NBA Slam Dunk Contest History - Individual Performance Video Reference

[Rake2204]

Sometimes dunking performances (for better or worse) get lost in the shuffle out there. We tend to know the basics of the big years (Spud produced in '86, Jordan beat 'Nique in '88) but I also think it's worth knowing Tom Chambers was in the contest in '87 and finished one dunk.

As such, to cut out the middle man that is shuffling through 50 minute videos to find each dunk from a particular player, I thought I'd provide a player by player video rundown from every dunk contest. It's a work in progress, but I'll slowly be working my way upward in chronological order.

If you're looking for specific years, players or teams, it may be helpful (for those who don't know) to press CTRL+F and enter your search. Without further ado:

1980's

1984 (held in Denver)

Larry Nance, Phoenix Suns (Champion): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y141jxJUFP8
Julius Erving, Philadelphia 76ers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNAM8rTFikg
Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta Hawks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EuxzyJgjys
Darrell Griffith, Utah Jazz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGG0FwB5aFg
Edgar Jones, San Antonio Spurs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gag9vhs7lSk
Ralph Sampson, Houston Rockets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1aKDDRhkCQ
Orlando Woolridge, Chicago Bulls: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCDUJTBppLw
Clyde Drexler, Portland Trail Blazers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYwDKvf9Vx8
Michael Cooper, Los Angeles Lakers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hHh0hgt8DI

1985 (held in Indiana)

Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta Hawks (Champion): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPQozHDV3FA
Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlI1-C3_lVg
Terence Stansbury, Indiana Pacers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEaCg7umcO4
Julius Erving, Philadelphia 76ers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR4rslmqRTs
Larry Nance, Phoenix Suns: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zGsjwgg1YY
Darrell Griffith, Utah Jazz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irl75lbCsHQ
Orlando Woolridge, Chicago Bulls: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8XwgCpvCqI
Clyde Drexler, Portland Trail Blazers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwRu9xxXZnA

1986 (held in Dallas)

Spud Webb, Atlanta Hawks (Champion): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4zWLagc-14
Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta Hawks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OtXBKkiadg
Terence Stansbury, Indiana Pacers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfdO84R8aSA
Gerald Wilkins, New York Knicks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyovcJZzFgU
Jerome Kersey, Portland Trail Blazers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2An1IsvNvCQ
Paul Pressey, Milwaukee Bucks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1ektVvp3sQ
Roy Hinson, Cleveland Cavaliers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiozuxUoe50
Terry Tyler, Sacramento Kings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2A7GGrFZ4I

1987 (held in Seattle)

Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (Champion): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUYQPTKwsT4
Jerome Kersey, Portland Trail Blazers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1NFtI5_k3s
Terence Stansbury, Seattle Supersonics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIcBytCIXbE
Clyde Drexler, Portland Trail Blazers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6UwGusnFnc
Ron Harper, Cleveland Cavaliers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDAzNR9dyt0
Johnny Dawkins, San Antonio Spurs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu0Xfa-dTXU
Tom Chambers, Seattle Supersonics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmns-rgD4jI
Gerald Wilkins, New York Knicks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poEE_mfHKN0

1988 (held in Chicago)

Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (Champion): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZS0BBStYfs
Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta Hawks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVHxZVPATbM
Clyde Drexler, Portland Trail Blazers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SphdyKp9rT0
Otis Smith, Golden State Warriors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt1mJfEPvrI
Jerome Kersey, Portland Trail Blazers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdRybFZbSyQ
Cadillac Anderson, San Antonio Spurs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jjgr0I3ARM
Spud Webb, Atlanta Hawks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9LkqDgL51M

1989 (held in Houston)

