5 best dunkers in NBA 2K22

#3 Aaron Gordon - 95

Aaron Gordon with the Orlando Magic in NBA 2K20 [Source: 2K Specialist]

Aaron Gordon is one of the best dunkers in the NBA today, but unfortunately, he has no slam dunk contest awards to show for his slam-dunking prowess.

He holds the record (8) for the most perfect dunks (50 points) in NBA history, more than Michael Jordan, Zach LaVine, Dominique Wilkins or anybody else. Many would agree that he deserved to win the 2020 slam dunk contest over Derrick Jones Jr.

Aaron Gordon really has two of the best Slam Dunk contest dunks ever 👀 pic.twitter.com/pVUElKdlGB

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 16, 2020

Aaron Gordon is so good at hammering it down that he has a 95 rating in both standing and driving dunks.

He has a 79-rated inside scoring, with no attribute less than 60 (except post hook at 58). Gordon's vertical leap, as measured in the 2014 NBA Draft Combine, is 39", but many believe he has improved on it since then. He is the tallest on this list, with a height of 6' 8".

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#2 Zach LaVine - 95

Zach LaVine with the Chicago Bulls in NBA 2K20 [Source: 2K Specialist]

Zach LaVine faced a downgrade in most NBA 2K22 ratings and attributes through no fault of his own. He averaged a career-high 27.4 points per game on an incredible 50/40/84 shooting split last season, and made his first NBA All-Star team.

However, for some reason, 2K Sports thought it was fit to reduce his rating by one point. He ended last season (2K21) with 88, but is rated 87 this year, and more importantly, his dunk rating was 96 in 2K20, but it is 95 now.

Zach finished last season at 88 so we disagree, respectfully. https://t.co/8jmdJo80aI

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) August 18, 2021

There isn't a doubt in anyone's mind that Zach LaVine is one of the best dunkers in the game. His thunderous rim racks are a sight to behold, and he won the historic 2016 Slam Dunk Contest against Aaron Gordon.

The 6' 5" shooting guard also won the 2015 contest, and is just the fourth player to win back-to-back Slam Dunk contests, joining Michael Jordan, Jason Richardson and Nate Robinson.

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#1 Zion Williamson - 97

Zion Williamson on the Next-Gen cover of NBA 2K21 [Source: 2K Newsroom]

The 21-year-old phenom Zion Williamson, arguably, had the most hype before entering the NBA since LeBron James.

Kevin Durant described the 6' 7" power forward as a once-in-a-generation type athlete, and many have called him a freak of nature. He is entering his third season in the league, and we can expect a slam dunk contest participation from him soon.

Zion Williamson’s 58.5 FG% is the best in NBA history through the first 40 games (500 shots minimum) 😳(via @EliasSports) pic.twitter.com/wCGA2GFCEp

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 30, 2021

Williamson has an overall rating of 89 in NBA 2K22. He has a standing dunk rating of 95 and a driving dunk rating of 97, making him arguably the best dunker in the game. His total inside-scoring rating (87) is the best on this list, with none of his attributes rated under 75.

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