Who won the dunk contest in 2012?
Jeremy Evans
Jeremy Evans won the 2012 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest by performing a dunk over Kevin Hart on February 25 in Orlando, Florida with 29% of the votes. Joining Evans were Chase Budinger of the Houston Rockets, Paul George of the Indiana Pacers, and Derrick Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Has Eric Gordon won a dunk contest?
Gordon, who in 2016 was the winner in the eyes of many when he was runner-up in an epic showdown with Zach LaVine, was once again robbed of the trophy. Gordon had another classic performance, getting perfect scores on each of his first five dunks.
Who was the first NBA player to dunk between the legs?
Orlando Woolridge
Definition: To complete this dunk an athlete must leap, raise one leg and switch the ball to the opposite hand while floating for the dunk. Brief history: The first between-the-leg dunk actually came in 1984, when Bulls forward Orlando Woolridge completed the move and finished it with his left hand.
Who won the 2013 dunk contest?
NBA Slam Dunk Contest past winners
| Year | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Terrence Ross | Raptors |
| 2012 | Jeremy Evans | Jazz |
| 2011 | Blake Griffin | Clippers |
| 2010 | Nate Robinson | Knicks |
Who won the 2015 slam dunk contest?
Zach LaVine2015 NBA Slam Dunk Contest / Winner
Zach LaVine might not have single-handedly made the 2015 Slam Dunk Contest the spectacle that it was in the 1980s, but he definitely more than delivered on expectations, winning the dunk contest on Saturday night in the Barclays Center.
Who won most dunk contests?
Nate Robinson
Former point guard Nate Robinson is the most decorated player in the history of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, having won the event three times.
Who was the first NBA player to skip college?
Reggie Harding
Jumping to the NBA. For some time in the NBA’s early stages, a player had to finish a four-year college to enter the draft and join one of the NBA franchises. It wasn’t until Reggie Harding in 1962 that a player skipped college and went straight from high school into the world’s toughest basketball league.