Kenny Walker, New York Knicks (Champion): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJVhdmYm5bI
Clyde Drexler, Portland Trail Blazers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m68I7B2i09I
Spud Webb, Atlanta Hawks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09aIX8YwXK4
Shelton Jones, Philadelphia 76ers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T63UK2Msr2w
Tim Perry, Phoenix Suns: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0upjCwpzbhM
Jerome Kersey, Portland Trail Blazers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wow75JfOaSs
Ron Harper, Cleveland Cavaliers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6FMtEXAUCY
Chris Morris, New Jersey Nets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n73VprnG1gg

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1990's

1990 (held in Miami)

Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta Hawks (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbG3ofgfhWI
Kenny Smith, Sacramento Kings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbCFWkCfSs8
Kenny Walker, New York Knicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGLJO-6KWB4
Shawn Kemp, Seattle Supersonics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FX69F05Xb0
Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmJKgJxdURg
Rex Chapman, Charlotte Hornets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifvR0vOrfeA
Billy Thompson, Miami Heat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDp5IneTmrA
Kenny Battle, Phoenix Suns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu4OoRRpK14

1991 (held in Charlotte)

Dee Brown, Boston Celtics (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu-PU1Rk6TA
Shawn Kemp, Seattle Supersonics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsXa4TSuWCw
Kenny Smith, Houston Rockets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM_h7g8DsZI
Rex Chapman, Charlotte Hornets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4NX3vrV41Q
Kenny Williams, Indiana Pacers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoAO0lgHvSc
Blue Edwards, Utah Jazz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIpuGGtGovY
Otis Smith, Orlando Magic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BKwj5r9rRA
Kendall Gill, Charlotte Hornets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hthwU_ivYI8

1992 (held in Orlando)

Cedric Ceballos, Phoenix Suns (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDBDPbMswrY
Larry Johnson, Charlotte Hornets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM_ZOgUG2HI
Nick Anderson, Orlando Magic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0iB6d9vkYw
John Starks, New York Knicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLTt-txDAEc
Doug West, Minnesota Timberwolves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCbGirhypTk
Shawn Kemp, Seattle Supersonics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA1e6mu7C8g
Stacey Augmon, Atlanta Hawks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CYSU5JVKmU

1993 (held in Salt Lake City)

Harold Miner, Miami Heat (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xolEl3uhEoQ
Clarence Weatherspoon, Philadelphia 76ers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiqiqDFjQkM
Cedric Ceballos, Phoenix Suns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww7DAxAg_rw
David Benoit, Utah Jazz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTRXTnJkdos
Kenny Smith, Houston Rockets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQmfVyd_ykQ
Chris Jackson (Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf), Denver Nuggets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQpMRCx00PI
Tim Perry, Philadelphia 76ers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ZkfFBdG-I

1994 (held in Minneapolis)

Isaiah Rider, Minnesota Timberwolves (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RiBk2hsPF8
Robert Pack, Denver Nuggets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGGTzlSJF9Y
Shawn Kemp, Seattle Supersonics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6deyqcHhetg
Allan Houston, Detroit Pistons: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah1dAEgceZU
Antonio Davis, Indiana Pacers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP9USYM45os
James Robinson, Portland Trail Blazers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGT_Y3vqT90

1995 (held in Phoenix)

Harold Miner, Miami Heat (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EXN4Nf21Tk
Isaiah Rider, Minnesota Timberwolves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvyttJXWLaw
Jamie Watson, Utah Jazz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7dV-CTNDg4
Antonio Harvey, Los Angeles Lakers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo-ANhW_Dyo
Tim Perry, Philadelphia 76ers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lviYlkt7Ojw
Tony Dumas, Dallas Mavericks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FC3o2FXnZs

Rookie Game Dunks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvBlfnU0ubU

All-Star Game Dunks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol2GOKwuxDg

1996 (Held in San Antonio)

Brent Barry, Los Angeles Clippers (Champion): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9It1HS65xnk
Michael Finley, Phoenix Suns: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkGDI9rBgKQ
Greg Minor, Boston Celtics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxdAHEhLcds
Jerry Stackhouse, Philadelphia 76ers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkbqEMBG5L0
Doug Christie, New York Knicks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50yogDE5v4w
Darrell Armstrong, Orlando Magic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCqwoZmO7Eo

