What began as a curious oddity has quickly morphed into a growing fixation amongst the Charlotte Hornets’ fanbase. What’s the reasoning behind the high frequency of Mason Plumlee reverse dunks?
The veteran seven-footer has cashed in 65 slams this season according to Basketball-Reference.com and around 13 or 14 of them have been in reverse fashion. Funny enough, a handful of these backwards Plumlee flushes are noticeably coming in situations where the extra zest isn’t exactly necessary.
“I think initially, it was just like a reverse layup,” says Plumlee. “You know how you use the rim to protect yourself from shot-blockers?