Aaron Gordon, Slam Dunk Contest and Vince Carter

'The bar was set so high with Zach and I': Aaron Gordon reflects on the NBA Dunk Contest
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon talks about the 2025 NBA Dunk Contest and potentially participating next year with Ja Morant and Zach Lavine.
Aaron Gordon: Vince Carter Is the NBA Slam Dunk 'GOAT,' But 'My 4 Dunks Were Better'
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Aaron Gordon Believes His NBA Dunk Contest Performance Clears Vince Carter's Effort
Vince Carter, one of the best dunkers of all-time, had debatably the most memorable performance from his dunk contest win in 2000. After a between-the-legs dunk, Carter made his famous "it's over" motion, cementing the moment firmly in NBA history.
We’ll believe Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine will do the NBA Dunk Contest again when we see it
On Tuesday, after seeing Ja Morant’s invite to do the next Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles in February 2026, Gordon suggested he might have one more run in him. This sentiment came after seeing that LaVine hinted he was also into the idea of competing against Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Aaron Gordon Has Unfinished Business at the Dunk Contest
Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine were responsible for one of the most epic dunk contests in league history. The two went at each other with epic dunks during All-Star Weekend in 2016.
Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon drops wild Vince Carter Dunk Contest truth bomb
Denver Nuggets veteran Aaron Gordon participated in one of the greatest Dunk Contest in the past 25 years, rivaled by only Vince Carter’s showstopping performance in 2000. Gordon is teasing a potential comeback in 2026.
Aaron Gordon’s Bold Vince Carter Slam Dunk Contest Claim Sparks Mixed Reactions
Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon is well-known for his must-see, highlight-reel dunks. His most notable run came in the famous 2016 Slam Dunk Contest against Zach LaVine, which was one of the best in recent memory.
Aaron Gordon makes his case for being the best dunker of all time
Aaron Gordon has proven himself as one of the great dunkers in NBA history, and given the state of the league's All-Star festivities it might be time for him to make a comeback in future Dunk Contests.
Exclusive: Nuggets Star Aaron Gordon on Returning to Dunk Contest and Longevity in Sports
Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon sat down with Newsweek Sports to discuss his new partnership and potentially returning to the dunk contest.
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon: Productive in victory Thursday
Gordon (calf) racked up 18 points (8-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Thursday's 129-115 victory over the Hornets. Gordon returned to game action after missing the club's final outing before the All-Star break due to a right calf injury.
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon discusses his new R&B single ahead of Lakers' visit
A couple of calf strains cost Aaron Gordon a good chunk of the Denver Nuggets season, but he used the time off to pursue another passion, music
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Aaron Gordon, Zach LaVine Break Silence On Potential Return to NBA Dunk Contest After Ja Morant’s Challenge
Mac McClung is the new star dunker on the block, as he became the first-ever player to three-peat at the NBA Slam Dunk ...
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Julius Erving once named Zach LaVine among the best dunkers he'd ever seen: "I'm gonna let him reside in that spot right there"
Zach LaVine's dunking skills have gained him widespread recognition, with many praising his athletic ability and ...
Mac McClung: NBA Slam Dunk Contest 'Deserves' Ja Morant, Aaron Gordon, Zach LaVine
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Ja Morant teases dunk contest debut in 2026, challenges Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon
Ja Morant might have been inspired by Mac McClung, potentially recruiting two all-time dunking greats to join him in the 2026 ...
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Zach LaVine, Kings make history in blowout win over Hornets
With Monday's win, Sacramento (29-28) created more separation from 11th-seeded Phoenix (27-30) in the battle for the final ...
Zach LaVine Scores 42 Points, Offering Intriguing Fit In Sacramento
Zach LaVine was recently acquired by the Sacramento Kings, and his latest 42-point performance shows the potential of that ...