A year ago, he was in a dunk contest for high school kids in Myrtle Beach, S.C. How many players have had a bigger impact on the strategy and rules of basketball than Kurland, who both introduced college basketball to the dunk (which was later banned temporarily) and was so good defensively that goaltending was outlawed? 2022 ABG-SI LLC. FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInSnapchatPinterestTiktok, Registered Office: Ground Floor, The Rookery, 2 Dyott Street, London, WC1A 1DE, United Kingdom, Otto - Longest human tunnel travelled through by a skateboarding dog, Ashrita Furman - Most Guinness World Records titles held. Its been a great experience since I got up here, Bryant said. Will we see LeBron Jr. in the NBA some day? Bryant was drafted in 1996 when he was still 17 years old and he played in his first game with the Los Angeles Lakers when he was 18 years, 2 months, and 11 days. Eventually, Bynum found his rhythm and he continued to play with the Lakers until 2012. Age at First Game: 18 years, 4 months, 17 days Heres how far prices have fallen. Browne started with the now-defunct Chicago Stags before moving on to the Denver Nuggets. Anything but awed by his surroundings, Bryant came out firing in the rookie game. Position: Center. During a game that went to double overtime, the 6'2" sixth grader threw down a dunk you can watch above while also dropping 53 points. And if you need any more proof as to how impressive of a feat it was, no other player would dunk in women's college basketball for another 10 years. "I know I won't be able to play at this level forever," James said in October. Last year, LeBronmentioned the possibility of playing with his son in the NBA. Press J to jump to the feed. Brown went on to play for the Philadelphia Warriors (which are now the Golden State Warriors) and the Trenton Tigers. A) My guess would be Dikembe Mutumbo. He was also advised not to make the jump from high school straight to the NBA. Willoughby was traded often and he played for six different teams Atlanta Hawks, Buffalo Braves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, and the New Jersey Nets over his eight years in the NBA. Brown passed away in 2009 from a heart attack while recovering from a hip replacement. That stat line is reminiscent of Patrick Ewing's performance against North Carolina in the 1982 championship, where Ewing was repeatedly called for goaltending in the opening minutes of the game in an effort to intimidate the Tar Heels. This is not an unprecedented move for coach Bill Belichick or the franchise. Korolev was the 12th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft and was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers. Age at First Game: 18 years, 6 days Kurland scored a team-high 22 points in Oklahoma A&M's 49-45 win against NYU in the 1945 national championship game. It really wasnt a dunk. Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward. Your email address will not be published. The first player to win to Olympic Gold Medals for basketball, Kurland was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For B & C, I bet there are shorter and younger dunkers out there that didn't make the NBA. It was just like any other weekend for him, give or take a few hundred basketball stars and assorted other celebrities. Way-too-early predictions for the 2022 season, 36 T&F champions to follow at World Champs, NBA top picks in March Madness, since 1958. But after that I was really excited. It wasn't planned, just a spontaneous play in Philadelphia. While numerous players were drafted at this age, the 10 youngest NBA players of all time were only 18 years old during their first game. His 19.5 points per game was the nation's highest scoring average and his 58 points against St. Louis in February 1946 is the school's single-game record by 13 points. For a full list of record titles, please use our Record Application Search. After starting as a low-minute player, McGrady eventually gained a better role with the Raptors. Position: Center. None of these players ever played college basketball and went straight to the pros. Your email address will not be published. Position: Center/Power Forward. But Kurland wasn't the only dunking pioneer in college basketball. During his NBA career Kobe Bryant set numerous records, including being the all-time leading scorer in Lakers history and being the first guard in NBA history to play 20 seasons. 
(For perspective, Oklahoma A&M didn't score at least 58 points on 26 occasions that season.). Stan Brown was the first ever high school basketball player to jump straight into professional basketball. Before retiring in 2013, Tracy McGrady had a brief stint with the Qingdao Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). This was a week or so ago. First Team: Golden State Warriors "It evolved, just evolved over time with these guys today. Here's to hoping we see a LeBron vs. LeBron matchup someday. Position: Power Forwad. He threw a lob to himself, but failed to secure the ball. Some had short careers, while others became legends. First Team: Los Angeles Clippers He only played for two seasons and went on to work as a contractor. Earl The Pearl Monroe basically said keep your head up, keep working hard and good things will come. Milii was the second overall pick in the 2003 draft and he was selected by the Detroit Pistons. McGrady formed a strong duo with his cousin Vince Carter and they led the team to qualify for the 1999-2000 season playoffs for the first time in franchise history. The crowd booed the announcement. Date of First Game: November 13, 1947 ONeal went on to play for numerous teams, including the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, and Golden State Warriors, before retiring in 2014. Position: Forward, photo source: peachbasketsociety.blogspot.com. But then again, most 13-year-olds aren't LeBron James's son. Date of First Game: October 31, 2003 He played basketball until 1952 and then went on to work as a elivery- truck