Before the Dunk Contest began, key moments took place. Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns won the Skills Challenge, highlighting ...

For the first time the dunk contest featured a G-League star, with Mac McClung wowing all with an amazing aerial performance. Derrick Jones Jr and Aaron Gordon needed two tie-breakers to decide a ...

Zach Zarba recalls the greatest in-game dunk he ever witnessed: "LeBron put one on Damon Jones" originally appeared on Basketball Network. NBA referees have thankless jobs. With the players possessing ...

Since its inception in 1984, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest has become one of the most electrifying and anticipated events during All-Star Weekend. The contest has showcased some of the ...

For most basketball fans, the first image that comes to mind when thinking of high-flying dunks is that of Dominique Wilkins and Vince Carter. They became the gold standard for dunking excellence, ...

MJ from the free throw line. Vince Carter declaring “it’s over.” Dwight Howard flying like Superman. The NBA slam dunk contest has featured some of the most memorable moments in league history. While ...

The dunk contest was my favorite night of the NBA season as a kid, to the point where I would count the days down from months away until I would get to watch the most athletic players in the league ...

MJ from the free throw line. Vince Carter declaring “it’s over.” Dwight Howard flying like Superman. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has featured ...