DUNK YOU VERY MUCH

Late last month I made note of how bad the NFL Pro Bowl is. Fast forward to last weekend, and you see what an All Star weekend should be all about. An entire weekend of showmanship and fan involvement that ends with a game that's as entertaining to watch as it is competitive. But the big thing here is the entertainment value -- and that's what Demar Derozan is missing. Yesterday Derozan said he wouldn't do another dunk contest if it was going to be another "prop contest," referring to other contestants dunking on two baskets, grabbing a stuffed animal off the rim with their teeth, or jumping over a car. Problem for Derozan is, re read that last sentence and tell me you're not intrigued to see any of that if you haven't already. Granted some of the dunks weren't that impressive, (I would guess there are at least 30 NBA players that could jump the hood of a car and dunk a ball) but the entertainment value is through the roof. At the end of the day, that's what All Star weekend is all about. That said though, the judging during these contests has always been questionable and somewhat bias. If Derozan is truly sincere in his comments that he put a lot time in to practicing his dunks without any gimmicks, than that's what he should be questioning. I must also admit that it is somewhat refreshing to hear a star athlete say that he honestly put a lot of effort in to what essentially is an exhibition. Still you cant deny the facts. While not being the best dunk contest ever, it may have been the most entertaining one, and yielding the highest ratings ever is proof. Derozan ended his critical comments with thoughts about how ridiculous the contest will become and that it may go as far as involving trampolines. Sorry Demar, but that would be AAAWWWEEESSSOOOMMMEEE!