Is the era of kids born between 1975 and 1985. This era was influenced by the emergence of Dr.J and the Hip-Hop culture. They have grown up entirely on Hip-Hop. Michael Jordan and RUN-DMC continued the influence and helped popularize the shoe apparel industry that has become fashion symbols in the hallways, playgrounds, and neighborhoods of the urban youth.
Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, and Amare Stoudemire are players born during the " Dunkadelic Generation " era who were influenced by basketball and the Hip-Hop culture. They are now Dunkadelic Mega-Stars of the " Dunkadelic Generation " era and are coutinuing the influence of the Hip-Hop and basketball movement.
by Derrick E. Vaughan March 22, 2005
Is a basketball slang " catch phrase " used to describe a slam dunk that takes the heart and energy out of an opposing team. Makes an opposing team call time out and brings the crowd to their feet.
Shaq dropped a Dunkadelic Backbreaker on Portland that sent them home, and the Lakers to the 2000 NBA Finals. Dwayne Wade all but ended the game vs. Minnesota with a crushing Dunkadelic Backbreaker over " The Big Ticket " Kevin Garnett that lead to a Miami victory.
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 3, 2005
Is a basketball slang " catch phrase " that describes a team or player who runs up and down the floor at a fast pace and finishes off the play with a rim rockin' slam dunk.
The Phoenix Suns are also known as the Dunkadelic Express with their run and gun style of basketball. Vince " The Dunkadelic Express " Carter is still a hi-flyin' highlight for the Nets.
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 12, 2005
Is a basketball slang term used to describe a team that wins the chance in a draft lottery to select a marquee college or high school star player. The recruiting of a high school star player to a major college program.
Cleveland hit the $100 million dollar Dunkadelic Jackpot in the 2003 NBA draft and selected LeBron James with the #1 overall pick. Chicago won 6 NBA titles after hitting the Dunkadelic Jackpot in 1984 with the selection of Michael Jordan.
by Derrick E. Vaughan March 12, 2005
Is a basketball slang term for a player that has phenomenal skills and athleticism. Makes high degree plays of difficulty look easy.
Michael Jordan was the greatest Dunkadelic Freak that ever played the game of basketball. At 6'8 and 240 pounds LeBron James is a Dunkadelic Freak in the mold of Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkens.
by Derrick E. Vaughan March 27, 2005
Is a basketball slang " catch phrase " used to describe a very creative fastbreak slam dunk during a game or in a slam dunk contest.
Jason Richardson the 2-Time Slam Dunk Champ can get nasty with his Dunkadelic Freestylin' on a fastbreak to drive the fans out of their seats. Vince Carter stole the show at the 2000 All-Star Slam Dunk Contest with his Dunkadelic Freestylin'performance.
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 3, 2005
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