Mavericks’ Brandan Wright might consider entering NBA slam-dunk contest

Posted Nov 27, 2014
What separates Brandan Wright from other high-flying dunkers around the league is that he seems to explode out of nowhere with his dunks, as if he were a contortionist who suddenly bursts off a pogo stick. Wright’s elevation and hang time have been breathtaking. “I mean literally, the guy can scrape his knee on the rim,” owner Mark Cuban said. “It’s unbelievable.” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

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