Julius Erving returns to the site of his ABA dunk contest glory, but it is an emerging aerial master, Larry Nance, that takes the NBA's inaugural competition.

The competition was first introduced in 1976 during the ABA’s All-Star game ... The late Kobe Bryant became the youngest ...

Gravity was defied, high-flyers flew and rims were rocked during the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest ... Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Some players have hops, but Sharpe employs jetpacks.

This year, guard Mac McClung of the Osceola Magic in the G League will be looking to capture his third consecutive Slam Dunk title. McClung could become the first ever player in NBA history to win ...