Below is a list of every NBA slam dunk contest champions since the event’s inception in 1986 by year. You can also sort by name or team. The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is an annual NBA competition held during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend. The contest was inaugurated by the American Basketball Association (ABA) at its 1976 Denver All-Star Game.
NBA 3-Point Contest Winners by Year >
| Year | Winner | 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 | Isiah Rider | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1995 | Harold Miner | Miami Heat |
| 1996 | Brent Barry | L.A. Clippers |
| 1997 | Kobe Bryant | L.A. Lakers |
| 2000 | Vince Carter | Toronto Raptors |
| 2001 | Desmond Mason | Seattle Sonics |
| 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 | L.A. 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 | Glenn 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 | G-League (Philadelphia Sixers) |
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