Michael Jordan’s Son Stunned as Johnny Furphy Puts Noa Essengue on a Vicious Summer League Poster Dunk
LAS VEGAS, JUL 15 – Johnny Furphy's dunk over Noa Essengue during the 2025 NBA Summer League became a viral sensation and was featured on ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10 highlights.
- On July 14, 2025, Johnny Furphy posterized Noa Essengue with a coast-to-coast dunk in Las Vegas during the NBA Summer League.
- Selected 12th overall last month, Noa Essengue, Chicago Bulls rookie and 2025 first-round pick, was drafted amid high expectations, highlighting his promising future in the NBA.
- Late in the second quarter, Furphy found a clear transition lane, used a behind-the-back dribble, and dunked over Essengue, who rotated late as the last line of defense.
- During the highlight package, Nicole Briscoe and Ryan Smith lost composure, while Smith called it 'the worst poster I’ve ever seen in my life', on live television.
- Within minutes, Essengue’s face during Furphy’s dunk spread across social media platforms and earned a spot on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10, making it a viral meme moment.
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