Nate Robinson - 2006 NBA Slam Dunk Contest (Champion)

Round 1
First Dunk (Score: 49): 0:00
Second Dunk (Score: 44): 1:09
Round 2
First Dunk (Score: 44): 2:29
Second Dunk (Score: 50): 6:14
Tie Breaker
First Dunk (Score: 47): 8:32
February 18, 2006 - 5'9'' Knicks guard Nate Robinson found himself on the winning end of what some considered to be a controversial decision in the 2006 NBA Slam Dunk contest. This would be the first of an NBA record three dunk contest wins for Robinson.
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[@hillhank9917]

lol kobe Bryant at 6:45 saying what the fuck

[@abdellahbadaoui4042]

+hill hank lol the wtf and the look

[@PEProductionTeam]

a man that can make a dunk in between the legs (eastbay) and off two feet that's under 6 ft. is crazy...

[@jameswalker6864]

Not only under 6 ft, but under 5 ft 9 (NBA players are measured in sneakers so Nate Robinson is 5 ft 8 at most):

[@eljoelo2459]

It's because all that travel time going up, he can take a nap before reaching the rim.

[@jeffgao]

6:46 Kobe:" WTF!"

[@takticrazor408]

haha i saw that too

[@moedabro881]

why he say that?

[@rosanarobinson3401]

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[@rosanarobinson3401]

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[@AlwaysSmileTv]

kobe played in the NBA if you didnt know... wtf?

[@dewain2646]

Charles: If that kid is 5'9 then im skinny😂😂😂😂😂

[@Sincere_Arias672]

I'm 5'2 we the same height so hi skinny👋👋👋

[@icyboy771z]

His 5'8 barefoot and he has short arms too

[@coolwaterz]

he won this because its an athletic feat to be able to even touch half the net at 5'7 (nate may be listed as 5'9 but he's closer to 5'7) the fact that he's able to get so much vertical is astounding. if you're going to criticize it for lack of substance, you should also criticize the MJ dunk from the free throw line that won it. the beauty in MJ's dunk was the amount of air time he got which was another athletic feat bec otherwise, it was simply a one handed dunk, thats it. the beauty here is the sheer athleticism and amazing ability a guy a foot shorter than dunkers is able to display. honestly, it's insane how this guy is able to not only dunk but get enough air time to put the ball through his legs etc.. don't hate, you know you respect that.

[@MrGMXander]

+coolwaterz This. Too many people don't understand this. Maybe its because they never tried dunking or played ball. I have played and I can attest to how incredible it is even for the missed dunks. The made ones are just absurd. For most people under 6 feet, even touching the rim is good. Dunking is excellent but to do advanced dunks below 6 feet is something that just shouldn't be possible with earth's gravity.

[@hunterdevoto5404]

+MrGMXander I'm 6ft and can barely touch rim, much less dunk, Nate is very impressive

[@abigailweller3582]

+coolwaterz Dominique was robbed by MJ in my opinion. He had already done a variation of his contest winning dunk earlier.

[@benw1544]

I'm 5'7 and can touch half the net and it's not really an athletic feat

[@benw1544]

***** I agree

[@kjparlay]

7:53 probably the only time a guy *actually* jumped over someone during a dunk, and the guy didn't need to duck or didn't get his head scraped by the dunker's nutsack.

[@CortlandSW]

Gotta love Andre cheering him on, like he wasn't even tryna win

[@chillestbread9166]

Anyone see Shaq, Kobe, and Lebron's fashion choices? you can really tell what year this was even without looking at the title lol.

[@Zerospawnn]

That's some bullshit Iggy got robbed

[@ScribblesChannel]

6:45 Kobe said "what the fuck".

[@hifiproductions5957]

IKR!?

[@rossr4222]

Or who’s this guy?

[@tradtrad1000]

Bringing out Spudd was class. 16:15 "Give it up Houston" no one claps.

