Dwight Howard - 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest (Champion) (Improved Quality)

[@samfraley4570]

Back when Kobe liked dwight

[@阿萨德阿萨德-q6c]

Serious?

[@harrisongarms2052]

阿萨德 阿萨德 you must not watch ball

[@阿萨德阿萨德-q6c]

interesting，you win.

[@PanDaMan-yd3ef]

@@阿萨德阿萨德-q6c Your English sucks. I assume you're Chinese?

[@artisticskillz01]

They fell out because kobe tried telling dwight how to win a ring & dwight thought he was too good for advice

[@bahia0347]

Announcer logic: Supermans here! Sings Indiana Jones theme music

[@consequences5516]

SemiGod they are basically identical with a few differences

[@lucid_ap1470]

Ikr

[@josephsong6083]

SemiGod ikr 😂

[@mikejulz87]

Carnage LikesPasta still not the same lol

[@Happy-cm7uo]

Deep_2003 😂😂

[@michaelballspenis2723]

Player: *breathes* Kenny: “LADIES AND GENTLEMAN IT IS OVER I AM LEAVING THE BUILDING”

[@riceljohnpahimolin6148]

Lmao

[@bryanmarty7085]

haha and quitting his job

[@ajaykapila3021]

Its over will never get old

[@vincefromph9264]

I quit my job, i never seen anything like that in my life

[@desmondlouden4295]

🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@darrenong5410]

Who came back because Dwight did the same “Superman” Dunk in the 2020 allstar

[@emanueleguarducci8836]

He talk about me !

[@luffysan4448]

The best judges are here.

[@divineexility7725]

Lmfao

[@pjfromthepjs7360]

Darren Andrei I did , this was a way better performance

[@boiustoius7023]

@@pjfromthepjs7360 you cant forget, dwight was like 23, he's 34 now

[@NoCluYT]

I can't believe this was 12 years ago

[@ting7709]

Me either

[@feilin0423]

naw it’s titled wrong this was like 5 years ago

[@TridentVruinzTheSniper]

Yellow Jesus Lmao. I remember watching this live as a kid. Stop cappin

[@tico7331]

Yellow Jesus no it wasnt

[@feilin0423]

Tico yes it is. I live with Howard ! What chu mean

[@AZNxBlackTech]

Had to come back here to cleanse my eyes from this years contest

[@dagakage]

Bruh I’ve seen better dunks in game than in that dunk contest

[@aviazx1799]

I thought last year sucked until I saw this year's smh.

[@isaiahmohi455]

Aviaz X this years was way better from last years wtf

[@AnhBoyDad]

Hhhahahahhahahahhahahhahahahahahhahahahhaahhahaha

[@DaDualityofMan]

That sucks, I haven't watched a slam dunk contest in like a decade, I was thinking of watching it this year but I guess there's no point.

[@burakyuksel7596]

Had to come back here after it was announced that Dwight Howard will participate in the dunking contest.

[@kostatroy6332]

He was an athletic beast back then

[@ClaudineHerrera]

Burak Yüksel I'm in to his comeback, this was gonna be fun!

[@ISniffWeeD-]

Kosta Troy he still got hops so for sure he gon win

[@audreyzondo9070]

Gay man can't jump

[@ISniffWeeD-]

Audrey Zondo yes he can dumbass

[@jonathanstroupe2706]

God, I remember voting for Dwight via text. Lol man how times have changed.

[@dusk6159]

Damn, indeed

[@Phelps-1247]

DW is back

[@betterthanyesterday3912]

What did God say back to you?

[@omegamanGXE]

@@betterthanyesterday3912 he said ligma

[@kryrins]

@@omegamanGXE Its been 1 year, so I will say it.. Ligma what?

[@WadersIsBack]

Kenny's Reactions are so insane this day will be legendary in the brain of dunk contest fans forever.🏀🏀🏀

[@user-nq8tr1hw3w]

This the most underrated dunk contest of all time.

[@kyletomasi314]

Overrated*

[@scopedonyt2554]

@@kyletomasi314 fr

[@rickedits6885]

@@kyletomasi314 Overrated?

