And as a bonus, the winner was guaranteed a measure of visibility and celebrity. That’s what Johnson won — the benefit of having his name forever attached to the dunk champs of the past — along with ...

The Slam Dunk contest is the crown jewel of NBA All-Star Weekend, the climax between the three-point contest and the All-Star ...

NBA fans have been left underwhelmed by this year’s Slam Dunk Contest, with some taking aim at a ‘trash’ All-Star Weekend.

During this year's NBA dunk competition, Keshawn Johnson emerged as the slam dunk champion, a surprising outcome given that many viewers had not heard of him prior. His victory was surprising enough ...

The first-ever Dunk Contest was held on January 27, 1976, at halftime of that year’s ABA All-Star Game, featuring George ...

All-Star Saturday from the Intuit Dome is in the books. Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat edged out Carter Bryant of the San Antonio Spurs to win the Slam Dunk Contest. But the highlight of the night ...

Jaxson Hayes’ first attempt drew heavy criticism on social media, as fans had anticipated a spectacular showcase from him.

The NBA's reinvention of the All-Star Game was a success in 2026, as the best American players battled the world's top stars ...

Is the Dunk Contest on its way out? While it's always been a staple of NBA All-Star Weekend, perhaps it's time for a new event.

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs scores on an alley-oop reverse dunk against Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks ...

There will be a new slam dunk champion as three-time winner Mac McClung won't be taking part in the 2026 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest. Carter Bryant , Jaxson Hayes , Keshad John ...