[@swarnerhill5554]

I Never been so impatient until this

[@vika0194]

insane how high he can jump

[@vonmillermillerlight58klub11]

He jumped directly over dwight one time too

[@sergiozavaleta4521]

VON MILLER #MILLERLIGHT #58KLUB #SACKHUNTIN but he grabbed him by the back of his jersey for help

[@one7deep7savage7]

He jumped/dunked over Shaq at practice just clowning around lol

[@wesleyjohnson6011]

One Deep Savage he did that dunk wearing shaq’s shoes......

[@maximo6639]

Jumping over a 5’8 gets you a 50, but jumping over a 7’5 gets you 47.

[@robertjebediahfreeman]

Correction: Jumping over 5'8 at 5'9 gets you a 50

[@justinthomas2880]

"I'm not sure they're going to give him a lot of points, for jumping over another short guy."

[@user-su3fk3qv3g]

This not just another guy this Spud Webb

[@yimbaiyoko]

@Wilt Chamberlain kenny smith was in a dunk contest

[@blitheixgaming1289]

His sheer level of athleticism and ability to do fancy dunks is insane.

[@goodvibeseveryday2813]

8:40 why was Nate looking into my soul

[@ronj7050]

GoodVibesEveryday I

[@Aerochalklate]

same. i'm mvp 🤩

[@JuicyCharon]

14:00 AI: "We got Robbed!!!"

[@berkekaraca2289]

L.M ı Miss AI so much :(

[@PsychoCaki]

@@berkekaraca2289 true' players like that u cant see anymore in NBA!

[@trollkenobi6727]

I also believe that Iguodala got robbed

[@ThEgAnStAbOy]

andre igoudala got robbed, he should've won that year, and it was sad cause he thought he did and even the judges said he shouldve and the crowd started to boo when nate won

[@CipknotP1]

KaykAy Igoudala made those slam dunk contests up with championship rings

[@Richarddae1841]

Nah bro a 5’9 guy dunking beats any type of flashy dunk.

[@daa_97]

onecrispynugget bro he missed like 10 dunks

[@prof3ssor178]

Nates Effort always been 💯! One of the strongest NBA players ever especially for a guard salute Nate Robinson

[@AM-dl7ot]

1:02 ''we both think you ugly ?''

[@eidolism]

Great dunks, but idk man. I have a lot of respect for someone so short who can do the things Nate can do, but he had way too many attempts for the crowd to keep their energy level up.

[@Minkah60]

Nephew had an Amazing NBA career some of the most memorable exhibitions of skill and athleticism in NBA history !!!

[@ricphilly4520]

Are you Nate’s uncle?

[@MajorrBison]

Its amazing how humans can lift off like Nate or anyone shorter, impressive.

[@lawreneph]

The best dunk that Nate did to me was when he jumped over Spud Webb's head. That was pretty impressive. That elevation and pose in the air was special and he caught the ball at the highest point.

[@Matt-eb3jh]

6:46 Kobe: wtf

[@streetjesus5287]

RIP kobe

[@walkingw3348]

I TOLD YOU MOM. JORDANS MAKE YOU FLY

[@grathlar]

I was on my feet the whole time when watched it live CRAZY BUNNIES!!

[@andrewnjunuri3530]

Charles said, if this kid 5'9' I'm skinny lmfao 😂😂😂😂

[@YouCantBrakeMe40]

My inspiration!

[@TrainerCTZ]

Endless attempts. What the hell were the rules this year?

[@TheDeeWho]

This is was the worst NBA television ever broadcast live. It was endless live cringing just for a couple highlight clips. Of course he had endless attempts, he was a guaranteed marketing phenomenon if he won. Fine he did it, but this is exactly when the slam dunk contest became a joke. I have a ton of respect and love for Nate but not for this. He was super fun to watch as a player, but this was terrible. Spud Webb was legit dunk contest dunking cuz he just went up and did it. This is practicing, not performing.

