The Slam Dunk Contest's popularity has come into question over the last decade, but the event remains the cherry on top of NBA All-Star Saturday Night.
Running for more than four decades, the Slam Dunk Contest has delivered some all-time great moments. From Dominique Wilkins and Vince Carter to Nate Robinson and Zach LaVine, the contest has long been an opportunity for stars and role players alike to elevate their profiles.
A select few have claimed multiple Slam Dunk Contest wins, including Mac McClung.
Here's a look at the Dunk Contest winners by year and which players have won the competition multiple times.
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Who has the most NBA Dunk Contest wins?
Seven players have won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest more than once, but only Nate Robinson and Mac McClung have won it three times.
Here's the full list of multi-time winners:
Player Wins Years
Nate Robinson 3 2006, 2009, 2010
Mac McClung 3 2023, 2024, 2025
Michael Jordan 2 1987, 1988
Zach LaVine 2 2015, 2016
Harold Miner 2 1993, 1995
Jason Richardson 2 2002, 2003
Dominique Wilkins 2 1985, 1990
How many Dunk Contests has Mac McClung won?
McClung has won the Dunk Contest three times, taking home the title in 2023, 2024 and 2025 despite playing in the G League.
McClung was near-perfect in 2023, posting three 50s and one 49.8 to fall just shy of a perfect score of 200 for the night. He beat out New Orleans' Trey Murphy III in the finals.
A year later, McClung returned to the Dunk Contest as part of the Magic organization and got the better of Boston's Jaylen Brown in the finals with a score of 98.8. His final dunk scored a perfect 50, the night's only perfect score.
In 2025, McClung defeated Spurs rookie Stephon Castle. All four of his dunks scored 50.
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NBA Dunk Contest winners by year
Here's a look back at each Dunk Contest winner in NBA history:
Year Winner Team
1976 Julius Erving Nets
1977 Darnell Hillman Pacers
1984 Larry Nance Sr. Suns
1985 Dominique Wilkins Hawks
1986 Spud Webb Hawks
1987 Michael Jordan Bulls
1988 Michael Jordan Bulls
1989 Kenny Walker Knicks
1990 Dominique Wilkins Hawk
1991 Dee Brown Celtics
1992 Cedric Ceballos Suns
1993 Harold Miner Heat
1994 Isaiah Rider Timberwolves
1995 Harold Miner Heat
1996 Brent Barry Clippers
1997 Kobe Bryant Lakers
2000 Vince Carter Raptors
2001 Desmond Mason Sonics
2002 Jason Richardson Warriors
2002 Jason Richardson Warriors
2004 Fred Jones Pacers
2005 Josh Smith Hawks
2006 Nate Robinson Knicks
2007 Gerald Green Celtics
2008 Dwight Howard Magic
2009 Nate Robinson Knicks
2010 Nate Robinson Knicks
2011 Blake Griffin Clippers
2012 Jeremy Evans Jazz
2013 Terrence Ross Raptors
2014 John Wall Wizards
2015 Zach LaVine Timberwolves
2016 Zach LaVine Timberwolves
2017 Glenn Robinson III Pacers
2018 Donovan Mitchell Jazz
2019 Hamidou Diallo Thunder
2020 Derrick Jones Jr. Heat
2021 Anfernee Simons Trail Blazers
2022 Obi Toppin Knicks
2023 Mac McClung 76ers
2024 Mac McClung Magic
2025 Mac McClung Magic
The contest was briefly replaced by a 2Ball competition with the WNBA in 1998, and All-Star Weekend was canceled during the lockout-shortened 1998-99 season.
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