But his points or high-flying dunks are not why he’s so important to the Nuggets.

Source: https://milehighsports.com/the-denver-nuggets-are-fueled-by-more-than-jokic-and-murray/

Claxton had two dunks in that stretch and Dinwiddie had a 3-point play and a 3-pointer to allow the Nets to pull away.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2023/03/bridges-has-30-points-nets-beat-rockets-for-3rd-straight/

Clippers center Ivica Zubac dunks during the second half of their game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/12/14/james-harden-reaches-milestone-as-surging-clippers-top-warriors/

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard dunks as Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson looks on during the second half of their season opener on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/10/25/clippers-crank-up-the-energy-blow-past-blazers-in-season-opener/

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard dunks during the first half of their game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/01/17/clippers-get-paul-george-back-but-joel-embiid-76ers-spoil-the-party/

Dec 30, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Zed Key (23) dunks during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/12/30/wvus-spirited-rally-falls-short-in-overtime-mountaineers-fall-to-ohio-state-78-75/

Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan dunks past Clippers center Ivica Zubac, left, during the first half on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/01/13/clippers-keep-it-closer-this-time-but-fall-to-nuggets-again/

Despite the hindrance, LaVine found success around the rim through dunks and layups, finishing with 30 points and four assists.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/01/20/recapping-the-chicago-bulls-zach-lavine-leads-a-dominant-performance-in-paris-and-demar-derozan-makes-his-return-known/

He even had dunks off rebounds.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/sports/ct-abn-bbk-waur-osw-st-1203-20231202-3sff3fuwczcbzjf4krf3capx24-story.html

He led the American Athletic Conference in blocked shots and shot 39% from 3-point range, becoming the only Division I player last season with at least 60 3-pointers, 55 blocked shots and 35 dunks.

Source: https://www.pressenterprise.com/2023/06/20/2023-nba-mock-draft-will-brandon-miller-or-scoot-henderson-go-no-2/

He plays with so much enthusiasm and drops multiple dunks per game.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/16/24003981/high-school-basketball-highlights-scores-chicago-illinois-michael-obrien-notebook

He threw down two highlight-reel dunks, scoring nine points and adding seven rebounds.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/sports/ct-abn-bbk-jolw-waur-st-0105-20230104-tnelefwc6nfc3htgzxfbnqx5je-story.html

He took just two jump shots all season last year, with most of his offensive productivity coming on dunks.

Source: https://wbt.com/611252/a-look-at-the-hornets-total-draft-haul/

He wasn’t just a shooter, he was also impacting the game in other ways — driving the ball, surprising with dunks on people and things like that.”

Source: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2023/04/08/lauri-markkanen-might-be-nbas-most/

Lakers forward Anthony Davis dunks during the first half of Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/04/22/lakers-get-historic-start-overcome-dillon-brooks-punch-to-lebron-james-for-2-1-series-lead/

Lobo’s Josiah Allick dunks the ball over Boise State’s Lukas Milner right, and his teammate Chibuzo Agbo, left, during their game at the Pit on Friday evening, Jan.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2585403/a-basketball-decision-josiah-allick-opens-up-on-opting-to-transfer-out-of-new-mexico.html

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle, center, dunks against Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford, left, and guard Delon Wright during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan.

Source: https://www.amny.com/sports/basketball/knicks-hold-off-wizards-112-108/

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) celebrates as guard Gary Harris (14) dunks before leaving the game with an ankle injury.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/03/franz-wagner-leaves-magics-road-game-at-hornets-with-sprained-ankle/

Penn Hills’ Daemar Kelly dunks against Peters Twp. during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Petersen Events Center.

Source: https://tribhssn.triblive.com/penn-hills-second-to-none-in-wpial-finals-victory-over-peters-township/

Philadelphia 76ers center Montrezl Harrell dunks against Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel during the second half on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/01/15/lakers-suffer-another-disappointing-finish-against-philadelphia-76ers/