[@keatonperry7351]

This video hit one million views while i was watching it

[@Verykawaiiyoucantrelate]

This man was amazing also a great ball player all around loved him on my Knicks we didn't have alot lol

[@mrpsycholeojoey87]

Iggy might have got robbed, but I love the last nate Robinson dunk, even though it took him several tries. God Bless.

[@AcesWorld]

Even watching this now it I still react like the first time I saw it. Mind blowing shit

[@isaiahharvey520]

damn nice dunks for someone his size

[@els4006]

Spud Webb with the b-e-a-utiful assist coming in fresh off the bench haha 7:10

[@dash2k8gmail]

Iguodala was robbed by Robinson's 100 attempts.

[@langstongalloway8966]

Jesse Lee he wasn’t robbed. It’s very hard for a 5 foot 7 guy to dunk, let alone pull a between the legs, 360, etc

[@moosery]

Langston Galloway 5’9**

[@Marcusbrewerthebrewman]

Langston Galloway than don’t put him in the dunk contest

[@wadetheflash03]

+@@Marcusbrewerthebrewman Boy, shut up. You can't dunk tf

[@wadetheflash03]

He was not robbed, it's called judging correctly.

[@zCoulton]

6:45 Kobe said wtf haha

[@terencew3840]

15:02 " the 1986 slam JUNK"

[@RyllZGaming]

Lol "slum junk" 🤣🤣🤣

[@alphagamer4561]

6:47 Kobe Bryant is like wtf?

[@rxpchaos]

He Is Amazing

[@milky1697]

nate robinson the goat man to get up like that at 5'9 everyone gotta show him respect

[@jakebalinsky9436]

He ia my inspiration

[@kayafener9013]

Feelings turn into crying while seeing Kobe back😥❤️

[@harshman121092]

Shaq and T.O. dressed like wise guys 😂😂😂😂😂

[@joshuaevans5246]

Rip Kobe

[@Cisco661Barber]

Kobes like "wtf? I thought Nate was gunna wear a cape man "

[@enterprizesports5163]

I’m here after he just got knocked out

[@giftedintrovert]

i miss my manz Nate, he was about it fr

[@heisenberg4030]

cry for Kobe, RIP..

[@rldabomb33]

nate robinson is 5'8" looks like the same height as spud webb 5'7"... thats crazy hops..

[@eljoelo2459]

Craziest bounce ever. While some 6'1" dudes barely dunk, this guy won a slam dunk contest.

[@3hreejay242]

This man has some serious hops. Keep in mind he’s only 5’9😨

[@IceyBonG]

how many friggin tries did you got 2006?

[@eliteballers5383]

How long did it take him

[@danarius.t5866]

Nate is like a fucking human frog mannnn keep up the good work bro

[@rodduke2040]

Who was searching for rip Kobe...✋

[@cbm1838]

What’s the song at the end

[@12-1b_tolentinoayanvankurd3]

nate robinson is not the only small slammer. There is Spud Webb (5'7)

[@smokertaisan]

P diddy in the corner wisperin' to Nate " time to be strong, don't stop now straight to the top now..."

[@Seethi_C]

It's funny to think that he's still taller than Tom Cruise

[@yoshiinottherapper5492]

6:45 Kobe like wtf😂😂😂

[@henrybuchan5049]

This must look like the most incredible dunking show in the world without all the misses.

[@eli_jahsteven]

iggy should have won for sure. nate missed too many dunks and some werent that great.

[@roccoriccitelli5073]

5' 9" dumbass

[@iBalgruuf]

Rocco Riccitelli That's his listed height. He really is only 5'7.

