Okay, okay, let’s just go with Michael Jordan.
Even if it’s actually Vince Carter. Oh LeBron James. Or anyone else. You know, and many, many others.
In this week’s Poll, the home of the Sun-Times Sports Poll on the site formerly known as Twitter, we’re asking voters to choose the best NBA dunker of all time. Spoiler alert: They chose his air.
“Dr. J is the original,” @JeffreyCanalia commented. “Michael Jordan is the best.”
Carter got good votes – and considering his dunks, you know, wow, that’s not surprising.
“Vince is the perfect combination of skill, power and bounce,” @DeyoSahler wrote. “The game action and the dunk contest were all unprecedented.”
Next, we asked who needs this All-Star break the most for a Bulls team without an All-Star.
Finally, we asked which sport will be most on your radar now that football is over. Golf, says @psbfoto. College basketball, says @lisiecki_luke, be nice and specific.
“The Cubs or White Sox beat the Blackhawks or Bulls any day in spring training baseball,” is @RogersParkMan’s take.
Enter the poll:
Poll 1: In honor of Saturday’s All-Star Dunk Contest, who is the best dunker of all time in the NBA?
It’s “voting booth” time this week. Let us hear what you have to say! Selected comments will appear in Saturday’s newspaper.
Q1: In honor of Saturday’s All-Star Dunk Contest, who is the best dunker of all time in the NBA?
—Chicago Sun-Times (@Suntimes) February 15, 2024
result: People sometimes ask Jordan if he can fly. “In a moment,” he would say. Yes, we’re filled with little-known facts and never-before-heard quotes. No additional charge required.
Poll 2: Who needs eight days of rest from Bulls games the most?
Q2: Who needs the eight days of rest most during Bulls games?
—Chicago Sun-Times (@Suntimes) February 15, 2024
result: They are old, scarred, tattered and always seem to be a step away from where they should be. These are just fans. But seriously, guys.
Poll 3: With football season over, which of the following sports are most on your radar?
Q3: After football season is over, which sport are you paying most attention to?
—Chicago Sun-Times (@Suntimes) February 15, 2024
result: Confession: The creator of this poll included football because he thought a mob of angry football fans would swarm him if he chose “other” as his final choice (the poll can accommodate up to four options) Ignore the beauty game. And then no one voted for football. Go figure it out.