OVER THE HILL DUNKER - Full Documentary
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- Over The Hill Dunker - Official Documentary
@overthehilldunker
Kinda old. Not tall. A bit obsessed.
Documentary following my attempt to fulfill a lifelong dream of competing in my first dunk contest at age 44 and only 5'11".
Go Get Your Dreams!
If you have dreams of dunking, come to The Dunk Camp! www.thedunkcamp.com
Produced by Kaluna Productions
www.kalunaproductions.com
For inquires about the film, please contact andy@kalunaproductions.com
Songs: “Motivation” and "I Will Never Stop" by Jamesthemormon. Used with permission.
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Amazing video Andy!! You killed it the contest too bro! That backboard dunk has to be one of your best ever and first try!! Keep going Andy it's truly inspiring
thanks Steven! and thanks for your cameo in the film! these last 5 years have been really fun. I still remember back in the day when I was jumping higher than you and you were asking me for advice. Lol. That has all changed just a little! :)hope to get a dunk session with you soon when we're both healthy!!! Happy New Year man!
haha yea man!! you were one of my biggest inspirations!! you proved to me that someone my height that can barely touch rim can train to dunk!! always grateful!!
Great video! Very motivational. I was wonder, what is your max squat and max deadlift? The weight you are moving does not look that impressive (I promise I'm trying to be constructive). A man of your stature probably has the potential to lift 450 lbs + in either the squat or deadlift. And these gains will directly correlate to more inches on your vertical.
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Anybody under 6ft that is 40+ years old that can dunk on regulation goal even if it's just a rim grazer dunk is EXTREMELY impressive and rare so much respect!
i will because of ANDY :)
Well said.
@Darren Mcclean that's awesome. Well I'm impressed
Still motivating!
Dunkademics Official thanks Billy! I’m still grinding so someday I can be on Dunkademics!
Not only did he achieve his goal, but he looks way younger and healthier than his buddies because of all that training.
pmc820 lots of benefits of healthy living! 😀 thanks man!
You gave me inspiration to get my dunk on, I'm 49 6'4 235 haven't dunked in about 10years..I'll be turning 50 in August and the 50and up league starts in July I need to drop about 20lbs but I want an in game dunk... thanks for the push I needed to believe I still can 👍👍🏿👍🏾✌️
Keith Carroll awesome! Go get it man! You can do it!
Keith Carroll 112 Follow up results? Did you reach your goal?
6 minutes in and this is hilarious. Just a slice of life, love the way all his high school buddies are clowning --- so real.
Brandon Schultz ha ha thanks man! They are a bunch of clowns so it was easy for them! 😂
Brandon Schultz if anyone is gonna be real it’s your high school buddies
"This isn't Hollywood, this is about fulfilling a lifeling dream & finding out how far i can push myself." Best line of the doc. & thanks a lot for the inspiration to those who are just starting out their dunking journey.
thanks man!!! greatly appreciated! good luck on your journey! you can do it!
This should be on ESPN's 30 for 30, Or new series 40 "over" 40.....
Justin heyl lol! Thanks so much! This is one of my favorite comments so far! 😂
At first I thought this was a mockumentary. It takes a lot of work to make a short film like this and at this quality, I'm much more impressed with that than I am at dunking.
Little Switzerland ha ha thanks man! This is true! Editing is so time consuming and it did take a long time! But has been so worth it! 👍😀
The 118 who thumbs down are under 30 and still can’t dunk😂
😂😂😂 thanks man! This might be my favorite comment so far!
#fact
This guy is a freak. I’m a former ball player and at 43 my knees, feet, and ankles won’t allow me to jump as high as the net. Congrats
Mar Mac ha ha thanks man! Yeah Fathertime undefeated! Just trying to keep him away from me as long as possible!
you probably don't even realize how inspirational this is. Major props, I almost shed a tear watching this.
Sometimes it's not about the fame or "winning", it's just about doing something for yourself. Too few people understand that
rübatsch thanks man! I really appreciate it. Achieving a goal or dream that took a ton of hard work is one of the best feelings in the world. I hope everyone gets to feel that way about something in their life.
