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Antonio McDyess at Phoenix

Then & Now: Bench Reactions to Amir Johnson's Windmills

 Amir Johnson windmill vs Wizards

(February 27, 2014)

Amir Johnson's breakaway windmill slam last night was acknowledged by high-flying teammate Demar Derozan with a mild clap of approval.

Go back eight years and check out the veteran Detroit bench go off after Amir, then a rookie, punches home a garbage time special.

Amir Johnson windmill vs Timberwolves

(January 24, 2006)

Who Dunked It Better? Tom Hammonds vs JJ Hickson

The battle of the fly-kicking Nuggets - Tom Hammonds vs JJ Hickson.

Tom Hammonds vs Los Angeles Lakers

(April 9, 1996)

JJ Hickson vs Detroit Pistons

(February 8, 2014)

Hickson has had a number of impressive throw-downs this year, with Andre Drummond a feature in his latest effort. However, we've got Hammonds in this head-to-head, who gets the nod based on elevation alone.

Speaking of high flying Nuggets, Hammonds wasn't even the best dunker on that '96 Denver squad. A young man by the name of McDyess had that title covered.