VIDEO: Gerald Green goes up, up, and away at Barclays Center

It's a shame we'll never see acclaimed high-flyer Gerald Green participate in another Slam Dunk contest, but that only makes us appreciate his in-game jams that much more.

The Brooklyn Nets made the mistake of failing to crowd the lane as Green drove to the rim from the 3-point line following a pass from Miami Heat teammate Chris Bosh.

That extra space provided the 30-year-old guard enough breathing room to take off and deliver a thunderous rim-rattling jam at the Barclays Center on Tuesday night.