While some have had issues with the current iteration of the Slam Dunk Contest, highlights are never lacking from that perspective.
With things set to get going on Friday, the participants for NBA All-Star Weekend have been announced. We’ll get into that a bit further below. But before that, let’s give you a breakdown of what the three-day event is and its schedule.
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been the most popular on record. The 5-foot-6 Spud Webb winning this event back in 1986 set the tone for future years. That included the epic Michael Jordan battle with Dominique Wilkins in 1988.
Unfortunately, the time of star players taking part in the event has long passed. We’re now seeing some unknowns and at least one NBA G-League player take part. Fans long for yesteryear in this regard.
From the Splash Brothers in Northern California to unknowns such as Jason Kapono winning it multiple times, the NBA Three-Point Contest has also had its fair share of moments during NBA All-Star Weekend.
More recently, the league has added the NBA Skills Challenge and Rising Stars game to the mix. They can be fun, too.