On Feb. 12, 2000, Hall of Famer Vince Carter delivered what is widely regarded as the best performance in Slam Dunk Contest history. At the time, Carter was a second-year pro and first-time All ...

While this year's 3-Point Contest sports five All-Stars — Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland, Miami ...

and the Houston Rockets' Steve Francis. Jason Richardson solidified his place as one of the great Slam Dunk Champs in history, winning his second title over a distinguished field that included ...

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In 2000, Vince Carter turned in perhaps the most spectacular performance in dunk contest history to defeat Steve Francis and Tracy McGrady. Jason Anderson is The Sacramento Bee’s Kings beat writer.