Rate Them: Top Dunks in All-Star History

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Dr. J - It all started back in 1976 when the American Basketball Association (ABA) held the first ever Slam Dunk contest during their All-Star game. Dr. J (Julius Erving) won this one with a series of impressive dunks including jumping from the foul line to throw it down.

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Dr. J - It all started back in 1976 when the American Basketball Association (ABA) held the first ever Slam Dunk contest during their All-Star game. Dr. J (Julius Erving) won this one with a series of impressive dunks including jumping from the foul line to throw it down.

Dominique Wilkins - In what would be the first in a series of heated slam dunk battles, the Atlanta Hawks’ Dominique Wilkins beat out newcomer Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls with a two handed windmill dunk in 1985. He would win the 1990 Slam Dunk contest as well.

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Dominique Wilkins - In what would be the first in a series of heated slam dunk battles, the Atlanta Hawks’ Dominique Wilkins beat out newcomer Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls with a two handed windmill dunk in 1985. He would win the 1990 Slam Dunk contest as well.

Spud Webb - Awww. Standing at only 5-feet-7-inches, Spud Webb of the Atlanta Hawks shocked his teammate and reigning Slam Dunk Contest Champ Dominique Wilkins when he beat him out for the title in 1986.

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Spud Webb - Awww. Standing at only 5-feet-7-inches, Spud Webb of the Atlanta Hawks shocked his teammate and reigning Slam Dunk Contest Champ Dominique Wilkins when he beat him out for the title in 1986.

Michael Jordan - Michael Jordan won back-to-back Slam Dunk contests in 1987 and 1988. His showdown with Dominique Wilkins in 1988 is probably the most notable matchup, though, with His Airness taking off from the freethrow line to put down the dunk and seal the title.

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Michael Jordan - Michael Jordan won back-to-back Slam Dunk contests in 1987 and 1988. His showdown with Dominique Wilkins in 1988 is probably the most notable matchup, though, with His Airness taking off from the freethrow line to put down the dunk and seal the title.

Dee Brown - In 1991, the Boston Celtics’ Dee Brown excited the crowd with a no-look dunk to win the title.

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Dee Brown - In 1991, the Boston Celtics’ Dee Brown excited the crowd with a no-look dunk to win the title.

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Kobe Bryant - During his rookie season, L.A. Laker star Kobe Bryant took home the Slam Dunk honors in 1997.

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Kobe Bryant - During his rookie season, L.A. Laker star Kobe Bryant took home the Slam Dunk honors in 1997.

Vince Carter - After a two year hiatus, the Slam Dunk contest came back with a vengeance in 2000 with one of the best contests in league history. The Toronto Raptors’ Vince Carter beat out his cousin Tracy McGrady with a series of hot dunks including a reverse 360 windmill and a between-the-legs slam.

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Vince Carter - After a two year hiatus, the Slam Dunk contest came back with a vengeance in 2000 with one of the best contests in league history. The Toronto Raptors’ Vince Carter beat out his cousin Tracy McGrady with a series of hot dunks including a reverse 360 windmill and a between-the-legs slam.

Nate Robinson - In 2006, 5-foot-9-inch Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks took home the title when he soared over previous winner (and fellow shortie) Spud Webb to throw down the ball.

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Nate Robinson - In 2006, 5-foot-9-inch Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks took home the title when he soared over previous winner (and fellow shortie) Spud Webb to throw down the ball.

Jason Richardson - The Golden State Warriors’ Jason Richardson won the Slam Dunk contest back-to-back in 2002 and 2003. Richardson did an amazing between-the-legs-behind-the-back dunk to seal 2003’s victory. To date, only Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan, Harold Miner and Richardson have won the contest twice.

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Jason Richardson - The Golden State Warriors’ Jason Richardson won the Slam Dunk contest back-to-back in 2002 and 2003. Richardson did an amazing between-the-legs-behind-the-back dunk to seal 2003’s victory. To date, only Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan, Harold Miner and Richardson have won the contest twice.

Dwight Howard - After an impressive effort in 2007, Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic donned a Superman cape and soared over his competition to win the Slam Dunk contest in 2008.

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Dwight Howard - After an impressive effort in 2007, Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic donned a Superman cape and soared over his competition to win the Slam Dunk contest in 2008.