The Superman Dunks were performed by Dwight Howard at the 2008 and 2009 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. During these performance, Howard, center for the Orlando Magic, retires to a phone booth and changes into a Superman cape before dunking.
In 2009, Howard brought in his own 12 foot backboard to further demonstrate his impressive jumping skills. Howard and Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks were finalists in the 2009 competition. Robinson was the winner with 52% of the votes.
Dwight Howard 12 foot dunk video, where can I see it? Where you impressed by the latest superman dunk?(3 Answers)
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Here is a quality video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY5F4sTGlmM
Will Dwight Howard win the Dunk Contest for a 2nd time?(2 Answers)
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I gotta think he's the favorite -- he's got the skills and the creativity, and he'll obviously want to live up to last year's Superman ...
Where can I find a description of Nietzche's Superman?(0 Answers)
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Fast Facts
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Howard won the dunk contest in 2008 and lost to Robinson in 2009
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Robinson made a dunk over the caped Howard
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Some maintained the 2008 Superman Dunk was not technically a dunk, as Howard "threw" the ball into the hoop
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In response, Nate Robinson wore "kryptonite shoes"