9:33 '40" vertical jump (combined)' these descriptions are hilarious
Matthew Parker ha ha! Glad you appreciated my dry humor! 😀👍
6ft 2, 34 years old, have never dunked in my life. But after seeing this, I've regained hope that I can make it one day. I'll give it my best.
-pac
pacmanalexander you can do it bro! Go get it!
Ditto
how’d it go after a year?
yooo this video was more than just dunking it shows that you can do what ever you set your mind to even when people doubt you great dunks man💯👍
thanks man! that's exactly what I'm hoping people get from the story! thanks so much!
yup. it definitely transcends dunking. good doc for anyone chasing a dream.
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well you can't technically do whatever you put your mind to. however, you can maximize your abilities and do all the things that YOU are capable of. this guy was able to unleash his dunking ability with hard work and effort.
35, 5’ 9” (barely), started my journey early last year after years as a runner, and finally back into the sport I love. I’ve had ups and downs, peaked at 1 inch below the rim, popped a lumbar disc and am still recovering. I’ve learned a ton esp with form/recovery and I’m gonna keep learning. My vert is still down from its peak and I’m not in the 10 club yet but I ain’t stopping, esp after getting a huge boost from you!!
Ima a 31yo family man. Getting to the gym to hoop is tough but this video brings back the love I realized I used to have for basketball and the life lessons associated with ball. Much respect bro. Video reached me in norcal. 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌
Hope your still playing basketball
This was amazing! I'm super motivated by this and need to take my training to the next level. Job well done! I loved it!!!
JClarkTheJUMPER wow!!!! Thanks so much! You should see the smile on my face right now! Also be sure to check the end credits if you missed it the first time. You have liked and commented on many of my IG videos and having someone with your talent take the time to do that meant a lot to me as I pursued this crazy dream this past year. Thanks again!
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I’m 5’9 on the same journey and I’m close
This is one of the best documentary I've ever seen on youtube. Respect bro, you are an example for me!
wow! seriously thanks so much man!
I'm 21 you motavited me to go out there and train. I'm calling it now I'm gonna dunk the ball one day. I'm 5'10 and that's not gonna stop me.
THEE ONEE you can do it!!!!
Im the same height, and got my first dunk at 28 man, check it out on my channel if you want. I just trained and took it seriously for a couple months and I made it happen.
Nice man! There is a 5' 6 dunker on CZcams.
And here I was complaining about losing my ups at 36, time to get back in the gym. Much respect Andy!
teg9095 ha ha thanks man! You got many good years ahead bro!
Same here, we are still young brother!
Awesome just awesome I'm 48 still get rim but that's it lol but I'm 6'4 lol. Amazing job your kids will be inspired
Keith Davis ha ha thanks man! Hopefully they will be someday. Right now they just think I’m crazy. 😀
Watch my Asian dunk journey ahaha czcams.com/video/ZMHf5VKNtE8/video.html
I wish i was tall as you or taller than u
Your a waste if I was 6'4 I would be dunking but as they say white people can't jump
Dunked the last time on my 40th birthday in 2003. I'm an old white guy too, but I'm 6'3". Much respect brother.
alohawg that’s awesome! Thanks man! Gotta stay young!
Enjoyed it man...I last dunked when I was 39. Never tried again. I'm 41 now and your film has got me itching to come out of retirement. Thanks for the kick of inspiration.
Hood Rich ahhhh I love it! Do it!!!
I was 32 last time I dunked. I was 6'2 275. Cant believe that was 10 years ago.
Loved it!! Everyone needs to watch this, can't wait to dunk with you tomorrow :)
thanks Isaiah! So pumped to see you dunk in person again!
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True inspiration! Loved every minute of this
Chris J thanks CJ!!! Hope to make it down to FL to see you dunk in person someday!
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It's so touching, Andy. Your daughter knew that you ARE her superhero no matter what. Seeing that trust and support in the eye contacts between you and your daughter, and seeing that she began to spin and you started running towards her, I am shedding tears. You are a hero. Hands down.
