Will the NBA Slam Dunk Contest Ever Matter Again?
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The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has experienced a steep drop-off in relevance and star power, going from Michael Jordan to Mac McClung in 35 years.
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The NBA Dunk Contest was spoiled by a highly questionable result - The Washington Post
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NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2018 reminds us all the cool dunks have been done
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NBA slam-dunk champ Mac McClung back with G League Delaware Blue Coats
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The oral history of Vince Carter's dunk contest win
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Grading the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest - CelticsBlog
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Sixers' Mac McClung, now the NBA dunk champ, wasn't an unknown - WHYY
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JaVale McGee recalls his Slam Dunk Contest performance from five years ago
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How to watch AT&T Slam Dunk Contest on TV, date, time, contestants
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Will the NBA Slam Dunk Contest Ever Matter Again?
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Will the NBA Slam Dunk Contest Ever Matter Again?