THE BEST DUNKER in the world joined his teammates for practice on a recent December morning in suburban Chicago. But unlike the expansive, full-court spaces typically used by NBA players, Mac ...

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Jason Richardson won the NBA slam dunk contest twice during his professional career. One day, his son Jaxon may carry that family legacy for him, too.

Count Shaquille O'Neal among those who were not impressed by the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest. The latest installment once again lacked marquee names and was missing three-time defending champion Mac ...

With Dwight Howard entering the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, take a look back at when "Superman" won the crown in 2008 in New ...