So, when the rookie skydancer was invited to the All-Star Slam Dunk contest, Jazz fans finally had a reason to tune in for the first time since Jeremy Evans in 2012.

Mitchell, a former NBA Slam Dunk champion, put a jolt into the arena with a thunderous poster slam over Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, who already had two blocks in the contest.

Ever since he won the Slam Dunk Contest during his rookie season, Donovan Mitchell has established himself as one of the league's best dunkers -- particularly among smaller guards.

Ever since he won the Slam Dunk Contest during his rookie season, Donovan Mitchell has established himself as one of the league's best dunkers -- particularly among smaller guards. He added to his ...

In 2021, he became the 13th player ever to participate in both the Dunk Contest and the 3-Point Contest when he made his 3-Point Contest debut. This year, Jaylen Brown will become the 14th to do so.

sports | Mavericks Former Texas Tech star Mac McClung pulls off 1st NBA dunk contest three-peat Tyer Herro won the 3-point contest while Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell won the skills challenge.

More of the Latest Around the NBA This article was originally published on www.si.com as Donovan Mitchell Enters Dunk of the Year Talks With Poster Over Kristaps Porzingis.

In the spirit of All-Star Weekend, let’s reminisce Donovan Mitchell’s dunk contest. The 2017-18 season was fascinating for the Utah Jazz. Having just parted ways with Gordon Hayward through ...