Derrick Jones Jr. wins Slam Dunk Contest in dunk-off vs. Aaron Gordon
Derrick Jones Jr. of the Miami Heat defeated Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic in a dunk-off during Saturday's NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. Jones clinched the victory after Gordon failed to completely clear the head of 7-foot-5 Boston Celtics center Tacko Fall on his final attempt.
🚨 AARON GORDON DUNKS OVER TACKO FALL! 🚨#StateFarmSaturday on @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/cMmRjnnTzN
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2020
Gordon scored a 47 on that dunk, making Jones the Heat's first champion in the event since Harold Miner in 1993. Jones took off from just over the foul line before delivering a windmill in his clinching jam.
The dunk that's bringing the #NBAAllStar Slam Dunk title back to Miami! pic.twitter.com/pMN5ZIcRBj
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 16, 2020
Jones' best dunk came in Round 2 - earning him a perfect 50.
Here's dunk #2 of the tie breaking dunk off. Another perfect score! pic.twitter.com/pkpE2CR6hr
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 16, 2020
Gordon's second-to-last dunk evoked memories of his 2016 performance in Toronto. Though he scored 50 on it, it wasn't enough.
"Shut it down!"
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 16, 2020
Aaron Gordon continues to impress 😤 #ATTSlamDunk pic.twitter.com/kQbBVn6x79
Gordon also took a beating on Twitter after having three TikTok influencers dance as part of his warm-up routine ahead of a dunk over Chance the Rapper.
Aaron Gordon dunk + Chance The Rapper + TikTok = 5️⃣0️⃣
— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) February 16, 2020
(🎥: @NBAFRANCE) pic.twitter.com/89UMogTR2M
Aaron Gordon gonna get a point deduction for inviting girls who stole the wave on TikTok.
— Jayson (@jaysonrodriguez) February 16, 2020
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