Best of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Since its inception in 1984 the NBA Slam Dunk Contest has cemented itself as a firm fan favourite, and a staple of the hugely entertaining All-Star Weekend. 

Past contests have seen some of the greats like Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Kobe Bryant and Clyde Drexler battling it out for the honour of being crowned that year’s Dunk Champion.  Other standouts from bygone contests include Isaiah Rider’s spectacular between-the-legs jam, the incredible 1986 victory of 5 foot 7 inch Spud Webb, Blake Griffin leaping over a car during a dunk in 2011, and the wonderful inventiveness of Nate Robinson, who had won his third Slam Dunk crown the previous year. 

This hour-long expose features all the above dunks and many more.  Focusing on the tournament’s greatest duels, most imaginative contestants and the evolution of creativity within the medium, the doco focusing on both past greats and some of the contest’s forgotten gems, providing a rounded and rollicking viewing experience for long-time fans and newcomers alike.  Bolstered by some great bonus featurettes which highlight the Top Ten dunks in a number of categories, Best of the Slam Dunk Contest is a fun-filled, frenetic and always action-packed ode to life above the rim. 

Bonus Features

Underrated Dunks

Little Men Dunks

Dunks off the Glass

Teamwork Dunks

Between the Legs Dunks

Stunt Dunks