In its history, the dunk contest has been won by legends of the game like Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Vince Carter and Julius Erving as well as a pair of players with ties to the Natural State.

Stars had unforgettable nicknames such as Darnell “Dr. Dunk” Hillman and George “The Iceman” Gervin. Players embraced pop culture, melding their game with fashion and flair that is ...

The Slam Dunk contest is the pinnacle of Saturday's NBA All-Star lineup, following the skills challenge and 3-point contests.