dunker

Example Sentences

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It doesn’t take a great player to be a great dunker, but that combination of star power and showmanship is what made the dunk contest a featured all-star event.

From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2023

Coaches also will set up big men in the dunker spot along the baseline between the basket and 3-point line, where they can be available when a driver draws in the defense.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2023

Koloko has gone from a skinny shot blocker and dunker as a freshman to a filled out, intimidating presence with a widened offensive repertoire.

From Fox News • Mar. 15, 2022

He’s also a violent dunker, willing to posterize at a moment’s notice if a chance arises.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2022

I wasn’t a dunker; I was a shooter.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie