Derrick E. Vaughan's definitions

D-U-N-K-A-D-E-L-I-C

D-Determination U-Unity N-Nutrition K-Knowledge A-Athleticism D-Defense E-Energy L-Leadership I-Intimidation C-Champion

The D-U-N-K-A-D-E-L-I-C is the blueprint to becoming a champion.

by Derrick E. Vaughan February 19, 2004

Dunkadelic $$$-Man

Is a pro basketball player who gets paid millions of dollars to play the game of basketball. An athlete who wears expensive jewelry and drives expensive automobiles.

Shaquille O'Neal is a Dunkadelic $$$-Man making $28 million dollars this season. LeBron James was a Dunkadelic $$$-Man when he signed a $90 million dollar contract with Nike.

by Derrick E. Vaughan January 25, 2005

Dunkadelic Zoom Shot

Is a basketball slang " catch phrase " used by photographers and cameramen to describe a still slam dunk photo of a basketball player for magazines and posters.

The Dr.J, Dunkadelic Zoom Shot of him taking off from the free throw line at the 1976 ABA ( American Basketball Association ) All-Star game is one of his best posters. Michael Jordan has had more Dunkadelic Zoom Shots as posters or in magazines than any other player in the history of basketball.

by Derrick E. Vaughan April 3, 2005

Dunkadelic Phat 5 of College Basketball

C.M. Newton ( UK ) Hall of Famer as a contributor. A member of the 1951 NCAA Championship team ( UK )coached by Adolph Rupp. Newton, the ( UK ) Athletic Director from 1989-2000. Hired Rick Pitino in 89' to restore the Kentucky pride. Hired first African American Coach in school's history ( Tubby Smith ) to the winningest Div. 1 college basketball program in NCAA history. Hired first African American women's coach in school history in 1989.

C.M. Newton is a Phat 5 legend and made an historical decision when he hired Tubby Smith in 1997. ( UK ) on to win the 1998 NCAA Championship. Now that's Dunkadelic!!!!!

by Derrick E. Vaughan April 18, 2005

Dunkadelic Throwback

Is a basketball slang term used to describe old school and vintage dunk highlight footage. The era of the afro 70's ABA ( American Basketball Association ).

The 1976 ABA All-Star game was a Dunkadelic Throwback to the hi-flyin' days of Dr. J and David Thompson. ESPN Classic shows the best Dunkadelic Throwback highlights of Dr.J and the free wheeling ABA.

by Derrick E. Vaughan March 29, 2005

Dunkadelic Phat 5 of College Basketball

Wilt Chamberlain the first Phat 5 player to make an impact in the NBA. He's the only player in NBA history to be the league MVP and Rookie of the Year ( 1960 ) in the same season.

Wilt " The Stilt " the Phat 5 former star was the only player to average 50 points a game 50.4 ( 1962 ) in a single season. Now that's Dunkadelic!!!!!

by Derrick E. Vaughan April 14, 2005

Dunkadelic Hall of Fame

Is an unofficial induction for the best dunkers of All-Time to play the game of basketball on the high school, college, or pro level.

Earl " The Goat " Manigault, the New York playground legend is a member of the Dunkadelic Hall of Fame for his contrbution to the game of basketball. Dominique " The Human Highlight Film " Wilkens would be a 1st ballot selection to the Dunkadelic Hall of Fame based on his legacy to dunking a basketball on the college and pfo level.

by Derrick E. Vaughan April 3, 2005