10 Jaw-Dropping NBA Plays Just to Keep You Going During the Lockout

I know it's hard right now. We are all missing the NBA. We all want to see how the new rookies adjust to NBA life. We all want to know if the Heat will ever get that ring. We want to know how much longer Kobe Bryant and the Lakers will reside at the top of the food chain.

But for now, we must wait.

While we wait, we could try and find other things to fill the void, but the bottom line is, nothing else can compare to the thrills of the NBA.

These are just a few clips to keep you going, to keep you strong. Hang in there; YouTube will always be here for us in our time of need.

Half Man, Half Amazing

This has got to be one of the most amazing dunks in NBA history, yet it is not circulated like it should be. A little blast from the past, Vince Carter is one of the most exciting and explosive players to ever play the game.  

Gotcha

Call it luck, call it skill, call it a little bit of both. Somehow, someway, Kobe Bryant always finds a way to get it done.

Adding Insult to Injury

Dwyane Wade is no longer by his lonesome in Miami. Amare Stoudamire is no longer on the Suns, but that doesn't mean take away from this play. The definition of disheartening and another great play for Mr. Wade.

Did That Just Happen?

Oh, the good ol' days in Cleveland. I know he left you guys, but how can you hate a man who left your jaws open with plays like this day in and day out?

Give Me That

The funniest thing about this video is the crowd's reaction. It's almost like they don't believe what just happened.

09 Blake

Blake Griffin is now considered one of the premier big men in the league. This dunk was in 2009 before he was really on the map. Now, these days, we expect to see a dunk like this every time we turn on SportsCenter...well, not with this NBA lockout. 

JR Smith Flies

Let's hope JR Smith recovers from the injury he just suffered overseas so we can see more plays like this. I don't even think this is possible on XBOX.

Unbelievable

I put this on here because I remember watching this game. I can't imagine how disheartening this loss was for the Jazz, especially because of who made the shot. Sometimes all you can do is shake your head, but that's why we love the NBA.

Do the Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade has put a few people in posters, but this is definitely one of his finest. Notice his facial expression does not change; everybody do the Dwyane Wade.

Your MVP

Your most recent MVP, ladies and gentlemen. He has never been a stranger to jaw-dropping plays. Here, he is having a little fun in the air at Madison Square Garden. Bet you didn't know Bulls could fly.