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This week, the Internet went absolutely nuts after a video surfaced of some dude attempting a shirtless dunk in front of what appeared to be the entire Morehead State University campus. Not only did this bro miss the dunk, but he fell backwards off the rim and slammed into the hardwood. Did we mention he was shirtless? The entire gym cracked up, and, well, let’s just say we wouldn’t want to be this dude when he shows up at the next frat party this coming weekend.
But let’s not pretend like this fearless young man is the only person to ever become the laughing stock of an arena over a dunk attempt gone horribly, horribly wrong. It’s happened to pros, it’s happened to amateurs, hell, it’s even happened to mascots. So let’s definitely keep laughing at this guy, but let’s make him feel a little less alone. From Andrea Bargnani to Cleanthony Early, check out The Worst Failed Dunk Attempts in Basketball History.
30.When Hoops Attack
Bro, you might wanna put some sand or something in the base of the hoop.
29.Kendrick Perkins Doing Kendrick Perkins Things
Nothing but net.
28.This Had So Much Potential
Louisville's Chane Behanan throws it do…never mind.
27.Big Baby Comes Up a Little Short
The camera goes up for the jam, but Glenn Davis doesn't quite get there.
26.Gerald Green Plays It Cool
Even though Gerald Green airmailed the hoop, he still hangs on the rim like he threw it down.
25.Trey McKinney Jones Is Not a Physics Major
The reaction of Miami Hurricane's mascot Sebastian says it all, really.
24.Air Bargnani
Just another highlight reel moment from the 2013-14 Knicks season.
23.At Least He Drew the Blocking Foul
This might've been the most watched GIF of the 2013-14 NBA season. #knickstape
22.This Was Never Going to End Well
Just why?
21.Two For One
Pretty sure only the ball is supposed to go through the hoop, fam.
20.Chinese Dunk Contest For the Win
This had to be the most flair-less dunk contest in the history of the world.
19.Serge Ibaka Starts the Outlet
Kevin Durant to Serge Ibaka to…Jerryd Bayless??
18.It Never Really Worked Out For Dwight Howard in L.A.
The rims must be a little higher at the Staples Center.
17.The Moment We All Knew the Bulls Were Winning This Series
We're not exactly sure what kept this ball out of the hoop, but this game would also go three overtimes before the Bulls took a 3-1 series lead.
16.Stick to Shooting Threes, Steph
We know Steph Curry isn't the tallest dude in the league, but he really does look like a little kid going for the jam here.
15.All's Well That Ends Well?
Russell Westbrook clanked this dunk so hard off the back rim that it turned into an assist.
14.Russell Westbrook Heard Bosh's Footsteps
Maybe Chris Bosh was the most valuable player on the Heat all along.
13.You Shall Not Pass!
This is what happens when the rim says, 'no' with authority.
12.This Had Fail Written All Over It From the Start
Wearing that helmet looks like the smartest play in the book after watching this backyard disaster.
11.White Man Can't Jump
Former Clemson Tiger Terrence Oglesby was anything but great on this dunk attempt. SMH is right.
10.The Raptors Can't Even Complete a Halftime Show
When you Google the word failure, this is what comes up.
9.And the Award For Parent of the Year Goes to…
Less beer, more testing out the hoop you just put up for your kid, dad.
8.Nailed It
The dunk may have been a success, but the pegging afterwards and subsequent tumble makes for a day this young man would probably like to forget.
7.When It Rains, I…You Bust Your Ass
While the slip probably hurts more, it inevitably saved him from the missed dunk that would've been.
6.And You Wonder Why LeBron Throws Up That Powder
Even the king can be made to look like a jester.
5.That's Fisher Price One, This Youngin' Zero
At least it's comforting to know the parents never once thought about sacrificing the video to, you know, help save their child.
4.This Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
It was almost a Christmas miracle.
3.And the Crowd Goes Wild
Here's exactly what you shouldn't do during the first month of school in an attempt to make friends. This dude is done for the next four years. SMH. You just had to take your shirt off, right?
2.Cleanthony Early Has a Crash Landing
Coming up short on the dunk attempt is one thing, tripping and falling face first in front of the entire nation is quite another.
1.I Believe I Can Fly
This fail is the reason GIFs were created in the first place. Fun fact: Atlanta is one of the 25 fattest cities in America according to Men's Fitness.