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Robert Pera one ups Steve Ballmer with dunk of his own (Video)

March 1, 2016 by Gordon Dixon • Comments
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There aren’t many more energetic owners in the NBA than Steve Ballmer from Clippers. On Monday, Ballmer put that energy to use after unveiling the team’s new mascot by dunking with the assistance of a trampoline.

As the video of Ballmer made the rounds, it apparently caught the eye of Grizzlies owner Robert Pera, who decided he was going to one up is counterpart. On Tuesday, Pera posted a video on Twitter of himself throwing one down. He also added the caption “Who needs a trampoline? Ha..”

Who needs a trampoline? Ha.. pic.twitter.com/TSDmhzPflA

— Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) March 1, 2016

The bar has been raised. You’re move now, Steve Ballmer, or any other owner for that matter. Let’s make professional sports owners dunking a thing.

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