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Spud Webb Made NBA Dunk Contest History, But What Happened to Him? NBA Spud Webb Made NBA Dunk Contest History, But What Happened to Him? , Staff Writer 5:48pm, February 19

On February 8, 1986, Dallas, Texas prepared for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. For Anthony "Spud" Webb, it was a…
Dominique Wilkins’ Net Worth: The “Human Highlight Film” Reeled in Millions NBA Dominique Wilkins’ Net Worth: The “Human Highlight Film” Reeled in Millions , Staff Writer 12:29pm, March 7

The highlight is embedded in how we consume sports today. The most bewildering plays in a brief clip. They're what…
‘Phi Slama Jama’ Invented the Art of Dunking College Basketball ‘Phi Slama Jama’ Invented the Art of Dunking , Staff Writer 6:01pm, April 30

The Splash Brothers form the brotherhood of threes. The Bash Brothers formed the brotherhood of home runs. The Bee Gees…
1988 Slam Dunk Contest: Jordan, Wilkins Reflect on Memorable Battle NBA 1988 Slam Dunk Contest: Jordan, Wilkins Reflect on Memorable Battle , 11:08am, February 15

CHICAGO (AP) — Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins have never talked to one another about the 1988 dunk contest. They…
This guy dunked over a dude on fire and still somehow lost this competition NBA This guy dunked over a dude on fire and still somehow lost this competition , Associate Content Editor 9:08pm, May 25

TNT has been airing a show called "The Dunk King" after their post-game shows each night during the OKC-Golden State…
Duke signee lights up the rim in McDonald’s All-American dunk contest College Basketball Duke signee lights up the rim in McDonald’s All-American dunk contest , Associate Content Editor 8:42pm, March 29

The McDonald's All-American Game is much like the NBA's All-Star Weekend. A ton of crazy athletic basketball players get together,…
The Air B. and B. Podcast Episode 6: Trade deadlines are supposed to be exciting NBA The Air B. and B. Podcast Episode 6: Trade deadlines are supposed to be exciting , Senior Content Editor , Senior Content Editor , Associate Content Editor 11:06am, February 22

Bo Churney and Ben Bornstein were joined by Raj Prashad this week for a special NBA All-Star episode of the…
Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon put on a dunk show for the ages NBA Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon put on a dunk show for the ages , Associate Content Editor 11:31pm, February 13

The dunk above was one of, if not the sickest, dunks in recent Dunk Contest history. Orlando Magic forward Aaron…
Report: Dunk contest has its contestants NBA Report: Dunk contest has its contestants , Associate Content Editor 8:36am, February 4

According to Chris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the NBA has decided on its All-Star Weekend Dunk Contest participants. Reigning champ…
This guy tried to pull off a Blake Griffin dunk and horribly failed NBA This guy tried to pull off a Blake Griffin dunk and horribly failed , Associate Content Editor 8:57am, July 6

There's a reason that Blake Griffin is the only guy who can pull off certain dunks and athletic feats and…
Zach LaVine, Victor Oladipo bring life to struggling Slam Dunk Contest NBA Zach LaVine, Victor Oladipo bring life to struggling Slam Dunk Contest , Senior Content Editor 11:33pm, February 14

In recent years, the Slam Dunk Contest has fallen off a bit. Once the premier event of All-Star weekend, there…
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