Sean G whoa! Thanks man! Over 1000 comments and I think this is my favorite one. My daughter is everything to me. Thanks so much. 🙏👍💯
Recently I said to myself that I want to be able to dunk, just simple one handers on a fast break type of thing. In the back of my mind I always had that thought "I'm 30 in September, I'm 5'8", can I really do this?".
You're a true inspiration dude. Thank you.
chewy bongo you can do it bro! Go get it!
If this isn't motivation, I don't know what is! I am 37 years old and tore my achilles 4 years ago. Haven't been above the rim since! Ive been getting back in real shape and this is my next goal.. I used to be able to fly! Thanks for doing this. You've gotten another old man to reach back to his youth!
kentao4 that’s awesome! Thanks man! Hope you get those hops back! If you are posting progress videos - let me know! Also you may want to check out our dunk camp we have next summer! 😀 www.thedunkcamp.com
did u tear it dunking?
very inspiring. I just turned 41, tore my Achilles and gonna mount my comeback. This was all i needed to see
Dean Labayen oh man! Sorry to hear about your injury! But you can make a comeback! Go get it man!
dude if you tore your achilles the just chill
Andy I’m a 36 year old Stage 3 cancer survivor and you gave me motivation to get back on the court. Thank you!
CJ H wow!!! Now that’s inspiring! Stay healthy bro!
This video shows more than just dunking, it shows a warrior with a great, focused mindset, a true dream chaser, this is the proof talent is never needed, just hard work.
This was dope, especially the in contest dunk, so clutch
thanks man!
Im 15 But they say i cant dunk because im Asian But when I saw this vid Mannnnnn. Im inspired And one day Im gonnna Do that sick self alley-oop you did. Love the Vid Keep it Up
Alexander Crisano ahh! I love it! Go get it man!
Andy Nicholson whats your jump exercise and your schedule?
Alexander Crisano I do Bounce Kit. It's 5 days a week.
There are lots of asian dunkers out there, just look it up. Also all the professional basketball players in asia, they can all pretty much dunk.
Lol, who can say somebody can't dunk because he's asian or whatever he is, strange argument, but I guess it was other kids as you said you're 15 (they're probably jealous that you have talked about that you wanted to be able to dunk) ? Anyway, look at Spud Webb slam dunk contest video in 86 if you haven't already, he was incredible.
i just got back to playing basket im 46 and i feel way better than before (didnt play from 35 to 45 cause of kids) when i used to raise from the bed and i had pain everywhere, used to dunk when i was 25/26 with ease since im 6.6, you really got me wondering if with proper training i could still do it. Youre the man, that dunk in the contest was amazing man, your head grazed the rim wow. Thanks for sharing your dream with us and inspire lots of old people like me (and injuries maybe lol).
I'm 5'8 175 16 years old and I'm about 3 inches away from touching the rim so this is a lot of motivation
Hey Andy this is Shane SLaM wise, i just wanted to say the powerful message of passion and fire you showed in this Documentary literally brought back all my favorite dunk moments of my 15 years of dunking. I just stopped dunking a year ago due to knee problems but dunking was the love of my life and got me thru so many tough times in life and even now i check everyday to see what new dunk videos are posted. Your Dunk you made in your contest was everything! proof that all those sacrifices and early workouts and training pays off if you want it bad enough and that message can relate to anything people have a passion for in life. Just wanted to say your Story inspires people who might not reply to you but you have left a positive light on this earth and i am sure your kids will one day see that their dad was something special.
slamsback09 oh man! Thanks so much Shane! Big fan of yours! So your comment means a lot to me! Don’t know why or how dunking can mean so much but to those of us who have the passion understand it even we can’t fully explain it. It’s just plain awesome. Thanks again Shane SLAM wise!
This is so motivating for all the dunkers out there, young and old! I hope I will still be able to dunk when I'm your age! I don't even think of entering a dunk contest, that's some next level thing but you did really well so I will try it! Thanks for this Andy, awesome job!
