Top Ten Dunk Contest Dunks of All time

Pro Hoops Daily Presents the Top Ten NBA Slam Dunk Contest Dunks of All-time - The NBA Slam Dunk Contest started in 1984 and over the last 33 years we have seen some pretty amazing dunks. In this video we look at what we believe is the top ten dunks through the past 33 years (1984-2017). Featured in this video are NBA greats such as Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter, and the greatest of all-time Michael Jordan, other NBA stars also making appearances are Jason Richardson, Zach Lavine, Aaron Gordon, and Desmond Mason. This video also feature a new No. 1 greatest dunk of all-time, when Aaron Gordon in 2016 overtook Vince Carters dunk in 2000 as the greatest NBA Dunk Contest Dunk of All-time.
Michael Jordan is a Retired Professional Basketball player who is widely considered to be the greatest NBA player of all time. He was also the first back to back slam dunk champion in NBA history after winning the 1987 and 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contests. Michael played his collegiate Basketball at the University of North Carolina. He was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 3rd overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft. Michael spent most of his career with the Chicago Bulls where he went on to win 6 NBA Championships.
Dominique Wilkins is a retired Professional Basketball player who is best known for his electrifying play, he earned the nickname “Human Highlight Film” for his electrifying slam dunks. He is one of the few people to win the competition twice, winning in 1985 and 1990. Dominique played his Collegiate Basketball at the University of Georgia, and he was selected by the Utah Jazz with the third Overall Draft Pick in the 1982 NBA Draft.
Vince Carter is a Professional Basketball player who is best known for his amazing slam dunks he has earned the nickname half-man half-amazing and Vinsanity. Vince played his collegiate basketball at the University of North Carolina and was drafted by the Golden State Warriors with the 5th overall pick in the first round of the 1998 NBA Draft.
Jason Richardson is a Professional Basketball player who is best known for winning The NBA Slam Dunk Competition Twice (2002, 2003). Jason Richardson played his Collegiate Basketball at Michigan State University. He was selected by the Golden State Warriors as the fifth Overall Draft Pick in the 2001 NBA Draft.
Zach Lavine is a Professional Basketball player who is best known for winning back to back NBA slam Dunk Contests in 2015 and 2016. Zach played his Collegiate Basketball at UCLA and was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 13th Overall Draft Pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
Aaron Gordon is a Professional Basketball player who is best known for his memorable duel with Zach Lavine in the 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Aaron recorded 3 consecutive perfect Dunks before finally loosing the competition to Zach Lavine. Aaron played his collegiate basketball at Arizona University and was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 4th overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft.

[@stephenfarquharson2589]

Glad to see Dominique Wilkins getting some props!

[@jeremybr2020]

It's hard to believe that the no 1 dunk in this video didn't actually win the 2016 contest, which it absolutely should've. Glad to see it getting the no 1 props that it deserves.

[@tedl2428]

You do know that only one best dunk cannot help you win the game right?

[@jeremybr2020]

@@tedl2428 I did not know that. I've never actually watched one. I typically just watch the highlights. But thx for the info.

[@martinmcdonald6708]

If there was an Olympic competition for these dunk contests then that reverse 360 by carter was pure Olympic gold. His release and retraction was goddamn perfection!

[@telios13]

Carter is the DunkMan Jordan is the AIR and dominique is the Highlight , shows over

[@davonbenson4361]

Facts!

[@sonyafarq]

That Aaron Gordon dunk was amazing!!!

[@mackdaddy3664]

With all due respect to all of the greatest dunkers all time but the Aaron Gordon dunk is the single most amazing dunk ever cuz dude literally "sat down" while simultaneously jumping over the head of someone and then to top it off dunked it too!!! And some of the greatest dunks ever were by Jordan, Dominique, Harold Miner, Vince Carter, Spud Webb, Zach Levine, just to name a few, but none can top the Aaron Gordon dunk.

[@StepbyStepPhotographyandVideo]

How someone even imagines sitting in air is beyond me lol

[@ProHoopsDaily]

I think it was time for a new No. 1. Aaron Gordons Dunk in the 2016 dunk contest has overtaken Vince Carters reverse 360 dunk as the greatest dunk contest dunk of all time. Let me know your thoughts.

