Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung completed a historic 3-peat on Saturday after defeating San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle in the final round of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. McClung registered ...

When it comes to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, there are two things you can count on every year. One is that the people who follow the NBA will watch it intently, just as they do every year.

Which brings us to today's quiz. The NBA first held its annual Slam Dunk Contest in 1984, and in that time, there have been 40 winners. How many can you name in five minutes? Good luck!

When we think about the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, usually two names come to mind – Michael Jordan and Vince Carter. To be completely fair and respect the competition's history, no one would be mad ...

The photographer Nathaniel Butler reflects on his enduring images of stars like Bill Russell, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

when the team earned the nickname The Dream Team after including professional NBA players for the first time. The two-time Slam Dunk Contest Champion earned the nickname Air Jordan, which became ...

His iconic moments include winning the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest and jumping over 7-foot-2 France center Frédéric Weis in a dunk at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. More hires for the NBA on NBC team are ...

Jason Richardson's NBA career lasted 15 seasons. He was a ferocious dunker and a two-time Slam Dunk Contest champion. Now, his son could be following in his father's footsteps as a prospect in ...

Larry Johnson was drafted first overall out of UNLV in the 1991 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. He lived up to the hype ...

Carter was an eight-time NBA All-Star; a two-time All-NBA selection; the 1999 NBA Rookie of the Year; the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion, where he showcased one of the most memorable performances ...

The 6-foot-10-inch center also won the Slam Dunk Contest in 2008 and led the league ... Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, via NBA on TNT. "I cried, man, I cried so much," the former ...

was the NBA Rookie of the Year and memorably shined in the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest. His athleticism also transcended the All-Star festivities as he is widely renowned as the best dunker in NBA history.