Michael Deschuytter thanks man! You gotta do it! Your ready!
what a jump! well done man!
What a great dunk motivation video..👏🏽👍🏽Respect. “Go get your dream”🔥🔥🔥
Un til I was 37 I had a 30 inch vertical. My best when I had my first NBA tryout was 39 inches and I was five ten. Im now 56. I was still able to dunk at 48 then I had a bad injury and since then I have been afraid to even try. Seeing your story is inspiring. keep going bro.
MIKE HAYNES that’s amazing bro! I’m now 47 and hoping to keep dunking until 50! Gotta stay young!
Im soooooo inspired thank u!! This video just reassured me in myself thank u...
awesome man! so glad to hear it! you can do it! go get it!
So awesome... great work Andy! Inspiration for us 40+ dunkers out there.
thanks man! yes!!! we got to keep going!
This is the most motivational and inspiring video I’ve ever seen. I really needed this to keep going for my dreams. Thank you Andy
this give me fuel. I'm asian 174cm tall wanna dunk next year! thanks man!
Irvin labahata awesome man! Go get it!
@@thedunkcamp Damn man! you got insta? wanna be your disciple man!
Irvin labahata yes @overthehilldunker
Why can’t I like a video more than once
He achieved his goal and then some. He put in hard work and it paid off.
I’m 29 , 5’9 and can only touch rim .. this guy inspired me to the fullest . He’s the goat!
Christian Gonzalez thanks man!
Love every second in this amazing documentary! I was so nervous for your at the end LOL
that's awesome! thanks so much!
The full dunkumentary!!!
You just inspired me even more Andy! I haven't been able to dunk for years now. Gave up basketball years bk when I could actually dunk and lost the ability to ne able to throw down over tye last 10 or so years cos I stopped playing. Lately I've been wanting to start training again to trim down and get that feeling back of gliding through the air and throwin it down again. So now I'm getting bk into a jump program to build my jump again to be able to dunk, just to remember what it used to feel like and feel explosive again. Your video is exactly what I needed! Never too late for anyone to follow their dreams is a massive message & a great one. You're the man Andy! God bless you & your family, and much love from Australia!
Thanks so much man! There is nothing like that feeling of flying through the air and throwing down a dunk. Hope you get to feel it again brother! 👍😀💪
Pretty interesting doc, love the message at the end, but to me the best part that made me laugh is seeing the lower thirds come up "Good rebounder but major hacker" "Good shooter major ball hog" because if you ever played pick up ball, everyone has these kinds of descriptions of guys on the court, or ridiculous nicknames. Shout out to a guy I played with we called "Tackleberry" because he looked like Tackleberry from Police Academy. At 41 I will say youtube definitely inspires to achieve and push yourself again, so I can relate to this doc. Great work!
rash b ha ha thanks! Glad you noticed that! 😀
i am really happy you made it
"YOU BELIEVED IN YOUR SELFE"
Yadiel Peña thanks man! Yes - you gotta believe before you can achieve!
You are a true inspiration to all people of all types of ages. especially to us older folks.
bluraymex23 thank you very much!
Andy, you are the rare species that never quit until you say so. I admire your determination and dedications. You have proven them all wrong and achieved your goal to the highest level in your own way. I salute to the people like you. The rest will fall into the statistics, 'Quitter'. All the best to you and your family. I guess your dear son has learned his lesson to persevere in life regardless of all the odds. 👍❤️😍CHEERS!
Thank you very much! Hard work, consistently over time is the key! Never give up! 😀👍💪
You did it bro! I love it.
theriphraff thanks man! 👍😀
I knew this was going to be very good, but it was better than expected. Great message. Loved your performance in that contest too - those were difficult dunks, was cool to see that you took the risk and attempted those. First one landed HARD. The commentary from your ex-teammates/friends/children/Kilganon was such a great touch, was so fun to watch; excellent editing. Finally that Jordan Kilganon jersey (from his lost and found dunk) is something special, frame it; it's going to be akin to a Babe Ruth home run baseball many years from now.. :D
superb.
athletic improvement is art. everyone should just support each other and go-get-it.
wtf @ your elbow? 8|
peace.
