Julius Erving’s place in the NBA’s rise, and the importance of the dunk, should not be forgotten
Erving’s move from the New York Nets to the 76ers in 1976 was a key moment in NBA history.
Zach LaVine Showed He’s Still Got It While Helping Matas Buzelis Prepare For The Dunk Contest
LaVine teased he might have to make one more Dunk Contest appearance as he helped his young teammate prep for the 2025 ...
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Cavs legend Larry Nance Sr. fittingly judges explosive halftime dunk contest
Nance's slam experience was leaned on Thursday night inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at the Cavs-Hawks game. Nance judged a halftime dunk contest during the break in action.
Vince Carter gives NBA Slam Dunk Contest tips to former UConn standout Stephon Castle
On 'NBA on TNT' Castle joined the show to discuss his selection to participate in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge, an ...
Zach LaVine's NBA Dunk Contest Tease Goes Viral
For years, fans have complained about the NBA Dunk Contest not having big stars. In the last decade, the only time fans have ...
The best dunk contest of the year is …by the Nebraska football team?
The Cornhuskers football team came out at halftime of the Nebraska-Illinois basketball game and put on a show.
Mac McClung needs a roster spot if he is going to keep saving the NBA Dunk Contest
It is starting to feel egregious, though, that McClung continues to participate without a roster spot in the NBA. Currently ...
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Bulls Rookie Chosen For NBA Dunk Contest
On Monday night it was announced that Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis has officially accepted an invitation to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend. Drafted at No. 11 overall by ...
Mac McClung returns to NBA slam dunk contest eyeing 3-peat
Mac McClung will go for a three-peat as the reigning two-time NBA slam dunk contest champion will return for this year's ...
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Who will win the NBA Dunk Contest? Ranking participants for All-Star event, from Mac McClung to Stephon Castle
McClung is the main attraction as he looks to become the first player to three-peat and only the second player, alongside Nate Robinson, to win three contests. He became the first G League player to ...
Steph Curry Explains How Gary Payton II’s Monster Dunk Was Worth More Than Two Points to Warriors
Enter Gary Payton II, who received the ball from a driving Dennis Schröder and got all the way up, slamming down a thunderous dunk on OKC center Isaiah Hartenstein to extend the Warriors’ lead to nine ...