Over the past couple of years, events have led many fans to believe that the Slam Dunk Contest has lost its charm. Some of the reasons include the absence of star power, heavy dependency on gimmicks, ...

The NBA might not know how to revive the Dunk Contest, but Michael Irvin thinks he has the answer: NFL players. In recent years, the NBA has attempted to retool the All-Star Game, recently announcing ...

The 1988 Slam Dunk Contest in Chicago stands as one of the most iconic one-on-one showdowns in NBA history. It was basketball's version of a heavyweight title bout — Michael Jordan versus Dominique ...

Jordan, hungry for revenge, had captured the 1987 title while Wilkins was sidelined due to injury. So when both were healthy and primed for battle in '88, the hype was through the roof. The 1988 ...

Over the years, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest has seen it all: forgettable attempts, gimmick dunks, and moments that changed the game forever. From the recent slams, like Aaron Gordon sitting in mid-air ...

Dwight Howard is known as one of the most explosive dunkers in NBA history. The former Philadelphia 76ers center won the Slam Dunk Contest in 2008. At 6-foot-11, he is the tallest winner in the ...

Since Michael Jordan took flight at Chicago Stadium in 1988, the Chicago Bulls haven't had a Slam Dunk Contest winner. That all might change thanks to their newest signing. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype ...

In recent years, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest has lost much of its sparkle. What was once the crown jewel of All-Star Weekend has become a shell of its former self. Fans argue that the absence of ...

Mac McClung is bidding for history as the first three-peat Slam Dunk contest champion. Which NBA players are set to challenge him for the crown? Who is participating in the 2025 Slam Dunk contest? The ...

In the moment, he said he'd have to think about it. But Mac McClung knew all along that he'd be back. Last February, in Indianapolis, McClung became just the seventh-ever multiple-time winner of the ...

The NBA All-Star Game has never been known for its exciting on-court action. Long maligned for its lack of defense, the annual midseason event is more of a superstar showcase than it is a competitive ...