Cooks' dunk that broke the internet
10 Oct
1
min read
Sunday's historic win by the Sydney Kings, in which they broke the all-time road wins record, was emphasised by Xavier Cooks' early contender for 'dunk of the season'.
X-RATED 🔞 ALL-ANGLES@xaviercooks10 threw down one of the NASTIEST dunks in NBL history earlier today in the @SydneyKings W over United.#NBL23 pic.twitter.com/IkCGnhYQtd
— NBL (@NBL) October 9, 2022
The throwdown, midway through the second period on United Isaac Humphries, quickly went viral and was trending all over the globe - as shown by the coverage below:
- News.com.au - 'Sydney Kings' Xavier Cooks throws down 'nastiest dunk ever seen'.
- Fox Sports News: Cooks slams down dunk of 2022 contender.
- Perth Now: Sydney Kings smash Melbourne United, but highlight comes from Xavier Cooks’ huge dunk.
GRAB YOUR SYDNEY KINGS TICKETS NOW
Not only did media publications love the athletic play, but so did social media, including FIBA, The Daily Telegraph, ESPN Australia and New Zealand, Basketball Forever and Dunk Comp, as well as Cooks' current and former teammates Dejan Vasiljevic and Ian Clark.
1 Mar
Timmins to run with the Bulls during NZNBL season
1 Mar
Kings jerseys now in NBA2K24
28 Feb
Breakers end Kings' title defence
28 Feb
NBL24 stat attack Play-In Qualifier: Kings vs Breakers
28 Feb
Game day guide: Play-In Qualifier vs New Zealand
27 Feb
Toohey among Next Stars to feature in 2025 NBA mock draft
27 Feb
Abdelfattah: "I don't feel any pressure"
26 Feb
Hunter's Boomers thump Indonesia in Jakarta
26 Feb
Timmins' Tall Blacks smash Hong Kong
23 Feb
Hunter's Boomers edge Korea in Bendigo
23 Feb
Bruce always remained confident in Kings' ability
Shaun Bruce
23 Feb
Gattorna pens deal with NBL1 West's Senators
23 Feb
Timmins shines as Tall Blacks defeat Chinese Taipei
22 Feb
Kings ready for sudden-death showdown with Breakers
22 Feb
Bruce's Kings shift focus to sudden-death clash with Breakers
Shaun Bruce
21 Feb
Tickets on sale now to Kings' Play-In Qualifier
Support your team with the latest gear
Grab your latest team releases before they're gone.
Follow for behind the scenes content
Get the latest Team Updates
Breaking news & special offers. Direct to your inbox.
2026/27 Memberships Now Available
NBL Properties
Subscribe to our Newsletter
The National Basketball League acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, live & play. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present & emerging as well as all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Community. © year National Basketball League |Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy