The NBA All-Star Weekend is just around the corner. One of the important events that has lost its glamour is the Slam Dunk Contest. Previously, it was a showcase among the best dunkers in the league.

A couple of weeks ago on ESPN’s” SportsCenter,” a segment about what the greatest dunk of all time is was brought up. However, this show didn’t consider the annual NBA contest and omitted many posters ...

Aaron Gordon holds the undisputed crown of best Dunk Contest dunker to never win, as he appeared three times and put forth two classic contests, coming out just on the losing side of legendary battles ...

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The ABA was doomed because it never generated enough money to make for a stable league, but dollar for dollar, it was far more entertaining than the older, more staid NBA. The circus league (as the ...

Ah, that All-Star weekend. While many think it might be time to retire the event, that hasn't stopped fans from debating it every year. The truth is, with Adam Silver constantly changing the format, ...

In the NBA, we are always awaiting some of the best plays one can see with our eyes. Over the years, the three-point shot has taken the spotlight with the highlights. Guys like Steph Curry and Damian ...

Out of all the major sporting events that occur throughout the year, the NBA Finals is one of the most cherished by fans, with basketball's elite showcasing their top talents on the global stage. But ...

The 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend engaged basketball enthusiasts with a series of exhilarating highlights on the court. In particular, the Slam Dunk Contest featured four remarkable competitors: Stephon ...