NBA's very 1st drone dunk was a fail

Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon attempted the NBA's first drone dunk at the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest but failed multiple times.

Aaron Gordon brings creative idea to Slam Dunk Contest, comes up short

Sophie Baron · CBC Sports · Posted: Feb 19, 2017 12:51 AM EST | Last Updated: February 19, 2017

Aaron Gordon struggles with drone dunk

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Gordon captivated the crowd, but needed four attempts, with his dunk featuring a drone at the dunk contest.

Welcome to 2017 where the NBA's first drone dunk was attempted by Aaron Gordon at the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest Saturday. And he failed miserably.

The Orlando Magic forward was a major highlight of the 2016 Slam Dunk Contest for his "take a seat in mid-air" dunk and fans had high expectations for this year.

Just to remind you what Aaron Gordon did last year, this man took a seat in mid-air 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SlamDunkContest?src=hash">#SlamDunkContest</a> <a href="https://t.co/4SmEM7WE7L">pic.twitter.com/4SmEM7WE7L</a>
—@lo_cartier

As expected, the internet went a little crazy over Gordon's drone dunk fail.

Aaron Gordon, what are you doing, son. <a href="https://t.co/38xNtQXWSW">pic.twitter.com/38xNtQXWSW</a>
—@_artistone_

Please somebody give Aaron Gordon a hug.
—@JosinaAnderson

Aaron Gordon and the drone get it... 😂 <a href="https://t.co/gDhGJIKoOg">pic.twitter.com/gDhGJIKoOg</a>
—@CryingJordan

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