driver for the old Evening Bulletin for 30 years. In the second half, he started driving--13 free throws worth, of which he made 12. Position: Center. Age at First Game: 18 years, 5 months, 3 days At the George Hill Invitation in Indianapolis this weekend,LeBron James Jr. delighted fans during warmups with a dunk attempt. "It was an unintentional accident. He said, If you miss, dont worry about it, we love you, anyway. , Inside the battle for control of a legendary music club and the soul of a high desert town, How two L.A. COVID swindlers dodged the FBI and joined the European jet set, USC researchers identify symptoms associated with increased risk for long COVID, Coronavirus cases are soaring in L.A. County, but this wave is different, The SoCal housing market is cooling. Sources: Oklahoma State 2017-18 Media Guide, Orlando Sentinel, West Virginia Athletics. He was a three-time First Team All-American who was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player twice during Oklahoma A&M's back-to-back national championships in 1945-46. That wasn't my bag.". Date of First Game: November 2, 2005 An interesting side note is that Kurland's imposing size and skill at the rim helped prompt the NCAA to also add a rule againstgoaltending. It requires, Although golf is seen as a male-dominated sport, Mary, Queen of Scots was one of the first people to commission, The National Hockey League is widely considered the top-ranked professional ice hockey league in the world. Temple won the game 46-44 one of Oklahoma A&M's four losses by a combined 10 points that season but Kurland had made history. In this particular life, dreams come true fast. The ball happened to be under the basket. Here he is, starring in his first all-star weekend, and in three more birthdays, hell be an adult. He won five NBA Championships with the Lakers. 
A subreddit for tall-related topics. The current average age of NBA players is 26.2 years, but many of the greatest players began their careers when they were just 18 or 19 years old. Yaroslav Korolev is a relatively unknown professional basketball player in the West because of his NBA career was short lived. Its been great, Ive really enjoyed it. Date of First Game: October 31, 1997 I read somewhere that Michael Jordan can still jam at age 50, which made me wonder a few things: A. The eight-time champion is a step away from playing for a ninth title after putting away its neighboring foe. Coming from him, that was something very special.. Back then I wasn't trying to jump over an automobile. Shemar Morrow from Akron, Ohio, is only in sixth grade, but that doesn't mean he can't dunk. These records are so impressive (or the opposite) that we think they'll last forever. ONeal was 18 years, 1 month, 23 days when he was selected 17th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1996 NBA draft. Despite being such a high pick, Milii did not live up to the potential expected of him and he is now widely regarded as a draft bust. Although Korolev looked like a promising player due to his career in professional junior Russian basketball, which began when he was only 16 years old, he never lived up to the high expectations set on him. Believe it or not, dunking was around long before Zion Williamson. 1 overall pick, and where they went to college, Here's the story about how Youngstown State became the 'Penguins', Here's the true story about how UC Irvine got the nickname 'Anteaters', These are the top 12 undrafted rookies to watch in NBA Summer League. Nevertheless, he grabbed the rim and revealed some pretty top notch athleticism. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Kurland later noted that the ceremony and style around dunks have come a long way since he first "stuffed it in," referencing the 2011 NBA dunk contest when former Oklahoma star Blake Griffin dunked over a car. But that dunk MJ did last week-ish was sick! 
Despite being on the top prospects in high school, ONeals college career was uncertain because of his poor grades. C) Find out who the youngest player in the NBA was and there is your answer most likely. The legend was explosive from the start and Bryant quickly earned a reputation as a high-flyer by winning the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest, and was named an All-Star by his second season. Who is the shortest man to have dunked? Jordan did dunk at 50Google for the pictures and/or video. McGrady was selected as the 9th overall pick by the Toronto Raptors in the 1997 NBA draft. Overtime captured the footage. This record is to be attempted by an individual. I know I dont have much, said the slightly built teenager, but I decided to flex what I have.. Required fields are marked *. "It was an unintentional accident. It feels good to get out there and win the slam-dunk competition, Bryant said. On his first dunk of the finals, he brought the ball between his legs and dunked, then did a victory sway and flexed his biceps. . Age at First Game: 18 years, 1 month, 23 days Cassius Winston's 5 best performances at Michigan State, College basketball dictionary: 51 terms defined, 2021 NCAA bracket: Scores, stats, records for March Madness mens tournament, Charles McClelland named vice chair of Division I Mens Basketball Committee; Dave Heeke is new Pac-12 Conference representative, Scores, stats, records for 2022 March Madness mens tournament, 6 notable conference changes for the DI men's college basketball season, Every NBA Draft No. Then it was on to his next competition. Age at First Game: 18 years, 5 months, 28 days The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2021 Oldest.org | Terms | Privacy | Contact | Facebook, If youre an NFL fan then it might seem like for as far back as we can remember, the QB, Bodybuilding is one of the most physically challenging, mentally demanding, and often overlooked athletic endeavors one can undertake. WHAT MAKES A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TITLE? Of course, this was after he led all scorers with 31 