[@kembal7519]

I believe Zach Lavine’s free throw line rider dunk is the best

[@ProHoopsDaily]

I agree, thought that was a great dunk also.

[@TheRiisingSun]

I respect your opinion but there's just so much beauty, grace and power in Carter's 360-Windmill. It's never been replicated. Not a single person has even been close to showing the flair Vince did. Just look at this year's attempt at a 360-Windmill tribute. It looked awful and forced. The height, the spin, the fully extended windmill, the reaction afterwards, the first dunk out of the gate to blow people's mind. Too many factors. Any person capable of doing the under both legs in the future will look just like Aaron Gordon did. It's a great dunk though. No doubt top 10.

[@ProHoopsDaily]

Well said, you make some great points, both Paul George and Donovan Mitchel did not come close to replicating Vince Carter’s reverse 360.

[@mrAnothernumber]

You don't see anyone replicating what Gordon did. You do see all these other dunks replicated. Gordon wins by a mile.

[@rickydicky5889]

Over 30 years later and still no one has matched Jordan with his hang time and soaring from the free throw line.

[@shayannegarcia4546]

Are you serious Jordan’ won some of the those dunk contest just for his popularity he didn’t even deserve to win

[@brianlev-ari1222]

I think that V Carter is definetely the best dunker ever, and the greatest dunk was in the olympic games where he jumped above weiss....

[@ProHoopsDaily]

That would be my #1 in game dunk of all time.

[@carlwallace1129]

Aaron Gordon's 360 cradle dunk handoff from the mascot spinning on skates⛸ was the dopest by far.

[@ericgalloway5434]

I always say that was the greatest one. The spinning one was phenomenal by all measures. Underrated by far

[@theloverswineverytime1625]

😰That damn Zack Lavine! SHEEEESH!!

[@FuentesPaolo]

For me the Aaron Gordon should have won the 2016 SDC, However the area of opportunity there for Zach Lavene is... Aaron Gordon did not save the best for last. If Aaron Gordon did that in counter to the between the legs after the freethrow line of Zach Lavene, Aaron Gordon would have won. Still the best duels.

[@davidca96]

I agree with you, Aaron's 2016 performance was absolutely amazing.

[@Youre_Right]

The dunk contest used to be so good. Jordan vs Wilkins was electrifying.

[@gregory8140]

What’s crazy was watching Spud Webb at 5’7” dunking not during warmup but during actual game action!!! Spud’s damn near 2 feet shorter too!

[@leroqsupreme8836]

bro you forgot brent barry? lmao but for real, i wold have put terence stansbury's statue of liberty dunk over desmond mason's version of vince carter's dunk from 3 years prior.

[@hustleflow640]

Aaron Gordon's two dunks, are the best I ever seen. He should have won on creativity alone.

[@randycable3806]

Aaron Gordon got robbed. He won that contest sorry Levine. That dunk by Gordon is the sickest thing I have ever seen, except for maybe Jordan Kilganon's scorpion dunk.

[@kevincesarsozeparas9404]

"!!! SHOW-OFFS !!!" LOL ! 😃!!! +10+ !!!😎

[@MrUptown4]

2016 was the best dunk contest ever

[@Bama-ou4nk]

Aaron Gordon is the best dunk contest dunker of all time and yet he doesn’t have a trophy am I the only confused one

[@arlissgalactus5516]

Bama0539 you're not alone I agree

[@justeping9469]

Yeah, that dunk by Gordon deserves to be #1. Where's Terence Stansbury's "Statue of Liberty" dunk. It definitely deserves to be up there.

[@fryelee11]

Sorry! Vince Carter should have been No 1. The spin and the power behind that dunk is fierce.

[@montreize144prod4]

You forgot to add spudd Webb he’s a good dunker one of the greatest dunker of all time

[@DemureDerozan]

Aaron Gordon DEFINITELY HAD 3 More Dunks that should’ve been on this list….BUT I GET IT!

[@hustleflow640]

Jason Richardson had the best between the legs dunk. Off the backboard had to be the hardest to do.

