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[Saba Sports News] Dirk Nowitzki got more than he bargained for during an event before Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
At PNC Plaza outside the American Airlines Center, Nowitzki participated in a pregame dunk contest with fans. One fan, Chris, asked Nowitzki to hold the basketball while he attempted to leap over him for a dunk.
However, Chris lacked the necessary hops and failed to clear Nowitzki, sending both crashing into a nearby barrier. It’s safe to say Chris won’t be asked to assist with dunks again.
While Mac McClung made similar dunks look easy during the 2023 Slam Dunk Contest, this incident shows just how challenging they are. Nowitzki might want to stick with professional athletes for such stunts in the future.