[@kc4271995]

King Of Pop you Tripping bro . Lavine vs Gordon ? Wilkins vs Jordan ??

[@Muttal9348]

@@kc4271995those aren’t underrated

[@MrCarterVince]

I remember watching it on tv. Still one of my fav dunk contests of all time. I miss 2008, everything about it

[@michaelcorleone2397]

2016 The Best Ever

[@ZEus1911THK]

yeah me too old things was good and now new contest are trash

[@danielbuezo9910]

The housing crisis has entered the chat

[@joe.limbus]

You miss the recession? Lol

[@omegamanGXE]

@@joe.limbus yeah it was dope

[@ninjasupersport]

This dude was the best center in the league at one point.

[@jakerojas4756]

Still is.

[@treecosmos386]

Not just the best center bro. At 1 time it was a debate on if he was the best player in the league. And that was at a time where Kobe and LeBron were playing

[@AD-ur1fk]

Best big man of his generation

[@nuelzsantana]

@@jakerojas4756hell no

[@jhomsubiaga-cabaro5715]

​@@AD-ur1fk Healthy and prime Dwight can dominate the New school Bigmen

[@kirioes]

Super man is in the building *sings Indiana Jones Theme* 😂😂

[@xeyz8177]

IsaiahTheWierdKZbinr 14 im suprised no one commented about sing oh wait

[@BrandonKohout]

I thought that was the 1950s Superman TV series theme song.

[@Biodroid11]

Between Star wars and Indiana jones

[@corindashockley991]

Loved seeing Kobe's reaction. RIP. Kobe. Dwight Howard rooting for you and the Lakers.Glad you and Kobe made peace.

[@TheOneKeyToLife]

5:41 this 3rd dunk was insane. No one had done that before and idk how he made it look so smooth

[@elasticorchestra7588]

That's easy. Not impressed....Both Aaron Gordon and Zack Lavine could sign a pair of snickers for this guy....

[@jasperag2158]

@@elasticorchestra7588 you stupid?

[@hellfearstrys]

@@elasticorchestra7588 do it then

[@jannilsheppardbiggschess845]

@@hellfearstrysv5 NJ l.kos0

[@noobthenoob55]

@@elasticorchestra7588 do it then

[@typical9339]

Dwight: does this dunk. Gets a 50 me: does this dunk in 2k dunk contest and gets a 30

[@CraigMcGuinn]

Primalsharkplays which of Dwight’s dunks did u do in 2k?

[@mattschumacher4581]

Primal yeah the 2k dunk contest is so stupid. I do a dunk that’s supposed to be “hard” and I only get a 37.

[@b.a_rio3996]

I would do a dunk I get a 37 they copied the same one get a 50

[@hardheadfat59]

Riothegoat 111 it’s a glitch set of dunks you have to do in order to win 🤫

[@b.a_rio3996]

@@hardheadfat59 ok

[@maryjanecallo2659]

I know this video is about Howard but seeing Kobe wth his smile broke my heart

[@kobeplayeddefensetoo1351]

Didn't break mine.. it made me smile.. just seeing Kobe smile was awesome.

[@maryjanecallo2659]

His smile brights up everyone. I/You cannot hate him. His smile is contagious 😍😭.

[@gjc3655]

Mine to

[@JonnyBeoulve]

RIP

[@Japles123]

Make a time a machine pls

[@hannahhuynh4136]

This is crazy. This now is 10 years ago. I feel like I watched this yesterday:0

[@jpnaish9025]

@hannah blackery same, came back today and thought I watched this a few years ago. thne red the title and realized it was 10 years ago when I was 18 xD

[@ta4life27]

Same here man has it been that long already

[@David-oc7ni]

Daniel Purdy lmfao what the fuck daniel

[@jakerojas4942]

Lord knows why 10 years flew by

[@omchaioksomchai4013]

😜 i ok 👌

[@Rico24337]

I remember when this aired I was very unimpressed with his third dunk. Then they played the slo-mo and I realized he tapped it off the backboard first LOL

[@jjturner7463]

I had to come back to this after that thing they called a dunk “contest” the other day

[@anthonylewis8253]

Me too

[@salmanahjum-mathee9055]

Truly horrific. Calling it a dunk contest disrespects the dunk contest

[@franciswillis1673]

This super man dunk was garbage. It’s the dunk contest. Not the lay up contest. What if mike would have thrown the ball in instead of dunking it.

