Suns’ Derrick Jones Jr. has won the Drive By Dunk Challenge
Jul 28, 2017, 3:44 PM | Updated: Jul 29, 2017, 4:55 pm
The Phoenix Suns’ Derrick Jones Jr. introduced the world to #AirplaneMode last season and he’s still showing people what the hashtag is all about.
The #DriveByDunkChallenge was taking Twitter by storm over the last week, and Boston Celtics rookie Jaylen Brown held the crown for the best rendition at the time.
Got'em😂😂 #DriveByDunkChallenge pic.twitter.com/nBnCWGhdQF
— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) July 22, 2017
While Brown nearly destroys a hoop, he didn’t jump over a human being in the process and that’s where Jones has him beat.
In a video recorded by The Ringer (Warning: explicit language in original video), Jones hops out of his car and sees the perfect opportunity. Two guys are playing on a hoop and one of them is standing right in front of the basket to get the ball and take his turn to shoot.
Jones doesn’t hesitate, taking the angle and flying over the man, who takes a tumble after Jones’ dunk.
For a quick getaway, Jones ditches the ball, knowing his job was done.