points in the rookie all-star game but lost the most-valuable-player award to Allen Iverson, whose East squad won, 96-91. Someone asked who had given him his best dunk advice. Elias Sports Bureau would most likely know. The NBA fully paid all of his college expenses, and, in return, Willoughby is a special advisor to the NBA who counsels high school players considering forsaking college basketball for the NBA. In regards to your other questionsunless you are specifically referencing the NBA, questions B & C are impossible to verify. All Rights Reserved. The record measurement is height: in centimeters, with the equivalent measurement given in feet and inches. . In 1944, college basketball saw its first-ever dunk, when Oklahoma A&M's Bob "Foothills" Kurland dunked by accident. All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. From Oklahoma State's media guide: "It is probable that Kurland had more to do with the rule against goaltending than any player since he was the chief target of the rule." As long as I keep working hard, Im going to look at things in the long term.. Korolev played for several pro European basketball teams before retiring in 2016. That'd be, that'd be the icing on the cake right there.". Who is the oldest man to have dunked in an NBA game? Citing his physical decline, Bryant decided to retire after the 2015-2016 season. GET IN TOUCH WITH A RECORD SPECIALIST (Opens in a new window), How to set or break a Guinness World Records title. Up to that point, I could barely touch the rim. However, Milii continued to play in the NBA until 2012. Willoughby did earn a degree in communications when he was 44 years old. It was only three years before that he threw his first one down, more or less. A few of them were drafted before their 18th birthday. He helped hold opponents to 33.5 points per game. We might be seeing this kid at the college level, but it's going to be a while before that happens. First Team: Atlanta Hawks /r/tall: reddit from a higher perspective. There is no footage available of Kurland's first dunk, but watching the highlight clip below can give you a pretty good idea of how dominant of a player he was. 8 of the Youngest Bodybuilders from Around the World, 10 Oldest Womens Golf Tournaments in the World, 10 Youngest Hockey Players Currently Active in the NHL. Jim Browne had a very short career in the early years of the NBA. However, Kevin Garnett had successfully done this just the year before ONeal was set to graduate high school and ONeal felt he could do the same. After drafting Bynum, the Lakers hired basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to work with Bynum. In 1946, the Sporting News National Player of the Year scored a game-high 23 points in the team's 43-40 win over North Carolina in the national title game. It wasn't planned, just a spontaneous play in Philadelphia. Following his departure from the Los Angeles Clippers, Yaroslav Korolev did stick around in the U.S. for awhile and briefly played for the NBA G League teams, the Albuquerque Thunderbirds and Reno Bighorns. He started with his version of the Isaiah Rider reverse dunk from the 1994 competition, the smoothest, most powerful dunk that anyone got off all night, clinching his berth in the finals. Comments below may relate to previous holders of this record. With 25 teams from, The NBA, much like other professional sports, is a young mans game. On Dec. 21, 1984, West Virginia's women's basketball team was facing off against the University of Charleston, when Georgeann Wells caught a pass at midcourt with no defenders in front of her, and dunked. First Team: Portland Trail Blazers In June, the fan was waiting at a parking garage to try and meet Ball but instead spotted the teams majority owner. Most 13-year-olds can't dunk. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. . The best action from above the rim in the 2019 NCAA tourament. I was having growing spurts, growing pains, things like that. Yes, you read that correctly. Saturday night at age 18, he became the youngest player to win the NBAs dunk competition as 20,000 fans chanted his name. He shut down rumors surrounding his recruitment and said he stays in constant contact with Louisville, Kentucky, Auburn, Arkansas and other schools. Wells would go on to score 1,484 points, grab 1,075 rebounds and block 436 shots in her time at West Virginia, but no moment would live up to the dunk. Darko Milii, who hails from Serbia, is another NBA player who was drafted when he was still a teenager. Age at First Game: 18 years, 2 months, 11 days Oklahoma State and Kelly Maxwell shut out Florida on Saturday night to advance to the Women's College World Series semifinals. Good things come to those who wait. This record is for the shortest female to dunk a basketball. Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is yet another player who was drafted when he was just 18 years old. B. He once blocked 17 shots, including 10 in the first half, against Oklahoma when goaltending was still legal. First Team: Chicago Stags According to Stan Brown, during his best year playing professional basketball, he earned $3,500. First Team: Toronto Raptors It was one of those things where you grab the rim and the ball happens to go in. Bynum spent most of the 2013-2014 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but signed with the Indiana Pacers for the remainder of the season. After leaving the NBA, Milii had a brief stint as a kickboxer. At the time, Brown was considered the best scholastic basketball player in Philadelphia and in 1946, legendary basketball coach Eddie Gottlieb recruited Brown, who was only 17 at the time, to play pro basketball. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. When Andris Biedri first arrived in the United States, he barely spoke English, but he taught himself to speak English in six months while training in Los Angeles prior to the 2004 NBA draft. Age at First Game: 18 years, 4 months, 11 days Colleges may be already looking at Morrow, but he's in the 2020 recruiting class, so he has a while before he has to decide where to go. I got a chance to see all the great players, talk to the young players, walking around, asking questions, getting advice on dunks. Four years ago, Kobe Bryant, age 14, dunked for the first time and it wasnt a work of art. He came, he saw, he joined in, just like always. Additionally, all of the players on this list were drafted straight out of high school, a practice which the NBA has prohibited since 2006. Andy Wittry has written for Stadium, SI.com, Sporting News, the Indianapolis Star, Louisville Courier-Journal and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Brownes only notable accomplishment was being the youngest NBA player for several decades before this record was eclipsed by Jermaine ONeal in 1996. B) In the NBA I'm guessing Nate Robinson or Spud Webb. A basketball dunk is when the participant jumps into the air, keeps control of the ball while it is above the rim and puts the ball directly into the basket using one or both hands. During the height of his NBA career, McGrady was one of the leagues most prolific scorers. Date of First Game: December 5, 1996 Darko Milii is the youngest foreign player to have played in the NBA, and is the youngest player to have played in an NBA Finals game and the youngest player to win the NBA championship. Following his departure from the NBA and several years of reflection, Milii revealed that he was never really that into playing basketball. Age at First Game: 18 years, 7 months, 3 days Of course, in Kobes case, he hasnt had to wait awfully long. Andrew Bynum played in a preseason game when he was just 17 and he became the first player younger than 18 to play in the NBA. The Clippers let Korolev go before the start of the 2007 season and he returned to professional basketball in Russia. The stadium formerly known as Heinz Field was renamed earlier this month. They dont make kids the way they used to. Date of First Game: October 23, 1975 Willoughby was selected by the Atlanta Hawks, who he played with for a few seasons. Position: Small Forward. Date of First Game: November 5, 2004 McGrady went on to play for the Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and the San Antonio Spurs. Bryant spent his entire professional career with the L.A. Lakers and his name became synonymous with with the team. "But to be washed and play I don't know if I can play washed but I damn sure would love to stick around if my oldest son can have an opportunity to play against me. Despite being a fairly high draft pick, Willoughby did not have a distinguished career. Rather, it was a way for him and his family to gain financial security and stability. That started it, I guess, the late Kurland told the Orlando Sentinel in 2012. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. C. Who is the youngest player to have dunked? Like many of the other players on this list, Browne skipped college an went straight to the NBA. I got it up and stuffed it in. While perhaps not a household name outside of Oklahoma State circles, Kurland was one of college basketball's first stars, in addition to being the originator of the dunk at the college level. Both [awards] really have no value to them. Everything you need to help prepare and dominate your league this season! Brown had wanted to go to college, but the money Gottlieb offered was too good to turn down and he was signed to the Philadelphia Sphas. First Team: Philadelphia Sphas The late, great Kobe Bryant, who was regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, was also one of the youngest players ever. Come ask questions, post your pictures, whatever you want. Bob Kurland (back row, fourth from left) was named the 1945 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player. Jim Browne only played in 35 games during his short-lived NBA career. Google would have assisted you with most of theseoh and as a bonusDr. J dunking at 63 years old: http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/11/dr-j-can-still-dunk-a-baksetball-at-age-63-video/. Age at First Game: 18 years, 5 months, 7 days Bill Willoughby gained some brief fame in the 1981 NBA postseason while with the Houston Rockets by becoming one of the few players ever to block Kareem Abdul-Jabbars skyhook at its apex. In fact, dunking the most efficient, and arguably most exciting shot in basketball is about 56 years older than Zion himself. Dr. J dunked at 63, but not in an NBA game. The Aggies went 99-22 in his four-year career. 'ONE 161: Moraes vs. Johnson II' streams live in North American primetime on Friday, Aug. 26. Guinness World Records Kids (opens in a new window), Guinness World Records store (opens in a new window), Corporate Social Responsibility activities & fundraising ideas, Community engagement & tourism marketing activities. 2022 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. However, he later said that he regretted not attending college. What makes a Guinness World Records title? People are congratulating you on your first half of the season. As Durant tries to get out of Brooklyn, Golden State general manager Bob Myers assesses his roster: I like our team.. Although he was still at the top of his game during the last few years of his career, Bryant suffered knee and shoulder injuries as well as a torn Achilles heel. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Luka Doncic, Real Madrid win Euroleague championship. He took 12 shots by halftime, by which time he had 13 points. Like everyone else on this list, Willoughby skipped college to turn pro. It was the first dunk by a player in NCAA Division I women's basketball. Kurland, one of the first 7-foot centers, is credited with the first dunk in college basketball history when his Oklahoma A&M Aggies, which has since been renamed to Oklahoma State, played Temple. To Bryant, its merely another step in the ladder. He is a graduate of Indiana University. Milii had been a child during during the war in Bosnia in the 1990s and saw basketball, something he was good at, as his way toward a better life for his family. As Iverson noted later, it was rooting for Kobe to win that too. McGradys final years were plagued with injuries and he retired in 2013. He played until his early 40's and was 7' tall. I would be I cloned to agree with all of this except Id prob have to Google the youngest player and also Spud. I was really hyped up and dunking was something I worked on.. New Jersey native Bill Willoughby, was the 19th overall pick in the 1975 NBA draft. Date of First Game: November 30, 1948 It was at my high school, Bryant said. On January 22, 1997, Jermaine ONeal became the youngest player at 18 years, 3 months and 11 days to score 20 points in a game. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, 5'10.5"| 179.1 cm | Original CTC | Nerdist | HI, http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/11/dr-j-can-still-dunk-a-baksetball-at-age-63-video/. Date of First Game: November 4, 2005 This initially did not work out as Bynum struggled for his first few seasons. First Team: Detroit Pistons In the stands, Brandy, the pop singer who was his prom date, jumped up, waving her arms. He is the man! Thats something Ive always dreamed about doing since I was a little kid. Position: Center. Age at First Game: 18 years, 1 month, 27 days Date of First Game: November 3, 1996 A lot of people can dunk, but to make the NBA, you need many other elite skills and abilities. My father, he said. A knee injury ended his season and subsequently his career at just 26 years of age. Past the age of 26, youll hear players. Before his record was broken by Andrew Bynum in 2005, Jermaine ONeal had been the youngest NBA player ever for nearly a decade. Jus' Fly probably had the best dunk I've ever seen, but he's not going to the NBA any time soon. (You will need to register / login for access). The judges gave Kobe 49 of a possible 50 points, the high score in the competition. Position: Shooting Guard. First Team: Los Angeles Lakers Texas, Miami and Florida State are the programs that have made the most appearances in the Men's College World Series. First Team: Los Angeles Lakers CASH-IN ON CASSIUS:Cassius Winston's 5 best performances at Michigan State. Following his NBA career, Bryant enjoyed his life as a celebrity, but he died in early 2020, along with his daughter Giana and seven others, in an unfortunate helicopter accident.
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(For perspective, Oklahoma A&M didn't score at least 58 points on 26 occasions that season.). Stan Brown was the first ever high school basketball player to jump straight into professional basketball. Before retiring in 2013, Tracy McGrady had a brief stint with the Qingdao Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). This was a week or so ago. First Team: Golden State Warriors "It evolved, just evolved over time with these guys today. Here's to hoping we see a LeBron vs. LeBron matchup someday. Position: Power Forwad. He threw a lob to himself, but failed to secure the ball. Some had short careers, while others became legends. First Team: Los Angeles Clippers He only played for two seasons and went on to work as a contractor. Earl The Pearl Monroe basically said keep your head up, keep working hard and good things will come. Milii was the second overall pick in the 2003 draft and he was selected by the Detroit Pistons. McGrady formed a strong duo with his cousin Vince Carter and they led the team to qualify for the 1999-2000 season playoffs for the first time in franchise history. The crowd booed the announcement. Date of First Game: November 13, 1947 ONeal went on to play for numerous teams, including the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, and Golden State Warriors, before retiring in 2014. Position: Forward, photo source: peachbasketsociety.blogspot.com. But then again, most 13-year-olds aren't LeBron James's son. Date of First Game: October 31, 2003 He played basketball until 1952 and then went on to work as a elivery- truck driver for the old Evening Bulletin for 30 years. In the second half, he started driving--13 free throws worth, of which he made 12. Position: Center. Age at First Game: 18 years, 5 months, 3 days At the George Hill Invitation in Indianapolis this weekend,LeBron James Jr. delighted fans during warmups with a dunk attempt. "It was an unintentional accident. He said, If you miss, dont worry about it, we love you, anyway. , Inside the battle for control of a legendary music club and the soul of a high desert town, How two L.A. COVID swindlers dodged the FBI and joined the European jet set, USC researchers identify symptoms associated with increased risk for long COVID, Coronavirus cases are soaring in L.A. County, but this wave is different, The SoCal housing market is cooling. Sources: Oklahoma State 2017-18 Media Guide, Orlando Sentinel, West Virginia Athletics. He was a three-time First Team All-American who was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player twice during Oklahoma A&M's back-to-back national championships in 1945-46. That wasn't my bag.". Date of First Game: November 2, 2005 An interesting side note is that Kurland's imposing size and skill at the rim helped prompt the NCAA to also add a rule againstgoaltending. It requires, Although golf is seen as a male-dominated sport, Mary, Queen of Scots was one of the first people to commission, The National Hockey League is widely considered the top-ranked professional ice hockey league in the world. Temple won the game 46-44 one of Oklahoma A&M's four losses by a combined 10 points that season but Kurland had made history. In this particular life, dreams come true fast. The ball happened to be under the basket. Here he is, starring in his first all-star weekend, and in three more birthdays, hell be an adult. He won five NBA Championships with the Lakers. A subreddit for tall-related topics. The current average age of NBA players is 26.2 years, but many of the greatest players