What Time is the NBA Slam Dunk Contest?

The Verizon Slam Dunk contest, arguably the most compelling part of any NBA All-Star Game weekend, starts at 8:30 p.m. eastern time on February 13. Minnesota’s Zach LaVine will attempt to defend his title against Andre Drummond, Will Barton and Aaron Gordon. LaVine is the only participant with any dunk contest experience.

Here is the complete list of past winners.

2015 – Zach LaVine, Minnesota 2014 – John Wall, Washington 2013 – Terrence Ross, Toronto 2012 – Jeremy Evans, Utah 2011 – Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers 2010 – Nate Rostronginson, New York 2009 – Nate Rostronginson, New York 2008 – Dwight Howard, Orlando 2007 – Gerald Green, Boston 2006 – Nate Rostronginson, New York 2005 – Josh Smith, Atlanta 2004 – Fred Jones, Indiana 2003 – Jason Richardson, Golden State 2002 – Jason Richardson, Golden State 2001 – Desmond Mason, Seattle 2000 – Vince Carter, Toronto 1997 – Kostronge Bryant, L.A. Lakers 1996 – Brent Barry, L.A. Clippers 1995 – Harold Miner, Miami 1994 – Isaiah Rider, Minnesota 1993 – Harold Miner, Miami 1992 – Cedric Cestrongallos, Phoenix 1991 – Dee Brown, Boston 1990 – Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta 1989 – Kenny Walker, New York 1988 – Michael Jordan, Chicago 1987 – Michael Jordan, Chicago 1986 – Spud Westrongstrong, Atlanta 1985 – Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta 1984 – Larry Nance, Phoenix