Looking back at 5 memorable Dunk Contest showdowns

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 the ABA-NBA merger

Nate Robinson Calls Out NBA After Mac McClung's Dunk Contest Decision

Nate Robinson doesn't hold back.

NBA Legend Dominique Wilkins Gets Brutally Honest About State of NBA Dunk Contest

Dominique Wilkins explains why he is "disappointed" in the Slam Dunk Contest and the stars who prioritize "brand" over fans in an exclusive interview.

NBA Slam Dunk Contest participants: Lakers' Jaxson Hayes, Spurs' Carter Bryant accept invitations, per report

All-Star Saturday night will look different this season in Los Angeles
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Anthony Black’s Berlin dunk becomes the NBA’s most-watched highlight with 85 million views

The NBA said that Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black's dunk over four defenders is the most viewed highlight of the season, with 85 million views and counting.

All-Star Jalen Duren in dunk contest as 4th Detroit Piston ever

Jalen Duren will be the fourth-ever Detroit Pistons player to participate in the dunk contest and first since Andre Drummond in 2016.