began their careers when they were just 18 or 19 years old. Yaroslav Korolev is a relatively unknown professional basketball player in the West because of his NBA career was short lived. Its been great, Ive really enjoyed it. Date of First Game: October 31, 1997 I read somewhere that Michael Jordan can still jam at age 50, which made me wonder a few things: A. The eight-time champion is a step away from playing for a ninth title after putting away its neighboring foe. Coming from him, that was something very special.. Back then I wasn't trying to jump over an automobile. Shemar Morrow from Akron, Ohio, is only in sixth grade, but that doesn't mean he can't dunk. These records are so impressive (or the opposite) that we think they'll last forever. ONeal was 18 years, 1 month, 23 days when he was selected 17th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1996 NBA draft. Despite being such a high pick, Milii did not live up to the potential expected of him and he is now widely regarded as a draft bust. Although Korolev looked like a promising player due to his career in professional junior Russian basketball, which began when he was only 16 years old, he never lived up to the high expectations set on him. Believe it or not, dunking was around long before Zion Williamson. 1 overall pick, and where they went to college, Here's the story about how Youngstown State became the 'Penguins', Here's the true story about how UC Irvine got the nickname 'Anteaters', These are the top 12 undrafted rookies to watch in NBA Summer League. Nevertheless, he grabbed the rim and revealed some pretty top notch athleticism. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Kurland later noted that the ceremony and style around dunks have come a long way since he first "stuffed it in," referencing the 2011 NBA dunk contest when former Oklahoma star Blake Griffin dunked over a car. But that dunk MJ did last week-ish was sick! Despite being on the top prospects in high school, ONeals college career was uncertain because of his poor grades. C) Find out who the youngest player in the NBA was and there is your answer most likely. The legend was explosive from the start and Bryant quickly earned a reputation as a high-flyer by winning the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest, and was named an All-Star by his second season. Who is the shortest man to have dunked? Jordan did dunk at 50Google for the pictures and/or video. McGrady was selected as the 9th overall pick by the Toronto Raptors in the 1997 NBA draft. Overtime captured the footage. This record is to be attempted by an individual. I know I dont have much, said the slightly built teenager, but I decided to flex what I have.. Required fields are marked *. "It was an unintentional accident. It feels good to get out there and win the slam-dunk competition, Bryant said. On his first dunk of the finals, he brought the ball between his legs and dunked, then did a victory sway and flexed his biceps. . 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Age at First Game: 18 years, 5 months, 28 days The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2021 Oldest.org | Terms | Privacy | Contact | Facebook, If youre an NFL fan then it might seem like for as far back as we can remember, the QB, Bodybuilding is one of the most physically challenging, mentally demanding, and often overlooked athletic endeavors one can undertake. WHAT MAKES A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TITLE? Of course, this was after he led all scorers with 31 points in the rookie all-star game but lost the most-valuable-player award to Allen Iverson, whose East squad won, 96-91. Someone asked who had given him his best dunk advice. Elias Sports Bureau would most likely know. The NBA fully paid all of his college expenses, and, in return, Willoughby is a special advisor to the NBA who counsels high school players considering forsaking college basketball for the NBA. In regards to your other questionsunless you are specifically referencing the NBA, questions B & C are impossible to verify. All Rights Reserved. The record measurement is height: in centimeters, with the equivalent measurement given in feet and inches. . In 1944, college basketball saw its first-ever dunk, when Oklahoma A&M's Bob "Foothills" Kurland dunked by accident. All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. From Oklahoma State's media guide: "It is probable that Kurland had more to do with the rule against goaltending than any player since he was the chief target of the rule." As long as I keep working hard, Im going to look at things in the long term.. Korolev played for several pro European basketball teams before retiring in 2016. That'd be, that'd be the icing on the cake right there.". Who is the oldest man to have dunked in an NBA game? Citing his physical decline, Bryant decided to retire after the 2015-2016 season. GET IN TOUCH WITH A RECORD SPECIALIST (Opens in a new window), How to set or break a Guinness World Records title. Up to that point, I could barely touch the rim. However, Milii continued to play in the NBA until 2012. Willoughby did earn a degree in communications when he was 44 years old. It was only three years before that he threw his first one down, more or less. A few of them were drafted before their 18th birthday. He helped hold opponents to 33.5 points per game. We might be seeing this kid at the college level, but it's going to be a while before that happens. First Team: Atlanta Hawks /r/tall: reddit from a higher perspective. There is no footage available of Kurland's first dunk, but watching the highlight clip below can give you a pretty good idea of how dominant of a player he was. 8 of the Youngest Bodybuilders from Around the World, 10 Oldest Womens Golf Tournaments in the World, 10 Youngest Hockey Players Currently Active in the NHL. Jim Browne had a very short career in the early years of the NBA. However, Kevin Garnett had successfully done this just the year before ONeal was set to