Rookie Game Dunks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwgtAoH1j-M

1997 (Held in Cleveland)

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (Champion): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqVibdD3UqA
Chris Carr, Minnesota Timberwolves: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmrnQkUfdFE
Michael Finley, Dallas Mavericks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9whTz94UFE
Darvin Ham, Denver Nuggets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2iv6UOn_9g
Ray Allen, Milwaukee Bucks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re_Nrc3JRII
Bob Sura, Cleveland Cavaliers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZYYxQJIbak

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Earmarked for 00's

2000 (Held in Oakland)

Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors (Champion): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YbQ2uHQiUs
Steve Francis, Houston Rockets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSGID9L0wpI
Tracy McGrady, Toronto Raptors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWKaCiIhG0w
Ricky Davis, Charlotte Hornets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QffErlP-MbQ
Jerry Stackhouse, Detroit Pistons: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRKTWpbSPKo
Larry Hughes, Philadelphia 76ers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNocOVJTT0o

2001 (Held in Washington D.C.)

Desmond Mason, Seattle Supersonics (Champion): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Aqs0QzM03Q
DeShawn Stevenson, Utah Jazz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyYFhwQZE4k
Baron Davis, Charlotte Hornets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emGO4Wph-aE
Stromile Swift, Vancouver Grizzlies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWse71pskxc
Jonathan Bender, Indiana Pacers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ5sPuyLmaM
Corey Maggette, Los Angeles Clippers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HAKRyGa91o

2002 (Held in Philadelphia)

Jason Richardson, Golden State Warriors (Champion): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTM5u-Iu-x0
Gerald Wallace, Sacramento Kings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEmGaQjU1p0
Desmond Mason, Seattle Supersonics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KingIT1MY7U
Steve Francis, Houston Rockets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5_oekKLtFE

All-Star Game Dunks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Ow4FfNCfQ

2003 (Held in Atlanta)

Jason Richardson, Golden State Warriors (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUT143gfbvU
Desmond Mason, Seattle Supersonics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7G8r-Z6HcM
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8WNgGpEfbg
Richard Jefferson, New Jersey Nets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=931U75fETRY

2004 (Held in Los Angeles)

Fred Jones, Indiana Pacers (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ6nqOGJhto
Jason Richardson, Golden State Warriors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsvPpuh9kOU
Chris Andersen, Denver Nuggets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9hXKU8MuNY
Ricky Davis, Boston Celtics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtJXQoSnuPw

2005 (Held in Denver)

Josh Smith, Atlanta Hawks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EfYwBb2iho
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix Suns: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0t_zZGrf1Y
J.R. Smith, New Orleans Hornets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPKl83yxoQ0
Chris Andersen, New Orleans Hornets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hjg8IXSzWk

2006 (Held in Houston)

Nate Robinson, New York Knicks (Champion): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJpGMCEcS5c
Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTZbYHqk4cw
Hakim Warrick, Memphis Grizzlies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TuLX-WzB1g
Josh Smith, Atlanta Hawks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ute5oKE2GUo

2007 (Held in Las Vegas)

Gerald Green, Boston Celtics (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuMoznI5UKk
Tyrus Thomas, Chicago Bulls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbsuwn6Yj0E
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnBCN53rO2g
Nate Robinson, New York Knicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bQdvQ0bg20

All-Star Game Dunks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IH4US3BUyo

2008 (Held in New Orleans)

Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEMS32wcFn4
Gerald Green, Minnesota Timberwolves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0W_8O7u76E
Jamario Moon, Toronto Raptors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_QRtRNkPfw
Rudy Gay, Memphis Grizzlies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID8nFlQ6Oes

2009 (Held in Phoenix)

