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Derrick Jones, Jr.

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Basketball Player

The Resume

    (February 15, 1997- )
    Born in Chester, Pennsylvania
    Forward for the Phoenix Suns (2016-17) and the Miami Heat
    NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner (2020)

Why he might be annoying:

    He has tattoos on both his arms.
    He likes to showboat after scoring baskets.
    He was virtually unknown outside of mainstream basketball circles prior to the Slam Dunk competition.
    Some basketball pundits felt he didn't deserve to win the Slam Dunk competition, and his victory was a result of lackluster voting by the judges.
    His victory in the Slam Dunk competition was rumored to have been sealed by former Heat alum Dwyane Wade, who served as one of the judges.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He made it to the NBA as an undrafted player.
    He established himself as a full-time player upon signing with the Heat.
    He was the first member of the Heat in 25 years to win the Slam Dunk contest.
    He felt a sense of suspicion towards his victory in the Slam Dunk contest, citing he noticed the judges being real antsy in giving his competitor, Aaron Gordon his score.
    He laughed off any of the criticism he received in the wake of his victory in the Slam Dunk contest, stating he was ready to take on all challengers.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying