10 YEARS AGO TODAY!!! Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon competed in arguably the greatest dunk contest...
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The post commemorates the 10-year anniversary of the legendary 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest duel between Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon. Both delivered mind-blowing, perfect-score dunks, including LaVine's between-the-legs stomp and Gordon's unforgettable over-the-hood dunks with mascot assistance. Widely regarded as the greatest dunk contest ever, it sparked endless debate over the controversial win by LaVine.
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The post marks the exact 10-year anniversary of the 2016 NBA All-Star Dunk Contest on February 14, 2026, reigniting nostalgia amid the recent 2026 All-Star Weekend. Recent NBA YouTube videos commemorating the event have amplified visibility. Fans are reliving the iconic battle, fueling debates on social media.
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- 1Zach LaVine won the contest, but many argue Aaron Gordon deserved it for his creative mascot-assisted dunks.
- 2Both players received perfect 50 scores multiple times, a rare feat in dunk contest history.
- 3LaVine's winning dunk was a between-the-legs slam off a bounce pass from the free-throw line.
- 4Gordon's dunks included one over a 7-foot-4 mascot and another on a hood of a car.
- 5The duel is credited with elevating the dunk contest's prestige after years of declining interest.
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