[@allengreene9954]

@@franciswillis1673. Don’t be a Killjoy and let People enjoy the moment.

[@mr_Iceman7]

I’ll never forget watching it live and hearing the crowd reactions to the replays at 4:12. Realizing he threw the ball made it so much better, I was laughing so hard in amazement😂🔥

[@EdSmith313]

With the Superman music as the cherry on top!

[@petiteexplication6249]

that is the dwight we deserve

[@calebabernathy6015]

Who's here in 2020 just to watch Kobe smile? :)

[@hantran3396]

Caleb Abernathy I miss him :(

[@danielb6937]

piss off

[@yuliartoandry]

Kobe always smiles. Even now, he is smiling

[@realVicTorres02]

If he was still alive along with Gianna if the accident didn't happen, then he would definitely see him at the All-Star 2020.

[@borismilojevic1052]

Fuck Kobo

[@Ghiton1512]

Kenny’s reaction to the superman dunk just gets the goosebumps flying

[@cheesesteakphilly]

Now Kenny says it for every dunk and every play.

[@thechampaigncypherseries8856]

::hums indiana jones theme:: 🤣🤣

[@JJ-zy3zv]

He’s the GOAT of being a hype man

[@brianbaty5686]

Charles kills me with his commentary 😆 🤣

[@mackindle12345]

pause at 4:38... yes, ok, it's not as technically complex as some of Lavine's, Gordon's or Carter's dunks, but *this* is still one of the greatest dunks I've ever seen... LOOK HOW HIGH OFF THE GROUND HE IS 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@nimatalebi1912]

i think people underrated jameers pass at 4:45 as well,, thats a 1 in a million chance pass for that to be 1st try. because whos throwing lobs at an arc that high??? literally never seen again

[@choirenthusiast4545]

Tbh, it was a smart creative dunk from Dwight. That leg kick made it seem like he was flying.

[@MrMa1981]

Carter? For doing what? Carter is the most overrated dunker of all time. Even Dwight is way more creative than him.

[@RobThaBank]

​@MrMa1981 You shittin me 😂😂 Vince didn't practice his dunk contest attempts he thought of everything on the fly. Plus he literally jumped over a 7 footer in a game.

[@blazingcomet7329]

(2nd dunk) the falling star dunk METEOR JAM!

[@fredrechid1544]

Golden Darkness THANK U NOBODY THINK IT A DUNK !!!

[@klaarkkent4199]

Word to kagami!!!!

[@Vierhoek]

It totally reminded me of Kagami haha, although this one wasn't from the free throw line.

[@Cardiaccat98]

Now that I think about it, he could have touched rim but it wouldn’t looked as impressive if he did in my opinion

[@bass.dandhy3365]

kuruko no tasuke

[@deenzy]

Kobe is a legend

[@ridhoadityawidodo7066]

Judin Haris tapi rip

[@Jccob]

Judin Haris this isn’t even about fucking Kobe so stfu

[@mint-o5497]

PhreshFunk so can the guy ur replying to

[@tok33n14]

Mint-O so can i. Fuck off

[@mint-o5497]

FlyingPanda ? ?? Ofc u can i never said u couldnt

[@athi-enkosimapukata1478]

Dwight was really in fire back then. Stilll one of my favorite players. ✌😎❤🔥👊👑

[@mrpsycholeojoey87]

I like when he threw the 10 on the table like that @ 4:06, lol. God Bless.

[@celarcega]

It’s difficult to see Kobe smile, it will always be heartbreaking. I’m not the biggest fan but he is and always be one of the greats. I give my respect. Wish he was here smiling like that at this years all star. If he would of known he had alil over a decade left of living life. How would he live? He maximized every potential. How would you live?

[@mrEFIP]

This a top ten dunk contest performance. To be 6'11 to jump that high, with that hang time. The entertainment factor with the super man cape. All the extra stuff made it special. If you disagree. Get all that Dwight hate out of your system and be objective for once in your life. Sheesh just listen to the damn announcers.

