Here’s an interesting fact: the term“slam dunk” was originally coined by former LA Lakers announcer Chick Hearn.That same type of shot, in which players launch upwards towards the net with the ball still in their hand and “slam” it into the net, was originally called a dunk shot. It’s worth two points instead of the standard one, and contests are regularly held in which players can only slam dunk and can’t perform any other kind of shot. The term “slam dunk” isn’t just used in basketball, though. It’s also entered US … [Read more...]