Thanks Andrew!!! Great idea on the jersey. The only time I ever wore it was the dunk contest and probably won't ever wear it again (unless maybe I try to do this again :) But, yeah I should frame it!I've told you before but was a fan of yours back in the day and if you ever get sick of this running stuff, I would love to see more of your epic dunking videos! Thanks again man!
Just frame it, and if you do another dunk contest, take it out of the frame to dunk in it, then put it back.. lmao! That's what I would do :D
Also thanks alot man! I miss making videos. I loved just going out and trying to crush some simple dunks, then trying to think of how to mix them up all weird/slick. I really want to figure out how to incorporate jumping back into my routine but it's tough given how focused I am on running.. I've been taking steps toward that direction though recently: bought my first pair of kobe's, started lifting again :D So it's on my radar.
The best thing about this running thing is that there is so much to improve: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1km, 1 mile, 2 miles, 5k, 10k, miles in an hour, half marathon, marathon etc. Then there's the competition aspect; there are races every weekend which can get you really amp'd up and easily running at PR levels - and they also have age groups if you don't win overall. So even if you're 90 years old, you can still compete in an age group - even set age group records etc. I think the longevity aspect of running is what draws me to it the most.. I see older people at races who can really fly - ie 55 year olds running 16:xx 5k's or 4:40 miles. That's ridiculous and inspiring.
I imagine eventually we'll see more longevity in the dunk game now though.. All of these young dunk addicts aren't going to stop just because they turn 50. And maybe they'll just dunk on 8-9' when they are 70-90 years old in the future. lol. 90-99 years old age group record BTL on 9'6" by Air Up There... 8|
peace!!!
adarqui oh yeah! I can see it now! Kilganon vs Dupuy in the over 50 age group and they will probably still be crushing dunks on 10! Lol
The competition aspect is huge for making gains in performance. That was one of the big lessons for me on dunking this year. I knew I had zero chance of winning the Dunk contest but man it provided that extra motivation I needed to finally breakthrough that plateau of 1 hand basic dunks that had stifled me for years. Without the pressure of the contest, i don't think I would of had the discipline i needed to get the progress that I did. Gave me enough motivation to clean up my diet, stretch, etc -- the things that make that little bit of difference that gets you to your next level. I'm sure it's the same with races / triathlons / etc
Yup. Competition is an underrated "training tool". With more adrenaline, neural drive, focus, etc, it can be a great way to try and achieve new PR's etc. I only did one dunk contest (a nba sprite dunk contest); knowing I was going to do it definitely helped keep me on track. I got that "competition effect" tho from other settings because i'd often go to new courts where no one knew me (and I always went alone) and i'd dunk in between games, during a game (when they went to the other side), or on a court by myself etc. That stuff actually got me pretty amp'd up. Unfamiliar settings can be nearly as good, if not as good, as entering an actual competition. Also ya, training for race competitions is basically the same.. though, dunk/jump training is WAAAAAY more fun than run training. It really helps to have some external motivators for running. Running is some serious monotony.; i'm a master of monotony though, so I find it fun. lol.
peace man!!!
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You are inspiration at it s finest. This video almost made me cry! Hard work really pays off, congrats man!
Bogdan Vulpoiu thanks man!
This was great. Love seeing all these places I know so well and have played a bunch. Haven't run into you at the AF gym in forever. I hope to get back on the journey soon. Thanks for the constant inspiration you've been.
thanks, Jeff!!! Yes - get back on the journey! Today is a good day to start! :) Happy New Year man!
This is actually so dope. Man your son had me laughing soooooo hard that one part where he said your gonna lose for sure 😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂
Snow Mane 😂😂😂 that is my favorite scene and still makes me laugh every time even though I’ve seen it a million times. Thanks for watching it man!
true inspiration,respect from italy
SismaX187 thanks man!
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im so happy for u man, ur amazing and some serious motivation , thank u sm
Super loved this video Andy!!! Very inspiring!!! The first dunk was clean, you got up there.
