John Wall was the star on Saturday night as he gave the Eastern Conference victory over the Western Conference in the All-Star weekend's dunk contest.
Wall's reverse double-pump between-the-legs dunk after grabbing the ball from the Washington Wizards mascot was enough to earn the Eastern side the win, although the night's new format didn't go down too well on Twitter.
Here's what Frank Isola, NBA reporter for the NY Daily News, had to say on the social networking site:
Of all the times to promote team basketball, the slam dunk contest isn't one of them.
— Frank Isola (@FisolaNYDN) February 16, 2014
The rules of cricket are easier to understand than the new slam dunk contest format.
— Frank Isola (@FisolaNYDN) February 16, 2014
The night saw a host of celebrities make appearances during the contest, including the likes of Canadian rapper Drake, while the event also showcased the talents of other dunk-specialists, including Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard.
The weekend's main spectacle takes place in the early hours of Monday morning, when the Eastern side take on the West in their highly-anticipated All-Star game.
Christopher Dodd
