Who’s In The NBA Dunk Contest This Year?
We break down who’s in the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, including past winners, challengers and more.
2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Participants
On February 15, 2020, eight participants will take the court at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest as part of the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend. The Slam Dunk Contest has been a part of the All-Star Weekend festivities since 1984, and this year’s contest is sure to be a dunk-fest. So, who are the 2020 participants?
Aaron Gordon
Aaron Gordon is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on September 16, 1995, in San Jose, California. He is 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters) tall and he plays the forward and center positions.
Gordon was drafted by the Magic in the first round of the 2014 NBA draft with the fourth overall pick. He has been named to one All-Star team and he has won two gold medals as a member of the United States national team.
In 2016, Gordon competed in the Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend. He finished second to Zach LaVine in a controversial dunk-off that saw each player score perfect 50s on their final dunks.
Gordon has said that he plans to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest again in 2020.
Pat Connaughton
Pat Connaughton is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. As a senior in 2014–15, he was a two-time ACC Defensive Player of the Year and became the first player in Notre Dame history to be named both an Associated Press All-American and National Defensive Player of the Year.
Dwight Howard
Dwight David Howard is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. An eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Howard set several prep school records, became the first player straight out of high school to be drafted number one overall in the NBA Draft since 1985, and helped lead his team to the NBA Finals in his first season. He is also a four-time Slam Dunk Contest winner.
2019-20 NBA Season
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world. It was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The NBA is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB), which is recognized by FIBA (also known as the International Basketball Federation) as the national governing body for basketball in the United States. The NBA is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
Why the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest is important
This is an especially important Slam Dunk Contest because it will be the first time that Zion Williamson, the New Orleans Pelicans’ number one overall draft pick and one of the most highly anticipated dunkers in recent memory, will compete. The 2020 field also features a number of other young and exciting dunkers, including Miles Bridges of the Charlotte Hornets, Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers, Derrick Jones Jr. of the Miami Heat, and Pat Connaughton of the Milwaukee Bucks. With so much hype surrounding the event, it is sure to be a must-watch for all NBA fans.
What the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest means for the NBA
The 2020 Slam Dunk Contest will take place on Saturday, February 15th, during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in Chicago. The contest will feature eight players, including Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young, Charlotte Hornets second-year forward Miles Bridges, Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, and Miami Heat center Derrick Jones Jr.. This year’s contest should be one of the most competitive in recent memory, as all four players have demonstrated that they can perform some of the most acrobatic and creative dunks in the league.
In addition to being a highly entertaining event for fans, the Slam Dunk Contest also serves as an important showcase for the NBA’s young talent. Many of the league’s most popular players got their start in the contest, including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. While it is unlikely that any of this year’s participants will go on to have a career as illustrious as those greats, the contest provides them with an opportunity to build their brand and gain visibility among casual fans.
With so much young talent on display, this year’s Slam Dunk Contest has the potential to be one of the best in recent memory. It is sure to be an exciting event for both diehard and casual NBA fans alike.
The 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
The 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest will feature some of the best dunkers in the league. This year’s participants include Pat Connaughton of the Milwaukee Bucks, Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic. These three players will have a chance to show off their dunking prowess and try to win the contest.
What to expect from the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest
This year’s Slam Dunk Contest will feature some of the league’s most exciting young dunkers, including Dwight Howard, LeBron James, and Josh Smith. The contest will be held during All-Star Weekend on February 15th, 2020, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
In the past, the Slam Dunk Contest has been one of the most highly anticipated events of All-Star Weekend. This year’s contest is sure to be no different, as some of the league’s best young dunkers take the stage. Be sure to catch all the action on February 15th!
How the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest will be different from other years
This year’s dunk contest will feature some new wrinkles, including a “challenge round” in which the two lowest-scoring dunkers from the first round will face off to stay alive in the competition. The winner of that head-to-head showdown will advance to the final round, where he’ll join the three highest-scoring dunkers from the first round.
In addition, each dunker will have one “bonus” dunk that they can attempt during any round. If they complete it, they’ll earn an extra 30 points that will be added to their total score.
