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 ...

After holding auditions across the country, we brought the 10 BEST dunkers in the world to NYC to square off in 16 different dunk competitions to officially crown the world's BEST dunker. We'll be ...

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NBA All-Star Weekend is here. The festivities will include the usual events, such as the slam dunk contest, 3-point competition and Rising Stars, among others. There will feature a revamped version of ...

The NBA might not know how to revive the Dunk Contest, but Michael Irvin thinks he has the answer: NFL players. In recent years, the NBA has attempted to retool the All-Star Game, recently announcing ...

Check out this week's best dunks from around the NBA, including Ace Bailey's authoritative slam against the Timberwolves and ...