The 2016 Dunk Contest: Looking back at 'the best one ever'

Before the Dunk Contest began, key moments took place. Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns won the Skills Challenge, highlighting the evolving big man, while Golde ...

Dunk Contest Classics

For the first time the dunk contest featured a G-League star, with Mac McClung wowing all with an amazing aerial performance. Derrick Jones Jr and Aaron Gordon needed two tie-breakers to decide a ...
ABC7

Zach LaVine wins slam dunk contest in battle with Aaron Gordon

TORONTO -- Zach LaVine was fresh out of dunks, having been pushed to the limit by Aaron Gordon in an epic final round in the NBA's slam dunk contest on Saturday night. In need of some magic, he ...
The New York Times

Zach LaVine vs. Aaron Gordon: 10 years later, it remains the peak of NBA dunk contests

Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine gave us a dunk contest we won't forget. Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; photos: Elsa / Getty Images Aaron Gordon was robbed of a perfect score on a ...
Campus Times

What happened to the NBA Dunk Contest?

I pray Adam Silver does whatever he can to choose the most talented and prepared dunkers, and give players the time they need ...
The Tufts Daily

The Intangibles: The dying spectacle of the NBA Dunk Contest

The NBA Dunk Contest used to be a special showcase of the pinnacles of basketball athleticism: Michael Jordan’s free-throw line dunk in 1987 and Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine’s legendary duel in 2016 ...