[@TheClausewitz1832]

yeah but nate really had to work to try to win for his height

[@TheClausewitz1832]

Are you dumb he's not that tall

[@dwarz1991]

***** he was exaggerating the height difference to show you that there is a height difference

[@yuch1102]

Robbed, Robbed, Robbed, Robbed, Robbed! AI GOT ROBBED so freaking bad. Glad he a champion and Finals MVP now

[@BIGOPP718]

Nate got that

[@jamesg1339]

+leotube39 he took 16 atempts for one of his dunks

[@zo2shifty]

Lol, I thought you meant Allen Iverson, I feel so freaking dumb realizing it was Iggy after 5 minites

[@sergiozavaleta4521]

but who was the one that was on a team that blew a 3-1 lead?And who got blocked in game 7?And if Curry wasn't average in 2015 it would've gone to him but since curry was pretty bad they was just like shit we gotta give it to someone.

[@justin0216]

lol he blocks lebron's clutch shot for revenge in 2017 fnal game 3

[@captainwilliams1493]

RIP Kobe 🙏🏽

[@saidesen1171]

man can fly

[@Jeffshp21]

What shoes are those?

[@BjtheLawyer_]

the announcers made this funny. "He was a step to slow," "Yeah, like ben johnson on steroids" lol

[@langstongalloway8966]

I feel bad for the player when they keep missing the dunks. It must be very embarrassing, but I know every dunk they’re doing is extremely hard, especially for Nate

[@Jahmeirgodumb]

He can’t get Depressed he play for the Knicks😂😂😂

[@kylein9869]

My reaction watching a dwarf slam dunk 6:46

[@JPSimen]

Nate Took PEDs and he was allowed to dunk in games by opposing players. He was a fan favorite and considered a draw for ticket sales. Any Good Defensive player could easily stop him, but he was given a pass. Then he died, by getting punched in the face. RIP.

[@mr.h3lmsl3y]

I met Nate Rob while going to school like 6 in the morning and he got arrested for a DUI. I was maybe 16, and we was about the same height…. 5’7 Still , #DunkContest🐐

[@eronlauchie4092]

Kobe at 6:46 Lol

[@llkoii1720]

3:07 The old guy is bill russell 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@mburgin19]

Kobe at 6:47 " what the fuck?!"

[@elijacole463]

I that shit two

[@TheOldschoolkat03]

Ty Lou and rip Hamilton sitting there looking like the Youngbloodz haha

[@deusrex2970]

Whos here after Jake knock him down? 😂

[@monscopersson]

7:39 Turkleton approves

[@phillyj492]

they got all the Ogs on that arena.

[@kaimargonar]

Should take 1 point off for every missed dunk. Kill's the mystique of dunk

[@alldayumday2660]

Look at those hops doe

[@davidlcue]

I forgot how many chances he had to make his dunks. Absolutely ridiculous.

[@BiocraftVelozitySwag]

Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of Nate. But his 5'9 + his vertical are the reason he won this dunk, I mean, a score of 49 for a 360? Iggy should have won this dunk contest.

[@horrormena]

nate robinson proove the shorter players can make incredible plays,3 times winner on dunk contest.........WHAT THE!!!

[@percussionjamz6704]

damn he had those hops

[@shiozza]

He won cause he was short, NOT because he was the better dunker!

[@kevind3619]

a decade ago today

[@heyyybbbjjj]

Nice slam dunk Nate Robinson 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀💎💵

[@CasperCameron]

What shoes was he wearing

[@caleblangewisch2459]

White Vans

[@bartvankampen9960]

Im 6'2 and cant even dunk the damn thing

[@mahermahmoud7994]

did kobe said WTF 6:46

[@martellnicholas401]

Let’s give him 50 goes at it & still rate it the same as if he did it 1st time! Stolen from igy pathetic rules..

[@MrMa1981]

TURK!

[@TheNossi]

3:45 who is the guy in the german football jacket?

[@criscurtean]

p diddy

[@GammaSouljah]

This guy is from the Diatrine Star system 200 lights from here how the hell can he jump so high......

[@RenegadeGunn]

1. Spud Webb 2. Nate Robinson 3. Steve Francis 4. Derrick Rose 5. Russell Westbrook 6. Damien Lillard 7. Chris Paul What other shorter NBA dunkers do you know?

[@1217ap]

Its not about how many tries its how the dunk look