Special All-Star Edition of OKC Thunder Swag and Shade
Feb 18, 2017; Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) acts like he is flying a drone to use in his dunk attempt in the slam dunk contest during. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY SportsIn fairness, replicating what occurred in the 6ix in 2016 was going to be a reach. Granted, Aaron Gordon was observably lacking his physical prowess, and clearly still not 100 percent. However, the predominant slam dunk favorite was just one of 20 participants. First of all, the Skills Challenge offers arguably, the best of the night came courtesy of Jokic and Kristaps Porzingis. From there however it was a constant downward skid, generating tons of social media shade.
Related: Lackluster slam dunk event fails to meet expectations
State Farm needed extra insurance for NOLA All-Star Saturday Night shade:
Most tweets focused on the lackluster dunk event, however, there was ample shade thrown at the evening itself:
I've wasted 2+ hours of my life. #AllStarSaturday
— Giants Nation (@NYG_Nation10) February 19, 2017
This dunk contest = 😴😴😴 #VerizonDunk
— Giants Nation (@NYG_Nation10) February 19, 2017
Can I get a refund for 3 hours of my life wasted? #AllStarSaturday
— Patrick Eh (@PatArzoomanian) February 19, 2017
Go from outstanding dunk contest last year to most underwhelming dunk contest this year. 1 of worst #AllStarSaturday in a long time
— Kevan Arnold (@KevanInSevan) February 19, 2017
Best Shade Tweet Nominee:
Was it me or did Kyrie's shot look a little flat? #AllStarSaturday
— Rob Ostrom (@RobOstrom) February 19, 2017
I've seen better dunks during a baptism service.. #NBADunkContest
— Hayden Hampton (@haydenhampton22) February 19, 2017
One fan utilized a Westbrook picture to drive home their point:
The MJ Meme will live on forever:
LMFAOOO the internet still undefeated #NBADunkContest #VerizonDunk #StateFarmSaturday #trynextyear #jordanface pic.twitter.com/mZEkKAmXrw
— K 💫 (@iamkashawn) February 19, 2017
James Harden’s outfit also got it’s fair amount of shade:
James Harden wearing the Reynolds Wrap Spring/Summer 17 collection. #NBADunkContest pic.twitter.com/wdFvx5muFa
— Thomas Harden (@TJ_Harden95) February 19, 2017
I'm convinced James Harden's outfit is subtle advertising for the new Power Rangers reboot. #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/KLEG75NpQt
— Adrian Garro (@adriangarro) February 19, 2017
Harden looks like he raided the wardrobe from the tin man from the wizard of oz #AllStarSaturday #NBAAllStar
— Dan Vilardo (@DanVilardo) February 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/800Hertz/status/833133283571560448
Wait, maybe Harden took his cues from Wiggins outfit last year?
Next up, one man who happens to play for the OKC Thunder stole the weekend from beginning to end…