[@brandondenney4832]

These are all great and all but now go watch the videos of Micheal Jordan dunking on players during actual games now that's amazing!

[@BadTV1993]

where are they now? of dunk contest winners

[@danielwalker875]

There might be a new top dunk now. Diallo over Shaq with elbow in

[@marky4641]

Madd!

[@Kingjoffrey12]

100 Percent agree with #1 but we gotta replace 1 of the top Five with Dwight Howard's Superman Throw

[@ProHoopsDaily]

In the moment that dink was amazing, but as I look back on it I think it was overrated. Maybe I'm overthinking it.

[@Kingjoffrey12]

@@ProHoopsDaily you might be right. He'd also be the tallest player in the lineup which could be argued against him. Still pretty nasty.

[@TSIK9]

Vice Carter's reverse 360° always wins...forever.

[@billsmafia_]

Not sure why but I really want a Sprite right now.

[@GoCards1983]

How is JR Rider not on here... ? He invented the between the legs jam.... ALSO HOW IS ANDRE IGUODALAS BEHIND THE BACKBOARD DUNK NOT ON HERE? that was Amazing... good video fam... but you missing 2 to 3 jams.

[@bos3835]

Gordon's other dunk with that mascot should've been number two!

[@edcal33166]

Dunks are why the letter O was invented

[@mermer2853]

aaron gordon is the best

[@Noobmaster-ts2df]

im surprised dennis smith jr. between the legs while spinning dunk isnt here

[@ProHoopsDaily]

He missed too many times

[@Noobmaster-ts2df]

yeah but what he did was lit

[@emelycapuras6428]

Where is zach dunk? Between the leg dunk in freethrow line dunk

[@ProHoopsDaily]

Where would you put that dunk

[@smoovay]

I'd put it at #9 (no disrespect to Mason). And while you're at it, I'd find that 'no look' Dee Brown dunk and replace J.Richardson at #5. That was very creative.

[@reggavellitco4836]

Best dunk ever

[@-dlb-]

Wilkins's 45 should be at n1.

[@arthurrhodes3215]

i dont understand how Isaiah Rider isnt on here when he invented the eastbay dunk and half the dunks on here are rip offs of his dunk

[@MrMarkpark]

That last dunk is one of the few dunks in history that actually looks better in slow motion

[@superquad7]

#3 should be #1. It's the most iconic dunk of all time. #GOAT

[@FuentesPaolo]

Whats the music?

[@ProHoopsDaily]

Lil Wayne - Right Above it Instrumental

[@seanmcclure]

I’m not saying it wasn’t a great dunk but that between the legs dunk had been seen before several times. Desmond Mason is a good dunker but I just don’t get it.

[@michaelcalland801]

The dunk I did in my head would've been on here... If it ever happened..... But it didn't..... So its not...

[@brayamarias8963]

1yearvlater Aron got robbed of the dunk contest ...again

[@hugoluiz6204]

Shawn Kemp should be on there.....

[@tibosteve2494]

#WeMissedKobeStyle

[@chlwlgns80]

3위가 조던 자유투라인 덩크인데 라빈 자유투라인 레그쓰루가 없다니 팬심인가?

[@J4FTobinator]

Aaron Gordon got robbed twice!

[@truthhurts3524]

One of Harold Miners dunks in the 93 contest has always been one of my favorites. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGfTlqxtib6dh6c

[@promediainc]

Whats wrong with you bro Vince Carter dunk is number one. Use your imagination... Undoubtedly

[@iNevaSint]

No. 1 is BIG CAP

[@Tron-maker4747]

I’m xxxtentacion

[@Faterna.888]

2022 dunk contest was ass

[@MrFirstdance2000]

Turn the music off and its even more enjoyable!

[@jovanedwards3589]

Jordan is not a good dunker

[@POPSCK6909]

Aaron Gordon #1? What about Dr. J?

[@bobowling1931]

Where is Carter's dunk where he stuck half his arm through the basket and hung there? That was sick!

[@silentg7571]

Jordan the one in a trillion

[@josephval4083]

Agree with number 1 and lavine behind the back. Best dunk ever 720 by air up there and james white from the foul line two hands pump