Tag: NBA Dunk Contest
Zion Williamson commits to Dunk Contest entry pending All-Star selection
New Orleans Pelicans' high-flying forward Zion Williamson has expressed his willingness to participate in the NBA Dunk Contest, contingent upon his selection to the...
Zion Williamson on participating in Dunk Contest
Pelicans' star Zion Williamson is one of the most powerful dunkers in the NBA, yet the former number one draft pick has never participated...
Spud Webb predicts NBA Dunk Contest winner
Former NBA player Spud Webb who won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1986 picked his favorite to win this year's contest. He went with...
Ja Morant on what it’d take to participate in the NBA Dunk Contest
Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has been critical of the NBA Dunk Contest, which takes place every year in the NBA All-Star Weekend. The...
Alex Caruso on possibly taking part in Dunk Contest in future
Alex Caruso had an opportunity to take part in this year's NBA Slam Dunk Contest but turned it down. The Los Angeles Lakers guard...
Michael Rapaport blames LeBron James for lack of interest in Dunk Contest: “What the...
While NBA players dream of making the All-Star Game, another event from the All-Star Weekend is far less attractive to them. There are many...
NBA to have dunk and three-point contest at All-Star Weekend?
The NBA and NBPA are discussing the addition of both a dunk and three-point contest to the proposed All-Star Game in Atlanta on the...
Ja Morant will not take part in next season’s dunk contest
This year's dunk contest was at least controversial, as Derrick Jones outlasted Aaron Gordon in the dunk showdown. After the contest, Gordon claimed that he...
NBA History: 23 years ago today, a rookie Kobe Bryant won the NBA Dunk...
On February 8, 1997, a rookie Kobe Bryant took part in the NBA Dunk Contest. He beat Chris Carr, Michael Finley, Ray Allen, Bob...
Zach LaVine: “I could’ve done the dunk and 3-point contest. I just chose to...
Zach LaVine explained his decision to not participate in the Dunk Contest at NBA 2020 All-Star game. Still he will participate in the 3-point...
Zach LaVine on taking part in the Dunk Contest: “I gotta see if I...
Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is still deciding whether to take part in the NBA Dunk Contest this year. The Dunk Contest champion in 2015...
Derrick Jones Jr. joins Dwight Howard in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. has accepted an invitation to the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star weekend in Chicago. Jones Jr. joins...
Report: Dwight Howard returns to NBA Slam Dunk contest
Dwight Howard is returning to the NBA Slam Dunk contest. The Los Angeles Lakers center will make his comeback during the All-Star Weekend in...
