Who won the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest?

2022 NBA All-Star Weekend: Obi Toppin wins lackluster dunk contest; Karl-Anthony Towns triumphs in 3-point contest. CLEVELAND – Obi won the dunk contest that won’t be coming to any big screens near you.

Who is the best slam dunk champion of all time?

Best dunk contest

1. Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine wreak havoc, 2016.
2. Vince Carter’s debut contest, 2000.
3. Michael Jordan floats from the line, 1988.
4. Superman and Gerald Green blowing candles, 2008.
5. Spud Webb tops Dominique Wilkins, 1986. Standing at just 5’6”, Spud Webb wouldn’t strike you as the average NBA player.

Who did Aaron Gordon lost to in the dunk contest?

Derrick Jones Jr.
Gordon crafted five perfect scores but lost to Miami’s Derrick Jones Jr. in another high-flying spectacle that had fans and players engaged. But the contest had its rules altered and saw suspicious judging, especially from Jones’ former Heat teammate Dwyane Wade.

Did LeBron win a Slam Dunk Contest?

LeBron actually won a dunk contest in high school LeBron hasn’t competed in an NBA Slam Dunk Contest, but he does have experience in the arena. Back in 2003, James competed in the Powerade Jam Fest as part of the McDonald’s All-American Game, and he beat out Von Wafer and Shannon Brown for the title.

Why was there no dunk contest in 1998?

Well, in 1998, the Slam Dunk contest was definitely in one of its low-tide moments where the biggest names had declined to participate and the young guns weren’t quite exciting enough to make up for their absence, and there was a sense, however vague, that all the best dunks had already been done.

Who won Slam dunk All-Star 2022?

Obi Toppin
Team Cavs wins the Taco Bell Skills Challenge, Karl-Anthony Towns takes the MTN DEW 3-Point Contest and Obi Toppin claims the AT Slam Dunk.

Who did a 720 dunk?

One of the most famous streetballers globally, Taurian J. Fontenette, better known as “Air Up There,” gave us this unbelievable dunk back in 2006 during AND1’s mixtape tour.

Who has the most 50 point dunk?

NBA ALL STAR SLAM DUNK CONTEST RECORDS Michael Jordan and Zach LaVine lead with with seven 50s. LaVine is the only player to got five 50s in the same contest (2016). Jordan, Josh Smith, Jason Richardson, Spud Webb, Vince Carter and Aaron Gordon have made three perfect 50 in the same contest.

Why did Aaron Gordon lose the dunk contest?

Then he scored another 50 on his first playoff dunk. Then, for the most obvious walk-off exclamation point imaginable, he dunked over 7-foot-5 Tacko Fall on the final dunk of the night. Aaron Gordon lost the dunk contest by one point to Derrick Jones Jr. after jumping over Tacko Fall.

Why didn’t LeBron join the slam dunk?

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James said Saturday he considered taking part in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend a couple times throughout his career, but injuries ultimately prevented him from participating in the event.