Oladipo explains story behind 'Black Panther' mask in Slam Dunk contest

Victor Oladipo got to channel his inner superhero during the 2018 Slam Dunk contest, donning a "Black Panther" mask that was ...
Fox Sports

Magic's Oladipo donating part of dunk winnings to charity

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Magic guard Victor Oladipo wants to make his first appearance in the NBA All-Star dunk contest special, so he's giving part of the prize money to charity. Oladipo is partnering with ...
Sports Illustrated

The Slam Dunk Contest Underwhelmed Once Again, Here's How the NBA Can Fix It

The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest came and went early Saturday evening before many had a chance to notice. That’s partly due to the odd early start brought on by NBC’s Winter Olympics broadcasts. But, it ...
The Tufts Daily

The Intangibles: The dying spectacle of the NBA Dunk Contest

The NBA Dunk Contest used to be a special showcase of the pinnacles of basketball athleticism: Michael Jordan’s free-throw line dunk in 1987 and Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine’s legendary duel in 2016 ...