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“Well, you can certainly teach free-throwing. And you can teach the boys to pass at angles and run in curves. - University of Kansas Jayhawks head coach Phog Allen, reposting the contention of his Kansas predecessor and inventor of basketball James Naismith, pictured, that basketball could not be coached When I dunk, I put something on it. I want the ball to hit the floor before I do.”

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Darryl Dawkins, born on January 11, 1957 and passed away on August 27, 2015, was an American professional basketball player. Known for his unique dunking skills and towering height, he played for the New York Knicks in the NBA. Dawkins was a key player for the Knicks and won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1983, becoming a legendary figure in the sport. more

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