While many associate dunking from the free throw line with Michael Jordan, it was Julius "Dr. J" Erving who originally brought it to light in the 1976 ABA slam dunk contest.
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Allen Iverson Leads Big Comeback
The man they call "The Answer" was just what the East needed in 2001 when they found themselves down 21 points in the fourth quarter. Iverson's 25 points, 15 of which came in the final period, were good enough to give his team the win and net himself MVP honors.
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Blake Griffin Dunks Over a Kia
Even with an illegally parked Kia in his path to the basket, Blake Griffin took flight and slammed home a victory at the 2011 dunk contest.
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Isiah Thomas MVP Game
One of the great point guards in league history put a clinic on in a 1986 game that was stacked with NBA legends. Thomas finished the game with 30 points, 10 assists, 5 steals and an MVP award.
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T-Mac Throws Alley-Oop to T-Mac
Tracy McGrady got the dunk AND the assist when he threw himself a spectacular alley-oop off the backboard in the 2002 game.
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Brent Barry Wins Slam Dunk Contest
Only a few years after the movie argued otherwise, the 1996 dunk contest proves that white men can, indeed, jump.
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Announcement of Top 50 Players in NBA History
Never has there been a collection of basketball legends in one place like there was when the league displayed the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, during the 1997 All-Star game.
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Michael Jordan Owns All-Star Weekend
The 1988 All-Star Weekend belonged to Mike. After winning a thrilling dunk contest battle vs. Dominique Wilkins, Jordan dropped 40 points, pulled down 8 rebounds and received the MVP award in one of the great overall performances in NBA All-Star history.
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Stockton-to-Malone MVP
It was only fitting that one of the NBA's great duos shared MVP honors at the 1993 game in Salt Lake City.
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Dwight Howard Goes Superman
Dwight Howard went all-in on pilfering the 'Superman' nickname from Shaq when he donned a red cape and threw down a thunderous jam at the 2008 dunk contest.
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Kobe Bryant's Big Show
With the 2011 game taking place in Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant took center stage and lit up the Staples Center. His 37 points, 14 rebounds and 3 steals were more than enough to take MVP honors.
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5'6" Spud Webb Wins Dunk Contest
In a game overwhelmingly dominated by tall people, little Spud Webb gave hope to the vertically-challenged by winning the 1986 dunk contest.
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Magic Johnson Returns
Magic's return at the 1992 game following his diagnosis of HIV and subsequent retirement was an inspirational moment that transcended sports. His 25 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds and MVP award were just the icing on the cake.
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Vinsanity Ensues
"Half-Man, Half-Amazing" went full-amazing at the 2000 slam dunk contest, even showing the world Vince Carter could amputate his arm from the elbow down and still be one of the best dunkers the game has ever known.
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Jordan's Farewell
All good things come to an end. This was the case in 2003 when Michael Jordan played his last NBA All-Star game as a member of the Washington Wizards. Thanks for the memories Mike!
