The first-ever NBA slam dunk contest was held at the 1984 All-Star Weekend in Denver, CO. Since then, there have only been two years in which the dunk contest did not occur (1998 and 1999). There have been 27 different dunkers to win the contest in the event's 34-year history. One of his most exciting dunks was a high-flying dunk over former Slam Dunk Contest winner, 5'7' Spud Webb. The 2006 Slam Dunk Contest was also the first Dunk Contest in history to have a 'Dunk Off', the equivalent to a Dunk Contest overtime, between Knicks point guard Nate Robinson and shooting guard Andre Iguodala of the Philadelphia 76ers.
With every event of the NBA All-Star break taking place in one day, the week without basketball will be interrupted for your viewing pleasure in a night of competition.
The dunk contest, 3-point shootout, skills challenge and All-Star game will all take place on Sunday, with coverage beginning at 5 p.m. ET on TNT.
For the first time since the Thunder’s first year in Oklahoma City, there will not be representation from the franchise, but the organization has deep roots in All-Star history and the skill contests.
There have been two members of the Thunder or Seattle SuperSonics to win the dunk contest, and there have been 11 years in which a player competed in it. Here’s the history of the Thunder/Sonics franchise in the contest.
MORE: Every Thunder All-Star through the years • 3-point participants • Skills Challenge • Rising Stars
Terence Stansbury, 1987Stansbury, who also competed in the dunk contest in 1985 and 1986 with the Indiana Pacers,…Stansbury, who also competed in the dunk contest in 1985 and 1986 with the Indiana Pacers, finished third in all three years. The winners: Dominique Wilkins, Spud Webb, Michael Jordan.more© HoopsHype photo
© AP Photo/Gary Stewart
© AP Photo/Gary Stewart
Desmond Mason, 2001, 2002, 2003One of the two slam dunk winners in organization history, Mason won in 2001, and then…One of the two slam dunk winners in organization history, Mason won in 2001, and then placed second in 2003 in a rematch between the past two winners — Mason and Jason Richardson.more© Heather Hall/AFP via Getty Images
Serge Ibaka, 2011Serge Ibaka was the first Thunder player to compete in the contest. He did not advance…Serge Ibaka was the first Thunder player to compete in the contest. He did not advance out of the first round.more© Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Staff
Hamidou Diallo, 2019Hamidou Diallo won the dunk contest in 2019, becoming the first Thunder player to do so…Hamidou Diallo won the dunk contest in 2019, becoming the first Thunder player to do so and the second in franchise history.more© Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
With every event of the NBA All-Star break taking place in one day, the week without basketball will be interrupted for your viewing pleasure in a night of competition.
The dunk contest, 3-point shootout, skills challenge and All-Star game will all take place on Sunday, with coverage beginning at 5 p.m. ET on TNT.
For the first time since the Thunder’s first year in Oklahoma City, there will not be representation from the franchise, but the organization has deep roots in All-Star history and the skill contests.
There have been two members of the Thunder or Seattle SuperSonics to win the dunk contest, and there have been 11 years in which a player competed in it. Here’s the history of the Thunder/Sonics franchise in the contest.
For the first time since the Thunder’s first year in Oklahoma City, there will not be representation from the franchise, but the organization has deep roots in All-Star history and the skill contests.
There have been two members of the Thunder or Seattle SuperSonics to win the dunk contest, and there have been 11 years in which a player competed in it. Here’s the history of the Thunder/Sonics franchise in the contest.
MORE: Every Thunder All-Star through the years • 3-point participants • Skills Challenge • Rising Stars
Terence Stansbury, 1987Stansbury, who also competed in the dunk contest in 1985 and 1986 with the Indiana Pacers,…Stansbury, who also competed in the dunk contest in 1985 and 1986 with the Indiana Pacers, finished third in all three years. The winners: Dominique Wilkins, Spud Webb, Michael Jordan.more© HoopsHype photo
Tom Chambers, 1987Chambers did not advance out of the first round in 1987.© AP Photo/Gary Stewart
Shawn Kemp, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994Shawn Kemp competed in four dunk contests, but his best finish was second place in 1991.…Shawn Kemp competed in four dunk contests, but his best finish was second place in 1991. He was scheduled to compete in 1993 as well, but backed out due to injury.more© AP Photo/Gary Stewart
Desmond Mason, 2001, 2002, 2003One of the two slam dunk winners in organization history, Mason won in 2001, and then…One of the two slam dunk winners in organization history, Mason won in 2001, and then placed second in 2003 in a rematch between the past two winners — Mason and Jason Richardson.more© Heather Hall/AFP via Getty Images
Serge Ibaka, 2011Serge Ibaka was the first Thunder player to compete in the contest. He did not advance…Serge Ibaka was the first Thunder player to compete in the contest. He did not advance out of the first round.more© Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Staff
Hamidou Diallo, 2019Hamidou Diallo won the dunk contest in 2019, becoming the first Thunder player to do so…Hamidou Diallo won the dunk contest in 2019, becoming the first Thunder player to do so and the second in franchise history.more© Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
With every event of the NBA All-Star break taking place in one day, the week without basketball will be interrupted for your viewing pleasure in a night of competition.
The dunk contest, 3-point shootout, skills challenge and All-Star game will all take place on Sunday, with coverage beginning at 5 p.m. ET on TNT.
For the first time since the Thunder’s first year in Oklahoma City, there will not be representation from the franchise, but the organization has deep roots in All-Star history and the skill contests.
There have been two members of the Thunder or Seattle SuperSonics to win the dunk contest, and there have been 11 years in which a player competed in it. Here’s the history of the Thunder/Sonics franchise in the contest.
MORE: Every Thunder All-Star through the years • 3-point participants • Skills Challenge • Rising Stars
Terence Stansbury, 1987Stansbury, who also competed in the dunk contest in 1985 and 1986 with the Indiana Pacers,…Stansbury, who also competed in the dunk contest in 1985 and 1986 with the Indiana Pacers, finished third in all three years. The winners: Dominique Wilkins, Spud Webb, Michael Jordan.more2015 Slam Dunk Winner
© HoopsHype photo
Tom Chambers, 1987Chambers did not advance out of the first round in 1987.© AP Photo/Gary Stewart
Shawn Kemp, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994Shawn Kemp competed in four dunk contests, but his best finish was second place in 1991.…Shawn Kemp competed in four dunk contests, but his best finish was second place in 1991. He was scheduled to compete in 1993 as well, but backed out due to injury.more© AP Photo/Gary Stewart
Desmond Mason, 2001, 2002, 2003One of the two slam dunk winners in organization history, Mason won in 2001, and then…One of the two slam dunk winners in organization history, Mason won in 2001, and then placed second in 2003 in a rematch between the past two winners — Mason and Jason Richardson.more© Heather Hall/AFP via Getty Images
Serge Ibaka, 2011Serge Ibaka was the first Thunder player to compete in the contest. He did not advance…Serge Ibaka was the first Thunder player to compete in the contest. He did not advance out of the first round.more2014 Slam Dunk Champion
© Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Staff
Hamidou Diallo, 2019Hamidou Diallo won the dunk contest in 2019, becoming the first Thunder player to do so…Hamidou Diallo won the dunk contest in 2019, becoming the first Thunder player to do so and the second in franchise history.more2014 Slam Dunk Contest Winner
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