Yardbarker

Shaquille O’Neal Drops Truth Bomb on LeBron James’ Dunk Contest Absence

With three-time Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung sitting out this year’s dunk contest, not much was expected from this year’s contestants. And unsurprisingly, it was a snoozefest.

Stephen A Smith blames LeBron James for NBA Slam Dunk Contest's entertainment decline

Stephen A. Smith placed blame on LeBron James for ruining the NBA Slam Dunk Contest after fans heavily criticized this year's lackluster All-Star Weekend event.
Fadeaway World on MSN

LeBron James’ real reason for not participating in slam dunk contest has been revealed

After being repeatedly blamed for the decline of the dunk contest, Rich Paul revealed why LeBron James chose not to participate.
Sporting News on MSN

NBA once made $1 million Dunk Contest offer to LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady

Everyone would've watched this.
Sportskeeda

"It was terrible because there was no star power" - Stephen A. Smith Bluntly Pins Slam Dunk Contest’s Fall on LeBron James

Stephen A. Smith of ESPN blamed the lackluster NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday on LeBron James of the LA Lakers.
Total Pro Sports

NBA Fans Aren’t Fully Buying Rich Paul’s Explanation for Why LeBron James Never Entered the Dunk Contest

NBA fans question Rich Paul’s claim that LeBron avoided the Dunk Contest because critics would’ve called it rigged.
Operation Sports on MSN

Stephen A Smith blames LeBron James for ruining slam dunk contest legacy. His shocking First Take rant exposes star power drought

He's not okay with LeBron consistently missing the contest.
Fadeaway World on MSN

Stephen A. Smith Blames LeBron James For “The Demise” Of NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest

Stephen A. Smith holds LeBron James responsible for ruining the NBA All-Star weekend's Slam Dunk contest.