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
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NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Rules, scoring, contestants and other info

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. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Michael Jordan ...

Lakers' LeBron James Responds to JJ Redick's NBA Slam Dunk Contest Joke, 'S--t, No Chance'

After JJ Redick suggested that LeBron James is gearing up for a Slam Dunk Contest appearance next month, the Los Angeles Lakers star made it clear he has no plans of participating this year.