VIDEO: Derrick Jones Jr. Shows off Athleticism With Ridiculous Tip-in After Brutal Lob
By Jack Murphy
Derrick Jones Jr. of the Miami Heat is one of the most athletic players in today's NBA. He proved that again on Wednesday after making a jaw-dropping play thanks to his vertical leap.
Ummmmm. Derrick Jones Jr., how?!
— FanSided NBA (@FanSidedNBA) February 27, 2020
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The 2020 NBA Slam Dunk champion made one of the most insane tip-ins in recent memory. Goran Dragic sent an off-target alley-oop pass to Jones Jr. but it was no problem for the forward as he spun in mid-air to tip it in for the score.
Derrick Jones Jr. with a 2-handed tomahawk ⚡️pic.twitter.com/8N9wkCak9C
— ClutchPoints NBA (@ClutchPointsNBA) February 27, 2020
Jones, Jr.'s Dunk Contest win will always be subject to arguments, but his athletic ability isn't up for debate.