The Slam Dunk Contest once crowned the league's most electrifying high-flyers. In the '80s and '90s, Hall of Famers like Julius Erving, Dominique Wilkins and Michael Jordan made it a must-see theater.

A Slam Dunk Contest appearance may never happen, but LeBron’s impact — and the echo of what could’ve been- still hovers in the air. Related: Cuttino Mobley Reveals His GOAT Between LeBron ...

However, in one popular event, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, he has always remained absent from his long list of milestones. Despite constant fan excitement and endless anticipation.

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It started gaining traction in late February 2005, when sports commentator Skip Bayless questioned James's decision to skip the Slam Dunk Contest during that year's All-Star Weekend.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James gave his son Bronny James a shoutout on social media following his viral slam dunk in the Summer League.

NEW YORK -- Julius Erving doesn't think the slam dunk contest is going away any time soon, but admits the competition has lost a step. Not because LeBron James has stayed out of it or because ...

With the slam dunk contest set for halftime of Sunday's All-Star Game this season, we asked our group of NBA insiders to vote on the most iconic dunker for each franchise. Let the debate begin.

In many ways, LeBron’s Slam Dunk Contest absence remains one of the few blemishes on an otherwise unparalleled resume. Even so, Richardson concluded by praising LeBron’s durability and ...

"So, it’s kind of hard for him to have a guy like that go out there and compete in the Slam Dunk Contest, but it’s still amazing what he’s doing at 41, 42 years old still playing in the NBA ...