
Showing the fans dunks we’ve never seen before is the key to success, and that shouldn’t be too difficult with such an athletic group of participants. Of course, this event is all about creativity and originality. Big men have done well in the Slam Dunk Contest in recent seasons, too - just look at Dwight Howard and Blake Griffin.

He’ll have plenty of competition if this field of contestants, though.ĭrummond has become one of the league’s best centers and has thrown down some ferocious dunks in his career. The 2016 Verizon NBA Slam Dunk Contest will feature Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond, Denver Nuggets shooting guard Will Barton, Orlando Magic small forward Aaron Gordon and last year’s slam.

New this year will be a donut eating contest where participants. LaVine will attempt to become the first repeat champion since Nate Robinson in 20. dunk tank, face painting, and the return of last years popular Ellaberry Farm llamas. 13 in Toronto, along with Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond, Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon and Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton.

Zach LaVine’s amazing performance in winning the 2015 NBA Slam Dunk Contest significantly increased the odds he would participate in the event again this season.Ĭhris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer cited league sources saying the defending champion will compete in the 2016 Slam Dunk Contest on Feb. a 1993 survey of 150 U Moreover, once participants had reached 450 volts. Report: Defending Champ Zach LaVine Among 2016 Slam Dunk Contest Participants - Specifically, the championship round between Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine, where both contestants kept putting up perfect 50s, was nothing short of legendary. the highs of the game, the lows of the dunk contest, and the mingling of.
