They gave Jordan a 50! It's one of the most famous lines in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history, but it's also a reminder of the occasional controversy that comes from judging the event. Michael Jordan won ...
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Welcome to a new series called IAQ — Infrequently Asked Question. In these articles, I hope to address basketball queries people may have that maybe they’re a little too embarrassed to ask. Maybe they ...
Since Michael Jordan took flight at Chicago Stadium in 1988, the Chicago Bulls haven't had a Slam Dunk Contest winner. That all might change thanks to their newest signing. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype ...
Former NBA star Carmelo Anthony recently encouraged New Orleans star Zion Williamson to compete in the 2026 Dunk Contest.
Mac McClung came, slammed, and slayed completely like a pro! His performance at NBA Dunk week became one of the most indelible memories for a bona fide NBA lover. While the dunk genius was scoring ...
An AI model hallucinated that Luka Dončić had a 42-inch vertical leap. A human hallucinated that he used to win the most iconic Slam Dunk Contest ever. Things are pretty quiet in the NBA right now, ...