The "Dunkadelic" Terminology

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The "Dunkadelic" Terminology -- created in 1997 as the one-word term that would define the cultural connection between basketball and hip-hop.

Dunkadelic (adj.) the fusion of basketball and hip-hop inspired by the cultural aesthetics of urban style, fashion, and attitude. Highlight dunks or dunkers to music or rap lyrics.

The cultural-term is fast becoming one of the most versitle adjectives to define players who were born during the "Hip-Hop Generation" (1965-1985). Allen Iverson the poster-child of the culture over the past decade is the one-player who best personifies the "Dunkadelic" term. Shaquille O'Neal was the first player in 1992 to bring the new-era player of the culture into the NBA. LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwyane Wade are the next generation of stars who will personify the "Dunkadelic" terminology.