Back when I was growing up, the NBA Dunk Contest really used to mean something. An artistic display of the elite high risers of the game, putting on a spectacular show for everyone to witness. An extraordinary combination of finesse and force empowered this annual aerial showcase. It meant something to be selected for the contest and meant even more if you won it.
The contest really was a special event from its NBA inauguration in 1984 (won by Larry Nance) to about 1992 (Cedric Ceballos winning it). I was going to extend it to 1994 since I was impressed with Isaiah Rider that year but the montony of Harold Miner (1993 and 1995) really began a downward spiral (yes Harold I know you could cuff the ball and do a spin and dunk). Today the simple fact is, there's really no dunks left to do.
There have been a handful of exceptions over the years. Vince Carter in 2000 was great (that hanging by the rim from his elbow stands out). Gerald G...
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