Some of the best names in basketball have won the dunk contest and 3-point shootout like LeBron James and JJ Redick.

When it comes to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, there are two things you can count on every year. One is that the people who follow the NBA will watch it intently, just as they do every year.

The excitement that once surrounded the Slam Dunk Contest has faded, and while history could be made Saturday night, you likely won't hear anyone talking up this year's event. Mac McClung is the ...