The WNBA is known for many things, but dunking is not one of them. Female athletes simply don’t tend to shake the rim much during their games. Even so, the league has witnessed a few solid slams over the years from some of their best and strongest athletes.
Can a 5.8 guy dunk?
Spudd Webb who is 5’7” actually won a dunk contest. Assuming you have average arm length you would have to jump 34 inches or so to touch the rim and you will have to jump about 40 inches to actually dunk, if your reach is below average it’s going to make it even harder to do, but it will take a while to train.
How many times has Brittney Griner dunks?
Brittney Griner’s WNBA dunks: 23 and counting Brittney Griner has dunked 17 times in the regular season, five times in the All-Star Game and once in the playoffs.
Who is the shortest dunker?
#1 Spud Webb Webb is the shortest NBA dunker who won an NBA small dunk contest. In 1986, he beat his teammate Dominique Wilkins (legendary dunker himself) with two perfect 50s in the final round.
Who created the windmill dunk?
Brief history: Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins combined his power and athleticism to create an iconic dunk that has stood the test of time. But while Wilkins is the unquestioned pioneer, Vince Carter built on the move and his 360 windmill might be the most famous variation.
