360s. Windmills. Between-the-legs. Jumping over random shit. The NBA Sprite Slam Dunk Contest has given new life to an array of incredible tricks in order to ooh and ahh the crowd. It's also put a couple of players in the spotlight. Usually its their crazy, over-the-top dunk attempts that get the judges off their feet flashing "10s" all the way across. But sometimes you can't help but ask, "Is it the kicks?"
We've seen our fair share of crazy kicks to complement the Plain Jane ones through the history of the dunk contest, but the ones that help a dunker get that elusive "50" will forever go down in history, no matter the colorway, edition or brand. Relive the magic that helped these players achieve eternal glory. Here are The Sneakers Worn for Every Perfect Dunk in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest
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360s. Windmills. Between-the-legs. Jumping over random shit. The NBA Sprite Slam Dunk Contest has given new life to an array of incredible tricks in order to ooh and ahh the crowd. It's also put a couple of players in the spotlight. Usually its their crazy, over-the-top dunk attempts that get the judges off their feet flashing "10s" all the way across. But sometimes you can't help but ask, "Is it the kicks?"
We've seen our fair share of crazy kicks to complement the Plain Jane ones through the history of the dunk contest, but the ones that help a dunker get that elusive "50" will forever go down in history, no matter the colorway, edition or brand. Relive the magic that helped these players achieve eternal glory. Here are The Sneakers Worn for Every Perfect Dunk in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest
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Julius Erving
Sneaker: Converse Pro Leather
Where: Denver
When: Third Dunk Finals 1984
Terence Stansbury
Sneaker: Converse Pro Leather
Where: Indianapolis
When: Second Dunk First Round 1985
Michael Jordan
Sneaker: Nike Air Jordan I
Where: Indianapolis
When: Third Dunk Semifinals 1985
Gerald Wilkins
Sneaker: Brooks
Where: Dallas
When: Second Dunk First Round 1986
Terence Stansbury
Sneaker: Nike Big Nike
Where: Seattle
When: Second Dunk First Round 1987, Third Dunk Semifinals 1987
Spud Webb
Sneaker: Pony City Wings Lo
Where: Dallas
When: First Dunk Semifinals 1986, First Dunk Finals 1986, Second Dunk Finals 1986
Jerome Kersey
Sneaker: Nike Air Force II
Where: Seattle
When: First Dunk Semifinals 1987
Michael Jordan
Sneaker: Nike Air Jordan II
Where: Seattle
When: Third Dunk Semifinals 1987, Third Dunk Finals 1987
Dominique Wilkins
Sneaker: Brooks Basketball
Where: Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago
When: Second Dunk Finals 1985, Third Dunk Finals 1985, First Dunk Finals 1986, First Dunk Finals 1988, Second Dunk Finals 1988
Michael Jordan
Sneaker: Nike Air Jordan III
Where: Chicago
When: First Dunk Semifinals 1988, First Dunk Finals 1988, Third Dunk Finals 1988
Cedric Ceballos
Sneaker: Nike Air Bound
Where: Orlando
When: Third Dunk Finals 1992
Tracy McGrady
Sneaker: adidas Bromium II
Where: Oakland, CA
When: Third Dunk First Round 2000
Vince Carter
Sneaker: And1 Tai Chi
Where: Oakland, CA
When: First Dunk First Round 2000, Third Dunk First Round 2000, First Dunk Finals 2000
Jason Richardson
Sneaker: Reebok X-Beam
Where: Philadelphia
When: Third Dunk First Round 2002
Jason Richardson
Sneaker: Reebok Above The Rim
Where: Atlanta
When: First Dunk First Round 2003, Second Dunk First Round 2003, Second Dunk Finals 2003
Jason Richardson
Sneaker: Reebok ATR Triple Crown
Where: Los Angeles
When: Second Dunk First Round 2004
Desmond Mason
Sneaker: And1 Quest Mid
Where: Atlanta
When: First Dunk Finals 2003
Fred Jones
Sneaker: Jordan Nu' Retro 2
Where: Los Angeles
When: First Dunk First Round 2004, First Dunk Finals 2004
Josh Smith
Sneaker: adidas A3 Forum
Where: Denver
When: Second Dunk First Round 2005, First Dunk Finals 2005, Second Dunk Finals 2005
Amare Stoudemire
Sneaker: Nike Air Force Operate PE
Where: Denver
When: Second Dunk First Round 2005
Andre Iguodala
Sneaker: Nike Shox Certified
Where: Houston
When: Second Dunk First Round 2006, First Dunk Finals 2006
Nate Robinson
Sneaker: Nike Air Force Specialist
Where: Houston
When: Second Dunk Finals 2006
Gerald Green
Sneaker: Reebok Pump G2
Where: Las Vegas
When: Second Dunk Finals 2007
Dwight Howard
Sneaker: adidas TS Pro Model
Where: New Orleans
When: First Dunk First Round 2008, Second Dunk First Round 2008
Dwight Howard
Sneaker: adidas TS Bounce Commander
Where: Phoenix
When: First Dunk First Round 2009, Second Dunk First Round 2009
Demar DeRozan
Sneaker: Nike Zoom Kobe V
Where: Arlington, TX
When: Second Dunk First Round 2010
Demar Derozan
Sneaker: Nike Zoom Kobe VI ID
Where: Los Angeles
When: Second Dunk First Round 2011
JaVale McGee
Sneaker: Peak Relentless
Where: Los Angeles
When: First Dunk First Round 2011
Gerald Green
Sneaker: Reebok Kamikaze II
Where: Houston
When: First Dunk First Round 2013
Kenneth Faried
Sneaker: adidas Crazy Fast
Where: Houston
When: Second Dunk First Round 2013
Eric Bledsoe
Sneaker: Nike LeBron X "Volt"
Where: Houston
When: Second Dunk First Round 2013
Terrence Ross
Sneaker: Nike "Area 72" Barkleyposite
Where: Houston
When: First Dunk First Round 2013