There is no doubt that San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is a bit freakish in his play on the court. Against the ...

While the All-Star Game serves as the grand finale of NBA All-Star Weekend on NBC and Peacock, for many NBA fans, it's not the prime event. That honor goes to the annual Dunk Contest, where a select ...

During this year's NBA dunk competition, Keshawn Johnson emerged as the slam dunk champion, a surprising outcome given that many viewers had not heard of him prior. His victory was surprising enough ...

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NBA Slam Dunk Contest Odds: Can Jaxson Hayes Outplay Star Rookies in 2026 Dunk Contest? NBA All-Star Saturday night always delivers spectacle, but the Slam Dunk Contest remains the purest showcase of ...

They gave Jordan a 50! It's one of the most famous lines in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history, but it's also a reminder of the occasional controversy that comes from judging the event. Michael Jordan won ...

Three-time NBA Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung has decided to skip this year’s competition, preventing him from potentially winning a record fourth title and becoming the first player to win it four ...

Former NBA player Nate Robinson is undoubtedly one of the best dunkers the league has ever seen. Standing at 5-foot-9, Robinson impressed NBA fans in the late 2000s with his athleticism and ability to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark J. Burns is a freelance reporter covering sports business. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 15: Mac McClung #8 of the ...

The NBA Dunk Contest used to be a special showcase of the pinnacles of basketball athleticism: Michael Jordan’s free-throw line dunk in 1987 and Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine’s legendary duel in 2016 ...