How Dwyane Wade Ruined the Dunk Contest Forever

NBA icon Dwyane Wade was born on January 17, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois. Wade is a three-time NBA champion with the Miami Heat and a 13 time All-Star. But it's not just his on-court abilities that have made him so special; it was also his role in the 2020, NBA Slam Dunk Contest that left a stain on the event forever.

Career and Achievements of Dwyane Wade

One of the greatest NBA players of all time, Wade played a pivotal role in the Miami Heat's two championship wins and is considered to be one of the most successful shooting guards in NBA history. It has left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of basketball fans around the globe.

The Notorious Dunk Contest Scandal

Dwyane Wade was chastized for his critical role in selecting the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner as well. His scoring is widely believed to have tipped the balance in the outcome of that contest for which he faced widespread criticism for it. For example, the most famous of which was when he decided to give Aaron Gordon a 9 and his amazing Dunk only deserved the perfect score, while many felt that it should have gotten a 10. This caused Miami Heat player, Derrick Jones Jr. to eventually win the contest, and Gordon, along with fans were left feeling cheated.

The controversy over the scoring and judges' subjectivity in the contest left many believing that the Dunk Contest has never been as good since.

In the End

The 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest will always be remembered as an event that marked a change since Dwyane Wade's poor scoring. No matter what, the debate has settled, and Wade's action in the Dunk Contest is timeless in NBA history but its mark will pass away with time.

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