victims: 0 This is the second-shortest term that a president has served, after William Henry Harrisons singular month in office. 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