Nate Robinson, New York Knicks (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtaCRNl6HXs
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRJTluBOQDQ
J.R. Smith, Denver Nuggets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAPQ5L3AtGY
Rudy Fernandez, Portland Trail Blazers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpxA0woG-Ow

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Earmarked for '10's

2010 (Held in Dallas)

Nate Robinson, New York Knicks (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ib0JCa-O1k
DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=milDw0xFgwc
Gerald Wallace, Charlotte Bobcats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmwjZam-QcA
Shannon Brown, Los Angeles Lakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_klgkfYPE70

2011 (Held in Los Angeles)

Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WUeB6oXlZs
JaVale McGee, Washington Wizards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F9HseGTolg
DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGtDDt_j7c8
Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City Thunder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBYLPU_DxX8

2012 (Held in Orlando)

Jeremy Evans, Utah Jazz (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u36wehXwY4w
Chase Budinger, Houston Rockets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cu7UUP-Gt0
Paul George, Indiana Pacers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjAz5wEogbo
Derrick Williams, Minnesota Timberwolves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhvv101iOlA

2013 (Held in Houston)

Terrence Ross, Toronto Raptors (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7DrsR9Xodk
Jeremy Evans, Utah Jazz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_DHCWmPTWM
Kenneth Faried, Denver Nuggets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvdrjS5KGL8
Eric Bledsoe, Los Angeles Clippers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6yD-AbKGWc
Gerald Green, Indiana Pacers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEDWhQk7bE4
James White, New York Knicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvntyyUBH5E

2014 (Held in New Orleans)

John Wall, Washington Wizards (Champion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU49g8HQd0g
Paul George, Indiana Pacers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20UlcTh06wg
Terrence Ross, Toronto Raptors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtBDSZeenK0
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRZRoWiU_wY
Ben McLemore, Sacramento Kings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YxhrFqXDRM
Harrison Barnes, Golden State Warriors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldjNXBt3NlU

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[kNicKz]

Lebron Highlights:

[cos88]

Lebron Highlights:

can melo still dunk? mario chalmers had more dunks than melo last year

also joel anthony has the same number of rings as the new york knicks

[Rake2204]

1987 complete.



1988 coming up this week.

Otis Smith, former Orlando Magic GM, has been added to the original post. He had an underrated contest in '88. And by underrated, I mean completely forgotten. Solid performance.

[Rake2204]

1988 is complete. Featuring this guy:



Not sure if MJ deserved that one.

[SHAQisGOAT]

Some great stuff you did right there, deserves more credit.

Some really and really underrated performances, from guys like Woolridge, Stansbury, Otis Smith, Edgar Jones even Drexler and Nance(who won it).
Those are some really underrated dunkers though (in-game), especially a ***** like Woolridge or Nance, along with guys like Chambers, Griffith, Cooper, Gerald Wilkins before injuries...

[Rake2204]

Some great stuff you did right there, deserves more credit.

Some really and really underrated performances, from guys like Woolridge, Stansbury, Otis Smith, Edgar Jones even Drexler and Nance(who won it).
Those are some really underrated dunkers though (in-game), especially a ***** like Woolridge or Nance, along with guys like Chambers, Griffith, Cooper, Gerald Wilkins before injuries...

Thanks guy. Yeah, Otis Smith and Edgar Jones were pleasant surprises to me.

[9512]

Larry Johnson in 1992 was impressive in its own right.

[Rake2204]

1989 is in the process of being added this week. Shelton Jones had an underrated performance.

Larry Johnson in 1992 was impressive in its own right.

Yep, that was his contest to lose that year. It's almost a shame '92 is always remembered for Cedric Ceballos and his blindfold dunk. I think LJ had the most impressive performance until he reached the Finals. I'll post that one soon.

[Rake2204]

1989 is complete.



Moving on to the 90's.

[VIntageNOvel]

Lebron Highlights:

in his defense, he didnt know you cant pass the ball in the dunk contest