Quentin Grimes takes the regular season Dunk Score crown 👑

The NBA has its fair share of high-flyers, but this season, one name rose above the rest when it came to sheer dunk impact: Quentin Grimes. That’s right—while some players may have more poster dunks or highlight clips, Grimes takes the crown 👑 for the highest Dunk Score of the regular season, showing the world that elevation, efficiency, and electricity matter just as much as volume.

🏀 What is the Dunk Score?

For those unfamiliar, the “Dunk Score” isn’t just about how many dunks a player throws down—it’s a weighted stat that factors in dunk difficulty, timing, opponent, momentum swing, and crowd/teammate reaction. In other words, it’s about how impactful a dunk really is.

A breakaway jam in the second quarter of a blowout? Cool, but mid.
A poster slam over a 7-footer with the game on the line? That’s top-tier.

And Quentin Grimes? He’s been stacking those impact dunks all season.

✈️ Grimes Took Flight in 2024–25

Coming into the season, Grimes was known more for his three-and-D potential with the Knicks. But this year, he evolved. Whether it was off backdoor cuts, transition attacks, or straight-up blow-bys from the wing, Grimes unlocked a new level of explosiveness.

He didn’t just dunk more—he dunked louder.

Grimes brought energy with every slam, often igniting the crowd at MSG or silencing away fans with vicious throwdowns that left defenders shaking their heads. Several of his dunks came at clutch moments—momentum-shifters in close games that turned the tide in New York’s favor.

One of his most iconic? That one-handed tomahawk over Giannis in early March. The dunk went viral within minutes, and his Dunk Score for that single play ranked among the top 3 individual dunks of the season.

👑 Earning the Crown

Statistically, Grimes didn’t lead the league in raw dunks—that title belonged to the usual suspects like Giannis, Zion, or Bam. But when you factor in the Dunk Score’s impact metrics, Grimes came out on top.

Here’s what helped him clinch the crown:

• High dunk efficiency: He converted nearly 80% of his dunk attempts.
• Clutch factor: Over 40% of his dunks came in the second half of close games.
• Opposition quality: Grimes dunked on some serious defenders—Myles Turner, Jaren Jackson Jr., and even Rudy Gobert.
• Crowd & momentum impact: His dunks consistently shifted energy in the building—home and away.

Not to mention, his average dunk distance (how far from the rim he launched) was among the highest for guards in the league.

💥 More Than Just a Shooter

Grimes’ ascent to dunk royalty symbolizes a larger shift in his game. No longer just a 3-and-D role player, he’s become a versatile threat who can put the ball on the floor and attack the rim with authority.

Coach Tom Thibodeau even praised his aggression:

“Grimes has taken the challenge this year. He’s attacking. He’s playing fearless. And when he goes up to dunk, you feel it—it sparks the whole team.”

Teammates like Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart have embraced “Grime Time” as a rallying cry whenever he throws down a big one.

🏆 What’s Next?

With the playoffs underway, all eyes are on Grimes to see if he can carry that same energy into the postseason. Because let’s be real—a playoff poster dunk hits different.

And now, with the regular season Dunk Score crown on his resume, Quentin Grimes has officially joined the league’s high-flyer elite—not just in hops, but in hype.

So next time you see him catch the ball on the wing and take one hard dribble to the rim… get your phone ready. 👀

The king of the Dunk Score is in the building.