In contrast to the above observations, and in conflict with the logical explanation of mechanisms by which magnesium deficiency causes vasoconstriction and its excess causes vasodilation, there is both experimental and clinical evidence that magnesium deficiency has caused decreased blood pressure (Fig..5.3. Clinical Magnesium Deficiency and Blood Pressure. With so many magnesium-related factors influencing arterial contractility, it is not easy to select those that will precipitate either hypo-or hypertension, or produce symptomatic signs of magnesium deficiency without notably affecting the blood pressure.
The first NBA Slam Dunk Contest was held in the same city -- Denver -- as the 1976 ABA Slam Dunk Contest. Julius Erving, who'd won the 1976 contest, impressed the crowd with a free-throw line dunk, but was upset by Suns forward Larry Nance. The next season, Dominique Wilkins won the first of his two titles, followed by his teammate Spud Webb, who at 5-foot-7 remains the shortest player ever to win the dunk contest.
At 7-7, Manute Bol and Gheorghe Muresan are the tallest players in NBA history. At 5-3, Muggsy Bogues is the shortest. Here are photos that truly represent the biggest height differences ever in the NBA. 0 0 0 More.