[@gwallah46]

forreal man..

[@hennyhardaway222]

Man this is top 5!

[@douglasdelgado6478]

mrEFIP it wasn't even a dunk

[@hkbrightshadow4225]

Douglas Delgado why isn't it a dunk? Someone flying high like mj and LBJ and Howard does not have to dunk by touching the rim

[@douglasdelgado6478]

hk brightshadow HE THREW IT BECAUSE HE COULDN'T RICH THE FUCKEN RIM YOU PPL ARE FUCKEN IDIOT NOBODY DOES THAT INTENTIONALLY FUCKN MORON

[@mdavison5able]

Watching this in 2020, seeing Kobe in the image I remember him from my childhood from (turning 25 this year) is heartbreaking man. R.I.P. Mamba. Will never forget the 08 All Star break

[@SubwaySam10]

Wtf are you talking about with your childhood

[@mdavison5able]

@@SubwaySam10 what are you confused about lol. He was an icon throughout my elementary and middle school years

[@champagnedadi7464]

Dwight wanted Kobe to assist him in this years dunk contest. After all the news, it’s just so sad now.

[@crockerakahops90sjumpmantexas]

Nah kobe wasn't passing the ball

[@wool3777]

因T1灌籃大賽過來重溫Howard以前的灌籃大賽🔥

[@matthewlee9879]

That Superman dunk is legendary,I can totally imagine Superman ( Clark ) throwing the ball into the hoop due to the concern for the rim,not wanting to breaking it.

[@junjin93]

真高興Howard 來台灣 這屆真的是很有創意的秀

[@joejohnson8934]

The self alley oop Mid Air dunk - most under rated dunk

[@92kris]

Facts

[@joss_men171]

3:17 R.I.P Kobe we will Miss you

[@8topboy]

Rip dikembe. I come back to watch this every year! Elite dunks

[@neilsethhalago7934]

Seeing kobe still breaks it man 💔

[@martinracey7439]

even being as tall as he is... this is top 5 all time dunks. he was parallel in that one dunk.

[@jacobpitsis7700]

Rip Dwights Vertical

[@deeztruckz2430]

He can still hop 30". He used to have about a 40" vert

[@asahdkhaledexecutiveproduc1511]

Tell that to muscala lmao.

[@davidthemarineveteran4589]

Chris Wise he plays for the hornets.

[@el34glo59]

@@deeztruckz2430 I think he had a higher than 40 vert

[@TheMrKobeBryant2012]

If Kobe's vertical is 38" in his prime, he has about a 40".

[@CREEDO.]

YOOOOO MY BOY DWIGHT THE HOF, THE GOAT

[@fredator76]

That was probably the best dunk contest performance ever. So much creativity and he made it fun too. That 12ft dunk I'm not so sure Vince could do it

[@anthonyware6004]

I would go that far. Lavine vs Gordon was the most impressive one to me. Also Jordan vs Dominique. People slept on Steve Francis, McGrady and VC.

[@kylein9869]

@@anthonyware6004 Jason Richardson and Desmond Mason are really underrated too in the contest

[@cmonson1]

I think in his prime, after some practice VC could probably get to 12ft. He's only a few inches shorter than Dwight. Despite the commentators on during the contest he did that one... Dwight is only an inch taller than Lebron and Shawn Kemp.

[@nuelzsantana]

Youre insane if you think VC cant dunk on 12ft.. he legit was high enough to put his elbow in the 10ft.. stop it

[@el34glo59]

​@@kylein9869Richardson is my favorite behind VC

[@sweetbrosis4820]

RIP Kobe and Gigi. You will be missed.

[@likotyo7494]

I am see you again kobe!😭

[@Thelastbased]

Damn Kyle Lowry in a memphis warm up good times good times

[@JJ-zy3zv]

Greatest dunk contest of all time to be honest. This was unbelievable. I’ll never forget watching it live

[@templetonpeck7949]

#1 Gordon vs LaVine #2 This #3 Iguodala vs Robinson Imo

[@CraigMcGuinn]

@@templetonpeck7949 Vince Carter’s 2000 dunk contest performance has to be #4 on your list in that case

[@hmrhuang]

@@CraigMcGuinn And no way that contest is ranked that low! Some people need to lay off the drugs!

