Few All-Star events in any sport thrill as much as the Slam Dunk Contest.
The event features feats of athleticism, acrobatic moves, guest participants and often a variety of props. It’s arguably the most outlandish of any All-Star event. And that’s what has made it such a staple of All-Star Weekend.
Since 1984, there has been a Dunk Contest in all but two years, one of which was replaced by the WNBA-NBA 2Ball contest and the other where a lockout kept out the All-Star Game altogether. Several of the game’s all-time greats from Michael Jordan to Vince Carter to Kobe Bryant have participated in and won the event.
But who has won it the most? Here’s a history of the event by year, including which players have the most titles to their names.
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History of NBA Slam Dunk Contest
There have been 38 Dunk Contests in the NBA’s history, dating back to the first competition, which was won by Suns forward Larry Nance in the Denver edition of the All-Star break.
Last year, 76ers guard Mac McClung, who had played in all of two NBA games, stunned the world by putting on a show and winning the 2023 edition in Utah.
| Year | Winner | Team | Location |
| 1984 | Larry Nance | Suns | Denver |
| 1985 | Dominique Wilkins | Hawks | Indianapolis |
| 1986 | Spud… |