graduate high school and ONeal felt he could do the same. After drafting Bynum, the Lakers hired basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to work with Bynum. In 1946, the Sporting News National Player of the Year scored a game-high 23 points in the team's 43-40 win over North Carolina in the national title game. It wasn't planned, just a spontaneous play in Philadelphia. Following his departure from the Los Angeles Clippers, Yaroslav Korolev did stick around in the U.S. for awhile and briefly played for the NBA G League teams, the Albuquerque Thunderbirds and Reno Bighorns. He started with his version of the Isaiah Rider reverse dunk from the 1994 competition, the smoothest, most powerful dunk that anyone got off all night, clinching his berth in the finals. Comments below may relate to previous holders of this record. With 25 teams from, The NBA, much like other professional sports, is a young mans game. On Dec. 21, 1984, West Virginia's women's basketball team was facing off against the University of Charleston, when Georgeann Wells caught a pass at midcourt with no defenders in front of her, and dunked. First Team: Portland Trail Blazers In June, the fan was waiting at a parking garage to try and meet Ball but instead spotted the teams majority owner. Most 13-year-olds can't dunk. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. . The best action from above the rim in the 2019 NCAA tourament. I was having growing spurts, growing pains, things like that. Yes, you read that correctly. Saturday night at age 18, he became the youngest player to win the NBAs dunk competition as 20,000 fans chanted his name. He shut down rumors surrounding his recruitment and said he stays in constant contact with Louisville, Kentucky, Auburn, Arkansas and other schools. Wells would go on to score 1,484 points, grab 1,075 rebounds and block 436 shots in her time at West Virginia, but no moment would live up to the dunk. Darko Milii, who hails from Serbia, is another NBA player who was drafted when he was still a teenager. Age at First Game: 18 years, 2 months, 11 days Oklahoma State and Kelly Maxwell shut out Florida on Saturday night to advance to the Women's College World Series semifinals. Good things come to those who wait. This record is for the shortest female to dunk a basketball. Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is yet another player who was drafted when he was just 18 years old. B. He once blocked 17 shots, including 10 in the first half, against Oklahoma when goaltending was still legal. First Team: Chicago Stags According to Stan Brown, during his best year playing professional basketball, he earned $3,500. First Team: Toronto Raptors It was one of those things where you grab the rim and the ball happens to go in. Bynum spent most of the 2013-2014 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but signed with the Indiana Pacers for the remainder of the season. After leaving the NBA, Milii had a brief stint as a kickboxer. At the time, Brown was considered the best scholastic basketball player in Philadelphia and in 1946, legendary basketball coach Eddie Gottlieb recruited Brown, who was only 17 at the time, to play pro basketball. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. When Andris Biedri first arrived in the United States, he barely spoke English, but he taught himself to speak English in six months while training in Los Angeles prior to the 2004 NBA draft. Age at First Game: 18 years, 4 months, 11 days Colleges may be already looking at Morrow, but he's in the 2020 recruiting class, so he has a while before he has to decide where to go. I got a chance to see all the great players, talk to the young players, walking around, asking questions, getting advice on dunks. Four years ago, Kobe Bryant, age 14, dunked for the first time and it wasnt a work of art. He came, he saw, he joined in, just like always. Additionally, all of the players on this list were drafted straight out of high school, a practice which the NBA has prohibited since 2006. Andy Wittry has written for Stadium, SI.com, Sporting News, the Indianapolis Star, Louisville Courier-Journal and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Brownes only notable accomplishment was being the youngest NBA player for several decades before this record was eclipsed by Jermaine ONeal in 1996. B) In the NBA I'm guessing Nate Robinson or Spud Webb. A basketball dunk is when the participant jumps into the air, keeps control of the ball while it is above the rim and puts the ball directly into the basket using one or both hands. During the height of his NBA career, McGrady was one of the leagues most prolific scorers. Date of First Game: December 5, 1996 Darko Milii is the youngest foreign player to have played in the NBA, and is the youngest player to have played in an NBA Finals game and the youngest player to win the NBA championship. Following his departure from the NBA and several years of reflection, Milii revealed that he was never really that into playing basketball. Age at First Game: 18 years, 7 months, 3 days Of course, in Kobes case, he hasnt had to wait awfully long. Andrew Bynum played in a preseason game when he was just 17 and he became the first player younger than 18 to play in the NBA. The Clippers let Korolev go before the start of the 2007 season and he returned to professional basketball in Russia. The stadium formerly known as Heinz Field was renamed earlier this month. They dont make kids the way they used to. Date of First Game: October 23, 1975 Willoughby was selected by the Atlanta Hawks, who he played with for a few seasons. Position: Small Forward. Date of First Game: November 5, 2004 McGrady went on to play for the Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and the San Antonio Spurs. Bryant spent his entire professional career with the L.A. Lakers and his name became synonymous with with the team. "But to be washed and play I don't know if I can play washed but I damn sure would love to stick around if my oldest son can have an opportunity to play against me. Despite being a fairly high draft pick, Willoughby did not have a distinguished career. Rather, it was a way for him and his family to gain financial security and stability. That started it, I guess, the late Kurland told the Orlando Sentinel in 2012. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. C. Who is the youngest player to have dunked? Like many of the other players on this list, Browne skipped college an went straight to the NBA. I got it up and stuffed it in. While perhaps not a household name outside of Oklahoma State circles, Kurland was one of college basketball's first stars, in addition to being the originator of the dunk at the college level. Both [awards] really have no value to them. Everything you need to help prepare and dominate your league this season! Brown had wanted to go to college, but the money Gottlieb offered was too good to turn down and he was signed to the Philadelphia Sphas. First Team: Philadelphia Sphas The late, great Kobe Bryant, who was regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, was also one of the youngest players ever. Come ask questions, post your pictures, whatever you want. Bob Kurland (back row, fourth from left) was named the 1945 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player. Jim Browne only played in 35 games during his short-lived NBA career. Google would have assisted you with most of theseoh and as a bonusDr. J dunking at 63 years old: http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/11/dr-j-can-still-dunk-a-baksetball-at-age-63-video/. Age at First Game: 18 years, 5 months, 7 days Bill Willoughby gained some brief fame in the 1981 NBA postseason while with the Houston Rockets by becoming one of the few players ever to block Kareem Abdul-Jabbars skyhook at its apex. In fact, dunking the most efficient, and arguably most exciting shot in basketball is about 56 years older than Zion himself. Dr. J dunked at 63, but not in an NBA game. The Aggies went 99-22 in his four-year career. 'ONE 161: Moraes vs. Johnson II' streams live in North American primetime on Friday, Aug. 26. Guinness World Records Kids (opens in a new window), Guinness World Records store (opens in a new window), Corporate Social Responsibility activities & fundraising ideas, Community engagement & tourism marketing activities. 2022 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. However, he later said that he regretted not attending college. What makes a Guinness World Records title? People are congratulating you on your first half of the season. As Durant tries to get out of Brooklyn, Golden State general manager Bob Myers assesses his roster: I like our team.. Although he was still at the top of his game during the last few years of his career, Bryant suffered knee and shoulder injuries as well as a torn Achilles heel. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Luka Doncic, Real Madrid win Euroleague championship. He took 12 shots by halftime, by which time he had 13 points. Like everyone else on this list, Willoughby skipped college to turn pro. It was the first dunk by a player in NCAA Division I women's basketball. Kurland, one of the first 7-foot centers, is credited with the first dunk in college basketball history when his Oklahoma A&M Aggies, which has since been renamed to Oklahoma State, played Temple. To Bryant, its merely another step in the ladder. He is a graduate of Indiana University. Milii had been a child during during the war in Bosnia in the 1990s and saw basketball, something he was good at, as his way toward a better life for his family. As Iverson noted later, it was rooting for Kobe to win that too. McGradys final years were plagued with injuries and he retired in 2013. He played until his early 40's and was 7' tall. I would be I cloned to agree with all of this except Id prob have to Google the youngest player and also Spud. I was really hyped up and dunking was something I worked on.. New Jersey native Bill Willoughby, was the 19th overall pick in the 1975 NBA draft. Date of First Game: November 30, 1948 It was at my high school, Bryant said. On January 22, 1997, Jermaine ONeal became the youngest player at 18 years, 3 months and 11 days to score 20 points in a game. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, 5'10.5"| 179.1 cm | Original CTC | Nerdist | HI, http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/11/dr-j-can-still-dunk-a-baksetball-at-age-63-video/. Date of First Game: November 4, 2005 This initially did not work out as Bynum struggled for his first few seasons. First Team: Detroit Pistons In the stands, Brandy, the pop singer who was his prom date, jumped up, waving her arms. He is the man! Thats something Ive always dreamed about doing since I was a little kid. Position: Center. Age at First Game: 18 years, 1 month, 27 days Date of First Game: November 3, 1996 A lot of people can dunk, but to make the NBA, you need many other elite skills and abilities. My father, he said. A knee injury ended his season and subsequently his career at just 26 years of age. Past the age of 26, youll hear players. Before his record was broken by Andrew Bynum in 2005, Jermaine ONeal had been the youngest NBA player ever for nearly a decade. Jus' Fly probably had the best dunk I've ever seen, but he's not going to the NBA any time soon. (You will need to register / login for access). The judges gave Kobe 49 of a possible 50 points, the high score in the competition. Position: Shooting Guard. First Team: Los Angeles Lakers Texas, Miami and Florida State are the programs that have made the most appearances in the Men's College World Series. First Team: Los Angeles Lakers CASH-IN ON CASSIUS:Cassius Winston's 5 best performances at Michigan State. Following his NBA career, Bryant enjoyed his life as a celebrity, but he died in early 2020, along with his daughter Giana and seven others, in an unfortunate helicopter accident.
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