Back in the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans, Dwight Howard proved that centers can also compete and win in a dunk contest.
At 6 foot 11 inches (2.11 meters), the Orlando Magic center did a Dwight Howard Superman dunk in the 2008 NBA All-Star Dunk Contest.
As preparation, he placed a tape on the part of the basketball court where he will jump. He then took off his Magic jersey showing off his Superman tight-fitted sleeveless shirt. Jameer Nelson then tied a red Superman cape around his neck to complete the props.
For the Dwight Howard Superman dunk, he gathered from half-court, jumped from the tape, Nelson threw the ball from over the backboard, Howard caught it in mid-air then threw the ball down, literally.
Dwight jumped so high, he threw the ball in. Quite impressive for an almost 7-footer. Announcer Kenny Smith were so amazed that he sang the Superman theme (although it sounds more like the Indiana Jones theme, lol).
Watch the Dwight Howard Superman dunk video:
Are there any other centers who can do the Dwight Howard Superman dunk?
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