The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is one of the most iconic annual events in basketball.
From displays of jaw-dropping athleticism to immense creativity, the Dunk Contest has created moments that last forever, ranging from Michael Jordan's free-throw line dunk to Gerald Green's slam while blowing out a candle to Zach LaVine's leap over a mascot on a hoverboard.
Here, we have a list of every winner in Slam Dunk Contest history, as well as all the multi-time winners and the players to win at least three contests in their respective careers.
Year | Champion | Team |
1984 | Larry Nance | Phoenix Suns |
1985 | Dominique Wilkins | Atlanta Hawks |
1986 | Spud Webb | Atlanta Hawks |
1987 | Michael Jordan | Chicago Bulls |
1988 | Michael Jordan | Chicago Bulls |
1989 | Kenny Walker | New York Knicks |
1990 | Dominique Wilkins | Atlanta Hawks |
1991 | Dee Brown | Boston Celtics |
1992 | Cedric Ceballos | Phoenix Suns |
1993 | Harold Miner | Miami Heat |
1994 | Isaiah Rider | Minnesota Timberwolves |
1995 | Harold Miner | Miami Heat |
1996 | Brent Barry | LA Clippers |
1997 | Kobe Bryant | LA Lakers |
2000 | Vince Carter | Toronto Raptors |
2001 | Desmond Mason | Seattle SuperSonics |
2002 | Jason Richardson | Golden State Warriors |
2003 | Jason Richardson | Golden State Warriors |
2004 | Fred Jones | Indiana Pacers |
2005 | Josh Smith | Atlanta Hawks |
2006 | Nate Robinson | New York Knicks |
2007 | Gerald Green | Boston Celtics |
2008 | Dwight Howard | Orlando Magic |
2009 | Nate Robinson | New York Knicks |
2010 | Nate Robinson | New York Knicks |
2011 | Blake Griffin | LA Clippers |
2012 | Jeremy Evans | Utah Jazz |
2013 | Terrence Ross | Toronto Raptors |
2014 | John Wall | Washington Wizards |
2015 | Zach LaVine | Minnesota Timberwolves |
2016 | Zach LaVine | Minnesota Timberwolves |
2017 | Glen Robinson III | Indiana Pacers |
2018 | Donovan Mitchell | Utah Jazz |
2019 | Hamidou Diallo | Oklahoma City Thunder |
2020 | Derrick Jones Jr. | Miami Heat |
2021 | Anfernee Simons | Portland Trail Blazers |
2022 | Obi Toppin | New York Knicks |
2023 | Mac McClung | Philadelphia 76ers |
2024 | Mac McClung | Osceola Magic |
Name | Number of wins |
Nate Robinson | 3 |
Harold Miner | 2 |
Michael Jordan | 2 |
Jason Richardson | 2 |
Dominique Wilkins | 2 |
Zach LaVine | 2 |
Mac McClung | 2 |
Year | Name | Perfect dunks |
2016 | Zach LaVine | 5 |
2020 | Aaron Gordon | 5 |
2020 | Derrick Jones Jr. | 4 |
1986 | Spud Webb | 3 |
1988 | Michael Jordan | 3 |
2000 | Vince Carter | 3 |
2003 | Jason Richardson | 3 |
2005 | Josh Smith | 3 |
2016 | Aaron Gordon | 3 |
2023 | Mac McClung | 3 |