Because Derrick Jones Jr. and Aaron Gordon were putting on a show, the NBA veered from the rules and gave each an extra dunk in the final dunk-off. And given the game situation, there's a bit of karma involved in that. All Rights Reserved. Derrick Jones Jr. deserves a bit of leeway when it comes to dunks. Miami Heat leaper Derrick Jones Jr. defeated his Orlando Magic counterpart Aaron Gordon in a shocking NBA dunk contest result, particularly after Gordon leaped over … Several legends have held the dunking belt in their career (there’s still time, LeBron). Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. is up for a rematch with Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon after barely edging him in the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest on … Just put the ball in the hoop. But there's a time and a place for big dunks, and a 23-point deficit in the second half isn't one of them. The one to end all others. He took a pass from Damian Lillard and soared for the dunk, but got his comeuppance when he failed to finish the slam. Jones won the Slam Dunk Contest over Aaron Gordon during the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend. The two finalists in February’s electrifying dunk contest met on. In fairness to Jones, he makes a good percentage of the highlight dunks he tries. That was the dunk contest. Derrick Jones Jr. claimed the Slam Dunk Contest title, out-dueling Aaron Gordon in a thrilling double-tiebreaker dunk-off. Derrick Jones Jr. Full Highlights: 2017 NBA Slam Dunk Contest The dunk contest champion continues to impress. He's athletic enough to pull plays like this off, and dunk of the year candidates have to come with a high degree of difficulty. The last Slam Dunk contest won in this city was in 1988, when Michael Jordan famously outdueled Atlanta Hawks dunk … "As a kid, I told my father I was going to win one, and I got it," he said. ... Derrick Jones Jr. takes flight with two fast break dunks. Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. edged the Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon to win the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night at the United Center. Jones Jr. and Gordon advanced to the finals out of a four-person group that also included Milwaukee Bucks swingman Pat Connaughton and Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard. Puma has circled Jones throughout the season, sending product to South Beach in recent months as the two sides worked toward a deal, and Jones tested the sneakers. Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat - Full Game Highlights | March 10, 2019 | 2018-19 NBA Season ️ Subscribe, Like & Comment for More! In the aftermath of his narrowly claimed slam dunk contest win, Jones signed a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal with Puma, adding the 6 … Don't get fancy. And it was by a couple of inches - namely, the top of Tacko Fall’s head. Jones wore a white and pink Puma Clyde Hardwood sneaker to sync with the Heat's colorful "Vice Nights" jerseys in the contest, while showcasing a variety of between-the-legs and windmill dunks. print CHICAGO -- Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. outlasted Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon in a memorable slam dunk contest on Saturday that required two tiebreaker jams. section: | slug: look-blazers-derrick-jones-jr-misses-badly-on-dunk-of-the-year-attempt | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | The brand offered him the endorsement deal shortly after he carried home the trophy on All-Star Saturday Night, which coincided with his 23rd birthday. It is officially licensed by the National Basketball Association. Here's Derrick Jones Jr. trying (and failing) to make up a 23-point deficit with a single dunk. Player: Derrick Jones Authentication: Product Description: This original photograph captures Derrick Jones Jr. in action during the 2020 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. defeated Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon in an epic duel Saturday to win the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest in Chicago's United Center. Don't seek out highlights. VIDEO ARCHIVES. Gordon bowed out with a 47 on his sixth and final dunk, ceding the duel to Derrick Jones Jr., after stringing together perfect, 50-grade scores on his first five attempts. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. 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CHICAGO - Aaron Gordon lost another epic dunk contest. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. He wouldn't have won a Dunk Contest if he hadn't. "So I'm going to go get another one next year. Derrick Jones, Jr. was cleared for take-off on Wednesday night, as the Portland Trail Blazers visited the Sacramento Kings. He's a Slam Dunk Contest winner, after all, and with a nickname like Airplane Mode, he can certainly fly. With nearly 6.5 million viewers tuned in to an epic dunk-off between Aaron Gordon and Derrick Jones Jr., the 2020 slam dunk contest helped launch each player not only to new heights on the hardwood, but also in the marketing world. Jones didn't do that here, and it created one of the early season's funniest lowlights. WINNER: Derrick Jones Jr. Tweet. In the aftermath of his narrowly claimed slam dunk contest win, Jones signed a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal with Puma, adding the 6-foot-6 high-flyer to a select group of NBA and WNBA athlete partners with the company. If you’ve ever tuned into the NBA’s Top 10 plays of the night, chances are that Derrick Jones Jr. has skied high in the air on your television screen. pic.twitter.com/878QwexhN9. They both had perfect scores in their first two dunks in the second round, forcing an overtime round. Phoenix Suns rookie Derrick Jones Jr has played in 6 career NBA games for a total of 20 minutes. Jones went for a memorable dunk and came up laughably short. *Due to quantity levels, we do at times list a stock image of the product. 1:26 am ET, LeBron reflects on Kobe's legacy: 'Legends never die', Celtics' Jaylen Brown makes NBA history in win, Kawhi drops 34, Clippers win 7th game in a row, Wizards return to action after six postponements, Curry passes Miller on all-time NBA 3-pointers list, Heat to use COVID-sniffing dogs for fans at arena. Derrick Jones Jr. Takes Flight for 2017 Slam Dunk Contest An unusual path to the pros has led a one-time top recruit to Phoenix. In the third quarter of the Los Angeles Clippers' blowout victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, Jones saw an opportunity for a highlight despite his team trailing big. Derrick Jones Jr. deserves a bit of leeway when it comes to dunks. Yes, such a slam might have ignited some momentum and potentially helped spark a comeback, but realistically, when you're down 23 points, you just need your shots to go in. The Vince Carter show. The dunk contest champion continues to impress. Airplane mode activated. "I don't recommend it for everybody,” Jones quipped when asked about the air up there, something that 99 percent of us will never experience, in an exclusive interview with BasketballNews.com. (Quinn Harris/USA TODAY Sports) More from Yahoo Sports: ESPN CHICAGO -- Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. outlasted Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon in a memorable slam dunk contest on Saturday that required two tiebreaker jams. "This is a day that I'm going to tell my kids [about]," he said. Derrick Jones Jr may be one of the only people who believes Derrick Jones Jr deserved to win the Dunk Contest on Saturday night, and the Miami … CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | Derrick Jones Jr. took home the Slam Dunk Contest crown on his 23rd birthday and Bam Adebayo won the Skills Challenge. With the 2020 slam dunk trophy and a new sneaker deal now in hand, Jones is already looking to defend his title next season in Indianapolis. Derrick Jones Jr. is the slam dunk contest champ By Candace Buckner With that, Derrick Jones Jr. i s the champion and these judges should be banned from all dunk contests in the future. He's a Slam Dunk Contest winner, after all, and with a nickname like Airplane Mode, he can certainly fly. But there's a … Derrick Jones Jr. finally got his long-awaited dunk contest title as an exclamation point to an epic All-Star Saturday Night, both for him and the Miami Heat. 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