[@Tribal_Sky75]

1. Lavine vs Gordon 2. Jordan vs Wilkins 3. Vince Carter 2000 4. Dwight 2008 5. Jason Richardson 2003

[@Theseus.]

Vince Carter’s dunk contest is the best, kiddo. He did a *PERFECT* reverse 360 windmill dunk.

[@bruceperez2283]

I miss Kobe .. i still can't believe he is dead.

[@wolverinefangowings]

Here I am, minding my own business watching old dunk contests...and they show Kobe smiling that classic Kobe smile and now I'm crying.

[@animalbliss3713]

dwight represented kobe this year. duch respect

[@amoreholliday]

Dude

[@Garf2O]

Its almost as if when kobe was alive and still in the NBA he would get featured on TV or something, crazy bro

[@betterthanyesterday3912]

Why? Kobe is awesome, man!

[@devaniposey5540]

This solo perfromance is way better than a bunch of players from the past decade and now

[@purposeandgoals1189]

Kennyyy 😂😭😭 "I'm leaving the building I quit my job"

[@andreigabriellabayan3616]

Lowkey one of the greatest dunk contest performances of all time

[@SixthDream]

Not a dunk.

[@JJ-zy3zv]

HIGH KEY , this is # 1

[@kobeplayeddefensetoo1351]

This definitely has to be a top 3 perfomance.

[@CraigMcGuinn]

Where on the podium do you have this performance

[@kobeplayeddefensetoo1351]

@@CraigMcGuinn 3-4 after going back to the old dunk contests. Vince Carter #1 , Zack & Aaron has to be 2 then maybe this 1. I know Jason Richardson had some crazy dunks, but his competition wasn't good.

[@MrZahsome]

Man, Dwight really was amazing. Sad how he never truly lived up to his potential.

[@codysterling9974]

He got hurt Despite what people think

[@jalenjalen3685]

I mean to be honest Dwight can still give you 13 and 10....

[@thisworldfakeashell4098]

His ass was weak as fuck!😩

[@jradisrael6166]

He didn’t have any moves

[@Dommy521]

mutliple all-star, all nba teams, defensive player of the year awards... how did he not live up to his potential?

[@martinkucerka6451]

These were good times for the NBA... Kobe, Dirk, Nash, Shaq, Ray Allen, Yao Ming, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, Parker, Manu and upcoming young stars LeBron, Wade, Melo, Bosh, Paul, Dwight...

[@KiarRushing]

Damn…. Now only Bron Melo Dwight(lakers) and CP3 left 😔

[@Bigmoneybaker]

@@KiarRushing only bron and cp left

[@matthewk7015]

KOBE IS EVERYWHERE... I STILL CANT BELIEVE HE IS GONE... RIP.KOBE

[@risanmoses6546]

Dwight Howard is the best in slam dunk contest

[@bkirkbir]

Back when dunk contest makes a smile on your face

[@kingkane8976]

If your here in 2021 your a true legend

[@JJ-zy3zv]

The Superman dunk is iconic probably the greatest moment in dunk contest history (yes not Jordan)

[@henrywashington3732]

I love D12 and all his dunks. However I think it's the whackest! Looks like he didn't get enough air, so he thru it in! Vince Carters 1st dunk, is the greatest dunk in history!

[@yorkrothschild9922]

@@henrywashington3732 exactly!! He would’ve missed the entire rim if he would’ve tried to follow through with that dunk..

[@devinlwoods]

​@henrywashington3732 I'm one of the only ones, but that superman dunk was STUPID. The pass by Nelson was amazing.

[@juancarlosdelossantos9984]

Wao que tiempos aquellos que este muchacho era el futuro de toda la nba , pero la conducta y las lecciones acaban con los atletas.

[@waynewolcott4945]

Dwight Howard's Superman is the best lay up i have ever seen

[@prudenciomangaoangiii403]

wtf

[@JRS-j9m]

FR! That wasn't a dunk. Jump shot or layup at best. His hand had no contact with the rim. What is everyone on about?