Ed Kirk thanks man!
Dope inspiring vid!
Zachary Jones thanks bro!!!
finally :D was going to sleep 4:30am here...and your video came up :) i need to watch this i thought... :)
great stuff, love it! keep doing it !
Kestutis Usevicius oh wow! Thanks man! I hope it's worth staying up so late! 😀
just finished watching it, i'm so glad you made that dunk! congrats!
Kestutis Usevicius me too! Thanks man!
you really inspire me...thankyou..frok now i will train hard to get the dunkin
Great, great documentary man. Gave me the motivation I needed.
thanks 4 the inspiration
Kelly Oubre Jr. thanks for watching!
Inspiring, I'm 41yrs old 5'11 and 180. It's my goal to get back up there. My brother thinks I'm crazy but you inspired me!
Anthony Pierre that’s awesome! And yes you will probably get mocked and made fun of. All part of the journey! Makes it that much more rewarding when you do it! Go get it!
Andy, Awesome doco', really touched home, was smiling from start to finish. Thank you.
Sergio Ortega oh man! That makes me smile. Thank you so much!
This is really inspiring even to me who can dunk and is 6'4 at 16. I bet I've watched this 20 times for inspiration and I hope even two years after this was uploaded you can still dunk!!!!
Wow! Thanks so much! Yes I’m still dunking and working on going higher and landing new dunks. Also started The Dunk Camp to help more people achieve their dunking dreams too! Thanks again. www.thedunkcamp.com
This is so inspirational, i think you can jump way higher, start with your diet, shred the unnecessary fat and build more muscle in the upper body, its gonna be difficult at your age but just seeing you dunk at the age of my dads who has back problems is amazing. You can do it, i believe you can get over 40 inches easily. Diet first then the training. Soon ill post my progress on my channel so stay tuned. Have a good one Andy
Bang Bang thanks so much! I agree with you! Definitely need to get leaner and stronger. Look forward to seeing your dunk videos!
This is truely inspirational!!
I used to play basketball in Highschool and University, but haven’t played for about 15 years. Now at age 37 I’m wondering if it’s too late to get back into the game. Your story gave me the push I needed to give it a go.
And who knows, perhaps I’ll even manage to land my first legitimate dunk...
TheKroesar not to late bro! Go get it!
Congratulations Andy on reaching your goal & laying the past to rest so to speak!!! You're an inspiration to the rest of us 40 somethings that share the same dream as you!!! I'll let you know if I ever get up there like you've done!!! Thanx for sharing your story...
Thanks man! Put in the work, take care of your body and you can do it! 👍💪💯
Probably the most hard working and awesome dunker I've ever seen
AbrahamGamer wow! Thanks man! I do work really hard. Long ways from awesome but just want to be best I can be!
I know I'm late to the party on this. Just watched this for the first time. Like everyone else, I'm motivated. Thanks for sharing your journey with the world through CZcams.
I've been able to dunk since middle school. It was one of my most favorite things in the world to do.
Back in the late 80s and early 90s, I participated in dunk contests all the time. Won a lot of them too.
I got injured in my 30s and my leaping ability was never the same. I could still dunk but it wasn't like before. I got older and eventually stopped playing altogether. Back in my day, "real ball players" made fun of you if they saw you in the gym working on dunks. There were plenty of times I got undercut for dunking over someone. Rode in the back of an ambulance plenty of times because someone got embarrassed and retaliated.
...but I still would like in bed at night making up new dunks in my sleep.
I'm 52 now. The last time I was in a gym with a ball in my hands was last summer. I actually got a put-back dunk just playing around. I'm 6-4 but I'm 65 pounds heavier than when I was playing on a regular basis.
This documentary made me want to get back out there and enter one more competition. Like you, I have no delusions of winning. I just want to hear them announce my name one more time and hand me the ball.
