96 definitions by derrick e. vaughan
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
Is a basketball slang term given to first year players in college or pro basketball that come from the Hip-Hop urban culture. The players come on the scene with style and charisma to go along with an explosive game.
LeBron, Carmelo, and D.Wade were Dunkadelic Newjacks that came into the NBA last season and delivered. The Atlanta Hawks have a rising star in Dunkadelic Newjack Josh Smith, the 2005 NBA Slam Dunk champion.
by derrick e. vaughan March 29, 2005
Is a Basketball/ Hip-Hop athlete with star appeal and icon status. These players are major influences in fashion and popular culture.Rap artist with sports backgrounds are considered for this distinction
Dr.J, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Allen Iverson, Kevin Garnett, LL Cool J, Master P, Puff Daddy, Jay-Z, Nelly
by derrick e. vaughan November 24, 2004
Is a basketball slang " catch phrase " that describes a player who attacks the rim with massive power and force. Term used by energetic announcer's or broadcaster's during games.
Kevin Garnett " The Big Ticket " is a Dunkadelic Rim-Rocker for Minnesota. Corey Maggette the Dunkadelic Rim-Rocker for the Clippers is a chizzled physical speciman.
by derrick e. vaughan April 3, 2005
Is a pop culture term for a group of teenage and young adults who live in the world of Basketball and Hip-Hop.
Allen Iverson, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Nelly, Jay-Z, Russell Simmons, and P Diddy are leaders in the Dunkadelic Nation.
by derrick e. vaughan July 19, 2005
Is a basketball slang " catch phrase " that describes a basketball movie, song, or music video with cool lyrics and umtempo urban beats.
The Dunkadelic Soundtrack to Spike Lee's movie He Got Game was phat. Nelly's Dunkadelic Soundtrack to the song Air Force One helped sell more Nike's that summer.
by derrick e. vaughan April 4, 2005
Is a slang basketball " catch phrase " that describes an urban style of fast paced run and gun basketball with an emphasis on dunks and flashy passes. Very athletic player's who play a more organized version of playground and street ball.
The Phoenix Suns play a Dunkadelic B-Ball Style game in segments that will test the conditioning of other teams. The Houston Cougar's of the early 80's played a Dunkadelic B-Ball Syle to 2 straight Final Four appearances.
by derrick e. vaughan April 4, 2005