2012 NBA All-Stars featuring the 'Swagg' Mob from East to West

The Event:  2012 NBA All-Star Game

The Spot:  Amway Center - Orlando, Florida

The Date:  Feb. 26.2K12

The Time:  7pm EST

The Main Players:  The Swagg Mob 

 

[SME] Swagg Mob Eastsiders

#7: Carmelo Anthony

(aka:  C-Melo, CA, Melo, C. Anthony, C-Money, C-Style)

Home Squad:  New York Knicks

Position:  Forward

Height:  6-8

Weight:  230

B-Day:  05.29.1984

 

#6: Lebron James
(aka:  King James, LJ, L-Jeezee, Bron'Bron, L, Jam, Jamaica Funk)

Home Squad:  Miami Heat

Position:  Forward

Height:  6-8

Weight:  250

B-Day: 12.30.1984

 

#1: Derrick Rose 

(aka:  Rose, D. Rose, DR, Speedy, Chi-Town, D Chi) 

Home Squad:  Chicago Bulls

Position:  Guard

Height:  6-3

Weight: 190

B-Day:  10.04.1988

 

#3: Dwayne Wade 

(aka:  D. Wade, Flash, Wade, D-Dubb, D-Weezee) 

Home Squad:  Miami Heat

Position:  Guard

Height:  6-4

Weight:  220

B-Day:  01.17.1982

 

#12: Dwight Howard

(aka:  Big-Deezee, Superman, D. Howard, Deezee, DH, D-Hizzle) 

Home Squad:  Orlando Magic

Position: Center

Height:  6-11

Weight:  265

B-Day:  12.08.1985

[SMW] Swagg Mob Westsiders

#35: Kevin Durant 

(aka:  KD, K-1, K-Nice, Slim, Smooov, K-Dubb, K-Swish, Big Rain)

Home Squad:  Oklahoma City Thunder

Position:  Forward

Height:  6-9

Weight:  235

B-Day:  09.29.1988

 

#32: Blake Griffin 

(aka:  BG, Big Blake, Big Red, B-Griff, Big-Bang, Blake G, B) 

Home Squad:  Los Angeles Clippers

Position:  Forward

Height:  6-10

Weight:  251

B-Day:  03.16.1989

Click here to see BG 'posterize' Kendrick Perkins

 

#24: Koby Bryant

(aka:  KB, Shoot-Man, Black Mamba, Nice-Like-Mike, Kali-Ko, K Bizz) 

Home Squad:  L.A. Lakers

Position: Guard

Height:  6-6

Weight:  205

B-Day:  08.23.1978

#3: Chris Paul 

(aka:  C-Town, CP3, C. Paul, P Swift)

Home Squad:  Los Angeles Clippers

Position:  Guard

Height:  6-0

Weight: 175

B-Day:  05.06.1985

 

#17: Andrew Bynum

(aka:  Big Smack, AB, Big Bynum, Big Ben, Young-Big, Dru, Quiet Storm) 

Home Squad:  L.A. Lakers

Position: Center

Height: 7-0

Weight:  285

B-Day:  10.27.1987

  
The Crew:  Eastern & Western Conference All-Stars

Eastern Conference All-Stars: 
  

forward Chris Bosh 

                                                          Miami Heat

 forward Luol Deng 
                         Chicago Bulls 

                             center Roy Hibbert 

      Indiana Pacers

forward/guard Andre Iguodala 

Philadelphia 76ers

                                        guard Joe Johnson 

Atlanta Hawks

 forward Paul Pierce 

                     Boston Celtics

                              
                                 guard Deron Williams 
New Jersey Nets

Western Conference All-Stars:

forward LaMarcus Aldridge 

Portland Trailblazers

center Marc Gasol 

                    Memphis Grizzlies

                       forward/center Kevin Love 

                               Minnesota Timberwolves

guard Steve Nash 

                         Phoenix Suns

                          forward Dirk Nowitzki 

                                                     Dallas Mavericks

guard Tony Parker 

                        San Antonio Spurs

guard Russell Westbrook 

                                         Oklahoma City Thunder

Need a bit more inspiration? Check how 'sick-wit-it' the gig was last year in L.A.:

FEB.24.2K12

LET'S GET IT IN!

Blake Griffin's Monster Slam over Kendrick Perkins sparks passionate debate about best 'slam-dunk artist'

 BG:  The Definition of 'Posterize-Pimpin'!

Given all the well deserved hype surrounding the recent 'posterizing' featuring a 'monsterfied' dunk by L.A. Clippers starting center - Blake Griffin (BG), over Thunder's big man - Kendrick Perkins, it was no surprise to witness passionate debates about Blake's assault on Perkins being the 'dunk-dogg-dunkster' of the year, at familiar places like the 'hood' barbershop today. 

Young and old cats, who love the game of 'b-ball', argued for and against Griffin's dunk being slam of the year -- considering the year is still young. As to be expected, the discussion broadened into best dunk/slam-artist in the NBA. 

Of course, Blake was mentioned in this part of the chit-chat, as well. So what's your opinion? Was BG's slam the tightest dunk in the NBA this year? And to follow up: Who is the NBA's best dunk/slam-artist - period? 

The Aftermath of Blake's Jan.2K12 Assault

 

As the topic continued, names and big-swagg identities like Dawkins, Dr. J, 

MJ (Michael Jordan), (KB) Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter, D. Wade, Big Shaq, Chocolate Thunder, Wilkins, King James, Stoudemire, D. Howard, Shawn Kemp, KG (Kevin Garnett), Downtown Shannon Brown

and many others were shouted from, and in no time short, a room full of barbershop regulars.

Like most non-moderated barbershop conversations, someone extended the talks by asking about distinctions between best dunks during a game and those performed during official [dunk] contests. 

It's a discussion, no doubt, that continued well after me and my 'baller-homie' finished gettin' our tops tapered-up and faded. So rather than make an endorsement for top 'slam-dogg', based on more than enough legitimate variables and circumstances, we decided to digg for some of the best quality video highlights we could find, and let you decide who is the NBA's 'King of Dunksville'. The clips include game and dunk contest highlights featuring dominant and creative NBA slams!

Feel free to consider style or swagg when deciding which player does his 'thang' with the best hustle, muscle... and flow. 

To help refresh your memory about the 'get-down', check out a few random examples of a 'jumpin-jams-gumbo-mix' of dunks and slams performed by the NBA's finest hardwood fly-guys and 'hard-in-the-paint' dunk 'doggs': 

Okay, is that enough to refresh memories? Although several worthy players may have been overlooked, a diss to none, due to time and space limitations, hopefully it's enough evidence to fuel the fire for further debate. After all, as time progresses, who knows who'll be tomorrow's next [top] NBA 'Dunk Dominator'.

If you can find better evidence don't hesitate to hit us up, or post to comments, loved one!

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