Definitive Dunks: The greatest dunks in Orlando Magic history
20. Penny shakes and bakes
No. 8 on a recent Orlando Magic list of best game winners, this gem of a dunk from Anfernee Hardaway’s rookie year it appears is truly special, displaying many of Hardaway’s amazing gifts. Hardaway puts a nice crossover on to create room and then drives to the basket easily for an effortless one-handed jam to beat the buzzer and win the game.
19. Dwight breaks things
On one of the very first possession of the 2009 Eastern Conference Finals, Dwight Howard broke the shot clock in Cleveland. No, he literally broke the shot clock in Cleveland. He dunked the ball so powerfully that the shot clock on top of the basket fell over, delaying the game. A preview of his dominance to come.
18. Shaq breaks things
Dwight Howard certainly knew how to follow Shaquille O’Neal’s footsteps. O’Neal was the first Magic player to break things, pulling down the backboard in Phoenix in an incredible display of power for the rookie — and on national TV. That would not be the only time he would do that. . . .
17. Vince Carter why not?
Vince Carter was not the superstar Vince Carter when he came to Orlando. That was just fine. Occasionally he did pull out some tricks. Including this seemingly ho-hum, why-not? 360 dunk on the fast break against the Memphis Grizzlies.
16. Air Gordon
Aaron Gordon is still seeking to establish himself as an all-around player in the league. But one thing he certainly can do is jump with the best of them. He proved that in his first home game with the team when he elevated over Bradley Beal for an emphatic jam. Then he did it all again during the Dunk Contest in Toronto.