Episode 5: Why the Dunk Contest Needs To Be Revived

Serge Ibaka's dunk from the FT line was legit and stood tall against worse attempts from legends in the past. JaVale McGee may have solidified himself as the best 7-foot dunker in history with his Reverse Windshield Wiper from under the rim. And DeMar DeRozan's One-handed Reverse Windmill off the bounce was the dunk of the night. Nonetheless, the Slam Dunk Contest is one of the NBA's most untapped resources for gaining popularity. We can't simply forget the hype that "Michael Jordan vs. Dominique Wilkins" generated over 3 battles in the event. If anything, superstars need to return in order to provide us with a long-lasting window into their athletic primes. The Slam Dunk Contest gives us memories back to when those players ruled the one spot on the floor EVERY little baller dreams of ruling when they're little: And that's above the rim. Photo taken by Sports Illustrated