Blake Griffin explains why the Dunk Contest needs recognizable names again, arguing star power is the missing ingredient.

At the 2000 NBA All-Star Weekend, Vince Carter made the world fall in love with the Slam Dunk Contest all over again. The high-flying Toronto Raptors star put on a show. With every leap, every spin, ...

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 ...

NBA fans took to social media to react to the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest lineup featuring Jaxson Hayes, Carter Bryant, Keshad Johnson and Jase Richardson amid big-name rejections ...

After winning the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Vince Carter was left in awe when Julius Erving personally congratulated him backstage. Carter, who idolized Erving, described the moment as surreal, ...

The first-ever Dunk Contest was held on January 27, 1976, at halftime of that year’s ABA All-Star Game, featuring George “Iceman” Gervin and Julius “Dr. J” Erving in what was the final season before ...

NBC is getting set to host the NBA Slam Dunk Contest next month, and it is pleading for the stars to make it an event again. It used to be arguably the best all-star event in any sport, but the Dunk ...

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Chicago Bulls guard Mac McClung will replace injured San Antonio Spurs guard David Jones Garcia on Team Austin in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars. Jones Garcia is unable to participate because of a ...