The 30 Best Slams in NBA Dunk Contest History (Video)

Classic jams from Dr. J, MJ, Vince Carter, and more.

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Dunking is an art. The way players are able to twist and turn their bodies in mid-air while still managing to throw the ball through the hoop is a skill exclusive to only a select few. Similarly, every year, a handful of ballers are given the opportunity to entertain us with their aerial displays in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. While the last couple of seasons have been underwhelming, in terms of execution and star value, we must recognize the ones that came before who creatively continued to raise the bar and advance the competition to where it is today.

With the 2013 Slam Dunk Contest coming up this Saturday, we take a look at the best players and displays throughout the history of the competition. From Julius "Dr. J" Erving starting the free-throw line leap trend to Vinsanity's aerial assault, here are the 30 Best Slams in NBA Dunk Contest History.

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30. Two Balls Over Hayward. Ayo!

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29. The "Show Stopper"

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28. Superman's Sticker Dunk

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27. The Cupcake Dunk

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26. Paul George Glows In the Dark

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25. The No Look

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24. Desmond Mason's Lefty Through-the-Legs Jam

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23. The Franchise's Errant Bounce Pass Dunk

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22. Nate Robinson Jumps Over Spud Webb

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21. The Tomahawk Off The Bounce

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20. Serge Leaps From Behind the Free Throw Line

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19. Amar'e Connects With Nash

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18. T-Mac Lobs the Two-Handed 360

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17. J-Rich Goes Off Backboard Between-the-Legs

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16. Nance Becomes the First NBA Dunk Contest Winner

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15. Kemp's One-Handed Double-Clutch Flush

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14. Josh Smith's Full Extension Slam

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13. Iggy Off the Back Of the Backboard

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12. J-Rich's Backwards Between-the-Legs Dunk

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11. The East Bay Funk

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10. Miner's Nasty Windmill

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9. Nique's Calling Card

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8. Kiss the Rim

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7. Baby Jordan is Born

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6. Spud Soars for Reverse Jam off the Bounce

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5. Dr. J Sets the Standard

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4. Vinsanity's 360 Windmill

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3. MJ Rocks the Cradle

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2. VC Puts His Elbow In The Rim

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1. "I Believe I Can Fly"

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