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During Sunday night’s game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Detroit Pistons, Clippers big man DeAndre Jordan threw down what could arguably be described as the greatest, most powerful slam dunk we’ve seen in the NBA this season.
The play in question took place with 4:32 seconds remaining in the second quarter, as Los Angeles owned a 55-36 lead over Detroit.
Clippers point guard Chris Paul threw up a lob to Jordan, who caught the ball and slammed it down with no regard for human life, right over the defenseless body of Pistons second-year guard Brandon Knight.
What made the dunk even more impressive was the fact that DeAndre threw it down with his weaker hand. He’s primarily a left-handed player, yet the tenacity and ferocity he showcased with his right hand would have made you think otherwise.
For those who haven’t seen it, here it is in all of its glory……
Social media juggernaut Twitter blew up after this DeAndre Jordan slam, and rightfully so. No one was able to contain their excitement and enthusiasm for what they had just witnessed.
What's worse -- the dunk, Brandon Knight's lifeless body, or DeAndre Jordan's stink face? http://t.co/q591x2wsIE
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) March 11, 2013
Even Miami Heat All-Star and reigning MVP LeBron James believes it to be the Dunk of the Year.
DeAndre Jordan!!!! Dayyyuummmm!! Dunk of the year #littletikeshoop
— LeBron James (@KingJames) March 11, 2013
The Jam became so popular, that the hashtag #RIPBrandonKnight even started trending worldwide.
RIP Brandon Knight: December 2, 1991 -March 10, 2013
— Accurate Posts (@AccuratePostz) March 11, 2013
RIP Brandon Knight, I thought Kyrie did him dirty.... just... #RIP
— Relle The 5’5 (@__Relle__) March 11, 2013
Here is a look at some more popular tweets concerning DeAndre Jordan and the dunk heard around the world.
DeAndre Jordan's like "Sorry for party dunking all on ya, Brandon Knight" pic.twitter.com/xTL6usI1iQ
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) March 11, 2013
Don't be surprised if the next episode of Law and Order is based on DeAndre Jordan assaulting Brandon Knight
— Michael Smith (@michaelsmith) March 11, 2013
After Jamal Crawford's between the legs oop to Blake, DeAndre Jordan was happy for them, but I could tell he wanted in. Now he got his
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) March 11, 2013
one thing for sure is Deandre Jordan gained some followers after tonight and Brandon Knight mentions are reckless
— Charles James II (@CJDeuce_) March 11, 2013
Pretty sure Brandon Knight has the worst luck ever. Broken ankles by Kyrie Irving and now a broken everything by Deandre Jordan
— Ryan G. (@Guilly5R) March 11, 2013
To Brandon Knight: Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace.
— Catholic Life (@CatholicPrblm) March 11, 2013
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