What If You Dunk from the 3 Point Line

This is only counted as a three point shot

Can people dunk from the 3 point line?

In order to dunk from the 3 point line you would need 7.24 horizontal and 0.87. the current world record for long jump (0 vertical) is 8.99m. Its not totally impossible, but highly improbable. If we want to see someone do this, we need a long jumper who is at least 2 meters tall with relatively long hands.

How many points if you dunk the basketball?

It is considered a type of field goal; if successful, it is worth two points. Such a shot was known as a “dunk shot” until the term “slam dunk” was coined by former Los Angeles Lakers announcer Chick Hearn. The slam dunk is usually the highest percentage shot and a crowd-pleaser.