Which is better?
I just watched 1st and 10 on ESPN and they had a discussion on which contest is better, the Home Run Derby or the Slam Dunk Contest. I assume not everyone saw the conversation, and also I'm sure people have differing points of views. I know this is a baseball site and some opinions will be skewed, but I want to know the different reasons why.
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I'm not a fan of either one
by BeerCub on Jul 9, 2007 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You actually watch that show?
by rlpete on Jul 9, 2007 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
i was going to change the channel, but then it was too funny, so i laughed for a few more minutes until it became unbearable.
yeah its not a true test of who the best home run hitters are, but i still think its fun to watch players just goofing off, having fun, and cranking some serious shots in the home run derby. its just mindless entertainment, and thats fine with me.
by kylejo on Jul 9, 2007 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
First and Ten
by TMOX on Jul 9, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 3-point contest
by Kegler on Jul 9, 2007 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they both stink
by sanantonecub on Jul 9, 2007 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Which one is more likely to have the stars?
It'll also have Fielder, who's leading the NL in homers.
How often do the stars in the NBA participate in the Dunk contest? Not too often. Kobe's done it like once. Don't think LeBron or Wade has done it. Oh, there are some good dunkers who do it, but when Tyrus Thomas is invited and says he's only doing it for the money, it gives you an idea of what many of these guys think of the skills contests.
Also, the NBA dunk contest has way too many missed dunks where guys get zero points. In the HR contest, even the worst tend to hit a few, and the winners often hit 20+, meaning you get to see a lot of BIG homers, and a bunch of "will it make it" homers. Plus, theoretically they're trying harder on the last ball because of the Century 21 donations last year.
The NBA guys put in some more style, but the HR Derby has more substance.
by HanOfTheBluegrass on Jul 9, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't Gilbert Arenas in the dunk contest?
by cwyers on Jul 9, 2007 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN Article
by BJ Simpson on Jul 9, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The current answer is HR Derby
The dunk contest is played out - it has sort of a been-there done-that air to it. I agree with Bill Simmons that the NBA should do a game of H-O-R-S-E instead - now that would be interesting.
I think MLB should also come up with a new event, though I'm not sure what it should be. Any suggestions?
by SuperContext on Jul 9, 2007 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i second
and ESPN is going to hire carson daly any day now, because they're basically an MTV for sports fans.
by gary varsho on Jul 9, 2007 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs





