I came along way before cellphones with cameras and I only have one video online. I didn't record it and I dont know the person who posted it. Search YT for James Nintendo Wilson mix and you should find a clip that's about a minute and half long. Turn your speakers off. I'm not a fan of the music. But you'll see the only video I have. It's not my best stuff. It's from the hoop it up national slam dunk contest in Dallas of 93 or 94. (I went a few years in a row.) I'm way before And1 or even the internet.
Anyway, I know this was a very long post. Just wanted to say thanks for the motivation. You're an impressive person and you've got my respect.
dunkone40 wow!!! Thanks so much! I will search for your video for sure. Bummer that video and internet cane later so there isn’t more footage! Thanks for watching and the kind words. I hope you go for it again. Best feeling in the world! 👍😀
ho-lee shit. those dunks were legit. thru the legs reverse was baller. you looked like you fuckin popped off the ground like a trampoline. injuries and age gets the best of us.
1:07 on your vid... mic drop. guh-nite....
Manny Donaire thanks for the very kind words. There's a snippet of the armpit in the rim dunk in there as well. Keep in mind, that was 25 years ago. Vince Carter did the elbow in the rim dunk in the NBA dunk contest in 2000. Honestly, it wasn't even my dunk. I got it from Barry Hardy. He was a great leaper as well. He and I went head to head in philly in 92 or 93. That was the most competitive event that I ever participated in. He did some of his best stuff and I did mine. We eventually agreed to swap best moves. From then on, he was doing my dunks at competitions and shows and I was doing his. Another great leaper from back in the day was Joey Johnson (the late Dennis Johnson's younger brother).He had the most explosive hops I've ever seen in person. Back in those days, all of us could easily get our heads above the rim to look down into it. But as far as I'm concerned, this accomplishment by Andy outshines us all. I sincerely mean that. To have gone that long trying to dunk and not being able to and then finally achieve the ability in your mind 40s is mind blowing! That's like being slow all your life and then running a 10 second 100 meter dash in your 30s or 40s. Lots of people can do it when they're young but to do it for your first time when you're older is AWESOME!
I want to get back out there after having watched this video even though every joint in my body is screaming "no! Don't do it!"
If I ever enter a slam dunk contest again, it will mostly be because Andy motivated me to get off my butt and get out there to do it again. This time around, I'll have to work at it. I've never trained before so, I don't even know what that's like.
This is truly AMAZING. Thanks again Andy!!
you probably have to ease your way into it...and start by shedding the 65 lbs, eating well, cardio, and going to gym. getting ready for the dunk contest will probably be the best thing for you you cuz you'll be more healthy with the change in your non-active lifestyle and eating healthy imo. good luck and document the process. and since you're way older than Andy, you might not wanna go overboard on the workouts, and you'll probably need more day's rest here and there from your workout regime. older people are susceptible to injuries.
you should look up hook mitchell (oakland native). he's and old cat that had hops even in his 40s. jumped over the hood of a car (w/o ball, and when he was younger haha).
good luck
That ending is GOLD
Ben Hayward-Thomas thanks man! 😀
This serves as an inspiration, I'm 5'7 at 45 years old this year working towards my first dunk hopefully in a couple of years.
You can do it!!! Go get it!
Awesome...
Dunking at the Provo rec center! You don't see many people throwing it down there. I haven't dunked since my early 20's I've been trying pretty hard the last 6 months and I've almost got enough vert now. Thanks for the inspiration.
J ha ha yeah maybe not. Love that gym and need to go back! Keep working and you will get there!
Ha Ha Ha. went there yesterday
Cade Sunderland oh wow! Cool. Might see you there sometime. I take my youngest son - loves to jump off the cliff at the pool. 😂
That was truly inspiring Andy. I'm 15 and my goal is to dunk before 22 and i'm supposed to be your height, so this is just more motivation to fulfill my goal.
Noah van Herik that’s awesome! You can do it way before age 22 if you train correctly and consistently!
I just turned 32, am 5'6, and have only ever dunked a Gatorade bottle barely. I've always wanted to dunk. I've had literal dreams of me soaring high and dunking, but nothing in real life. This video is amazing. I'm definitely inspired to keep trying. Great job man!
Thanks man! Don’t give up on your dream! Go get it!
“43 years young” aye that’s how to prove them wrong lol
So I can play basketball tomorrow? NO..... Loved the whole dang thing Andy. Very inspirational. Top shelf stuff.
JONBOYLEMON thanks Jon!!!
Much respect!! You have officially motivated me! Thank you for sharing
Thanks man! Very happy to hear that! Go get it!
amazing great video thx for sharing
I've been thinking about it myself again, I was out playing with my youngest boy last fall and surprised myself by grabbing the rim. I haven't tried that for over 15 years. I am 6' 1" and 50 years old. I am not in shape, and haven't worked out for years. I might try, this summer. Ispiring video! Although I could dunk two handed reverse in college at 20. I would settle for a simple dunk. Without knee injury.
Awesome man! Get those hops back!
Damn, you're good! I came back to playing bball at 36, after 15 years of not jumping. I used to be able to dunk a volleyball, now I wasn't able to touch the board ;/ But I'm training to get back!
I just started training for my vertical again at age 36 after half a dozen or so surgeries and stumbled across this video. This is the type of motivation I've been looking for, your video is great! Was there any particular program or routine you followed?
Mama Fratelli awesome man! Go get it! I was using Bounce Kit
Maaaaan, I've been waiting for this documentary for so long.
And I loved it.
It got me truly emotional and motivated.
Thanks a lot.
ahhhhhh! that makes me so happy man! thank you! Go get it!
Man that was one of the most incredible things I have ever seen. I'm am moved and inspired by your triumph. Thank you so much and great job!
G Radcliff wow thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏
AMAZING ON ANY LEVEL!...43 and purple , white , black , etc ..is inspiring ..5 years to Dunk a ball, just how bad did that miss in H.S. scar you ?...
919neatnclean ha ha! Yeah it haunted me for a long time and there is way more to the story that wasn’t in the documentary. Maybe that will be in the sequel. 😀
Bro you just inspired me od to get back into basketball I no longer feel I’m too old at 28! I’m done second guessing myself!
Quinton Brown awesome man! Go get it! 28 is super young!!! 👍💪
28 year old here, I ball multiple times a week! Can't get enough
Amazing! So cool! Thanks for putting this up! :) And thanks for all the soul baring along the way! :)
Bad Hombre 🙏🙏🙏
Man that some inspiration. Glad i came across this!! Thank you Andy
sabastan knight thanks for watching!
This is awesome. I'm 36 and have completely stopped dunking in games. I still can, but I'm trying to play into my 50s and 60s so dunking has kinda been retired in games for me. I love your workouts though. That is more impressive to me than the dunking.
J Paulson you got to evolve your game over time! Just like Jordan did! Keep hooping brother!
Nice documentary and congrats for reaching your goal. As much I would love to do it, I back up. I am 6´2, 46 years and I was able to dunk one time after work out two weeks 23 years ago... at the end my knees start to hurt and my body fitness right now is way behind from my early years. Well, I started again playing basketball a few month ago and I just decided to stay on the healthy side, because work out extremely hard to reach this goal -in my case- would be a hell of a stress to my knees. But nevertheless I enjoy your achievement.
Thanks man! Hope you get healthy! My knees feel better now than they did when I was much younger because of how I train, stretch, recover, etc. it is possible to get your health back!
Love it! This totally motivates me to keep going after my first dunk. Keep going Andy!
Thanks man! Congrats on landing your first dunk!!! So awesome!
Heck yeah bro. My man. Much, much respect. I'll be 40 in May. Tore my Achilles 4 years ago getting ready for a tournament and havent really been active since. Just started working out again last month. 2 goals....to be able go still do a standing back tuck....and to dunk again. #MOTIVATION.
I am 55 years old and 6'1". I last dunked at age 42. I have been thinking of trying again on my 56th birthday. I have to try.
frederick elmhorst yes!!! Do it!!!
I don't know what to say. I am stunned. I am a basketball lifer but I haven't dunked since I was 20.
TrustNone35 ha thanks man! I appreciate that. You could do it again if you want to!