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Streetball Legend Taurian Fontenette, Known as 'Mr. 720,' Dies at 43

Streetball Legend Taurian Fontenette, Known as 'Mr. 720,' Dies at 43
World Sports · 11:45:02 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Streetball legend Taurian Fontenette, widely known as "Mr. 720" and "Air Up There" for his gravity-defying dunks, has died at the age of 43.

Fontenette earned his nicknames after becoming the first player to complete a 720-degree dunk in competition, a feat that cemented his status in streetball history.

The news of his passing was reported on November 4, 2026. Details surrounding his death were not immediately disclosed.

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