This period also corresponded to various rule changes and a defensive culture that was pushing the limits of allowable brutality.ĭunk frequency had it's 4th largest shift in 2005, when it increased 8% after the NBA's rolled out its new hand-checking ban and defensive 3 seconds rule, designed to 'open up the game', as the NBA has prominently stated.ĭunk frequency was lower when the 3-point shot wasn't used, making the game more compacted and without no spacing. From 1998 to 2001, dunk frequency declined by 30%. The shifts in frequency are very significant from year-to-year and dunk frequency often declined. and for the most part, they all have a high level of basketball skill too - Skill increases the likelihood of being able to get a dunk. One other thing - all the dunkers on both lists are very quick - they get to the basket quickly and get off their feet very quickly. The bigs from the previous era also match up exceptionally well, much better than even the wings do here. both athlete-for-athlete and player-for-player.
The 1988 - 1996 period matches the 2001 - 2014 period equally.
SG's and SF's with 100+ Dunks in a Seasonġ988 - 1996. Dunk Totals for Each Player: 1988 - 1996 via 76'ers Media Guides:
