Past NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champions
Over the history of the event, there have been 20 players who have been crowned the best dunkers in the NBA. Of those 20, four are two-time winners including: Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan, Harold Miner and Jason Richardson. Nate Robinson most recently became the first three-time winner of the event.
- 1984 (Denver) – Larry Nance, Phoenix Suns
- 1985 (Indianapolis) – Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta Hawks
- 1986 (Dallas) – Spud Webb, Atlanta Hawks
- 1987 (Seattle) – Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
- 1988 (Chicago) – Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
- 1989 (Houston) – Kenny Walker, New York Knicks
- 1990 (Miami) – Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta Hawks
- 1991 (Charlotte) – Dee Brown, Boston Celtics
- 1992 (Orlando) – Cedric Ceballos, Phoenix Suns
- 1993 (Salt Lake City) – Harold Miner, Miami Heat
- 1994 (Minneapolis) – Isaiah Rider, Minnesota Timberwolves
- 1995 (Phoenix) – Harold Miner, Miami Heat
- 1996 (San Antonio) – Brent Barry, Los Angeles Clippers
- 1997 (Cleveland) – Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
- 1998 (New York City) – No Slam Dunk Competition
- 1999 (Philadelphia) – Lockout – Shortened Season, No NBA All Star Game
- 2000 (Oakland) – Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors
- 2001 (Washington, D.C.) – Desmond Mason, Seattle SuperSonics
- 2002 (Philadelphia) – Jason Richardson, Golden State Warriors
- 2003 (Atlanta) – Jason Richardson, Golden State Warriors
- 2004 (Los Angeles) – Fred Jones, Indiana Pacers
- 2005 (Denver) – Josh Smith, Atlanta Hawks
- 2006 (Houston) – Nate Robinson, New York Knicks
- 2007 (Las Vegas) – Gerald Green, Boston Celtics
- 2008 (New Orleans) – Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
- 2009 (Phoenix) – Nate Robinson, New York Knicks
- 2010 (Dallas) – Nate Robinson, New York Knicks
- 2011 (Los Angeles) – Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
- 2012 (Orlando) - Jeremy Evans, Utah Jazz
Slam Dunk Contest champions by franchise
| Number | Franchise | Last Time |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Atlanta Hawks | 2005 |
| 4 | New York Knicks | 2010 |
| 2 | Chicago Bulls | 1988 |
| 2 | Golden State Warriors | 2003 |
| 2 | Miami Heat | 1995 |
| 2 | Phoenix Suns | 1992 |
| 2 | Boston Celtics | 2007 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Clippers | 2011 |
| 1 | Indiana Pacers | 2004 |
| 1 | Los Angeles Lakers | 1997 |
| 1 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 1994 |
| 1 | Orlando Magic | 2008 |
| 1 | Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder | 2001 |
| 1 | Toronto Raptors | 2000 |
| 1 | Utah Jazz | 2012 |
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