[@allengreene9954]

@@JRS-j9m. People was entertained compared to the garbage ass “ Dunk Contests” we’ve had the last 3-4 Years.

[@JRS-j9m]

@@allengreene9954 It was either a layup or a jump shot. Not at all a dunk.

[@LEGENDTHEGOD25]

These dunks were better than what we see today in the dunk contest

[@TheyCallMeMJ86]

Mac McClung has entered the chat

[@유재형-h3g]

3:55 Kobe ♥♥

[@Njioka7]

응 뒤 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@Veyronp87]

prime dwight was off the charts athletic. easy to forget these days.

[@xavier3753]

i miss the entertainment back in that time in NBA

[@kidzbop38isstraightfire92]

Incredible, my favorite dunk contest performance ever

[@terrancethomas9792]

When Dominique holds up a 10 and slams it down, now that’s a special dunk.

[@ericmassey1055]

"Let's go home! Okay let's go home." "He got a body like Superman I swear!" "OHHHHHHHH!!!" Judges don't even censor their thoughts for this man lol

[@jakobcoyne5701]

as close as we'll ever get to michael b jordan playing superman

[@mrpsycholeojoey87]

I always wonder where the ball came from at 3:44 until I realize his teammate from the background threw the ball to him, lol. God Bless.

[@vastryan8110]

I remember this day so well

[@PapaBear_08]

Just came here to refresh my eyes from what happened to the 2022 Nba Dunk Contest. 😅

[@furkankaya4665]

Kobe R.I.P ❤🕊

[@bennyelia1107]

Still better than 2022 dunk contest

[@dandougie363]

Bro the little kids on the koosh hoop is better than 2022

[@tramhoangphuc1]

Rest in Paradise Kobe :(

[@snkrhd8958]

damnnnnnn this is going to be 20 years old in 4 years!

[@jongkolkornsuviyanont9629]

I appreciate relationship in NBA everybody is friends so happy while them smile.

[@waynengonidzashe7648]

R.I.P KOBE 😢😭

[@tonybears7590]

6:53 Chris Smoove

[@servHis221]

Hehehehe...he could play a doppelganger

[@juancantalapiedra8730]

FrshBoiiTony Haze I

[@youssefelbouchini]

with that nose only chris has that nose lol

[@doge9373]

FrshBoiiTony Haze lol

[@northphilly1106]

What ashame he could have been top 5 centers in history

[@corygonzales5492]

Imagine if he never got injured

[@GoCards1983]

Love Dwight... he was never the same after surgery but still a HOF player no question

[@loca_loca1061]

My favvvv.. I did a school project in 08 on THIS.. wud Neva forget. it

[@BrandonKohout]

Dwight Howard was great with the Orlando Magic.

[@tehutibrim594]

Kobe look means even more now, he was like did dis dude just attempt that?!!

[@darrielaroya2095]

Man...kenny smith is legendary. Tattaran!

[@JAYEHILLMUSIC]

This is what we needed in 2022

[@gabrielaquino1466]

Rest easy Kobe, we will miss you.

[@ricoinacio]

Kobe vc é foda... Jamais vai ser esquecido. Fez parte da minha adolescência Respeito eterno

[@superme246]

Who's here to compare the 2008 superman Dwight to 2020 superdwight? I wish Kobe was watching Dwight when he honored him with his dunk💛💜

[@kenechi20]

My favorite will always be when Kenny Smith starts talking at 5:45

[@Fasizan]

First NBA match i have ever seen was the orlando magic vs the Knicks in february 2009 in MSG NYC. First time seeing Dwight Howard play in real life then. Damn what a time. 😍

[@cflo1386]

Dwight had a bag full of great dunks that night, it's crazy to think that was almost fifteen years ago.

[@gunkfunkulousmunktrunkulou4343]

3:16 Holy hell where'd Dwight go?

[@BookOnAir_]

1:39 “the kids? Nigga me, this shits crazy” 💀💀😂😂 wtf

[@SuperKingasher]

smiling with tears looking at Kobe

[@ItsAllLuv]

Calm down

[@bigdogmobilegamernation]

I can't wait until this year dunk contest

[@MateProductions11]

Dwight TOP 10 plays from NBA Bubble! @