The Slam Dunk Contest has been the preeminent skills competition during the NBA's All-Star weekend since its inception in 1984, and there is little doubt that will continue to be the case in 2015.
This year's event is stacked with supremely talented and exciting athletes who could potentially whip the Barclays Center crowd into an absolute frenzy on Saturday, Feb. 14.
Some might argue the Slam Dunk Contest isn't as prestigious as it was when the likes of Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins ran the show, but with a group of young, hungry dunkers ready to put on a show, the 2015 competition should be a must-watch affair nonetheless.
Here is a look at the stars who will be competing this year, as well as both current and historical information regarding the Slam Dunk Contest.
List of Participants
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Who is considered the favorite? NBA analyst Jarrod N Rudolph and Zach Harper of CBS Sports believe the answer is simple:
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Article written by Mike Chiari