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NBA's All-time Best Dunkers
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NBA's All-time Best Dunkers

David Thompson
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David Thompson -
Nicknamed Skywalker thanks to his alleged 48-inch vertical leap, Thompson popularized the alley-oop during his legendary collegiate career at North Carolina State. To this day, the swingman often gets credited (erroneously) with the play's invention.
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