Here’s all the information you need to get ready for the final event of All-Star Saturday.
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When is the NBA’s Verizon Slam Dunk contest? Where can I watch it on TV or online?
Toronto’s Air Canada Centre is hosting the NBA All-Star Saturday events on Feb. 13. The broadcast will be on TNT in the U.S., and you can stream it using the WatchTNT app or website or listen on ESPN Radio. The night tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Skills competition starts things off, followed by the 3-point shootout, followed by the slam dunk contest — so we’re looking at it starting about 9:30 p.m. ET. The shooting stars competition was removed from the weekend.
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What are the rules for the NBA’s Verizon Slam Dunk contest?
Each competitor gets two dunks in the first round. They are allowed three attempts at each dunk. Five judges grade dunks on a scale of 6 to 10. The two highest-scoring dunkers in the first round advance to the second round, with the same rules.
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Who are the competitors for the NBA’s Verizon Slam Dunk contest?
Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine headlines the field after winning the event last season. Pistons center Andre Drummond is the only All-Star dunking and the biggest competitor. Magic forward Aaron Gordon has tremendous leaping ability and may be LaVine’s top rival. Nuggets guard Will Barton is nicknamed “The Thrill” and known for his exciting finishes.
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Who are past champions of the NBA’s Verizon Slam Dunk contest?
2015 - Zach LaVine, Minnesota 2014 - John Wall, Washington 2013 - Terrence Ross, Toronto 2012 - Jeremy Evans, Utah 2011 - Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers 2010 - Nate Robinson, New York 2009 - Nate Robinson, New York 2008 - Dwight Howard, Orlando 2007 - Gerald Green, Boston 2006 - Nate Robinson, New York 2005 - Josh Smith, Atlanta 2004 - Fred Jones, Indiana 2003 - Jason Richardson, Golden State 2002 - Jason Richardson, Golden State 2001 - Desmond Mason, Seattle 2000 - Vince Carter, Toronto 1997 - Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers 1996 - Brent Barry, L.A. Clippers 1995 - Harold Miner, Miami 1994 - Isaiah Rider, Minnesota 1993 - Harold Miner, Miami 1992 - Cedric Ceballos, Phoenix 1991 - Dee Brown, Boston 1990 - Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta 1989 - Kenny Walker, New York 1988 - Michael Jordan, Chicago 1987 - Michael Jordan, Chicago 1986 - Spud Webb, Atlanta 1985 - Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta 1984 - Larry Nance, Phoenix
