LARRY NANCE, PHOENIX SUNS
Dunk contests won: 1984
Nance took home the first Dunk competition, beating a field that included Clyde Drexler, Michael Cooper, Dominique Wilkins and Julius Erving. He had a three-dunk total of 134 to top Erving in the final round. (This was the same year Erving dunked from the free throw line).
1984 Dunk Contest highlights
NBA Slam Dunk Contest history
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Blake Griffin (2011) Nate Robinson (2006, '09, '10) Dwight Howard (2008) Geral Green (2007) Josh Smith (2005) Fred Jones (2004) Jason Richardson (2002, '03) Desmond Mason (2001) Vince Carter (2000) Kobe Bryant (1997) Brent Barry (1996) Harold Miner (1993, '95) Isaiah Rider (1994) Cedric Ceballos (1992) Dee Brown (1991) Dominique Wilkins (1985, '90) Kenny Walker (1989) Michael Jordan (1987, '88) Spud Webb (1986) Larry Nance (1984)
