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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Mac McClung: NBA Slam Dunk Contest 'Deserves' Ja Morant, Aaron Gordon, Zach LaVine
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Kings Star Zach LaVine Teases Return to Slam Dunk Contest Following Ja Morant Call Out
The Kings star hints at possibly another go around at the Slam Dunk competition after being called out by Ja Morant.
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Ja Morant teases dunk contest debut in 2026, challenges Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon
That post, presumably, was meant for Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine and Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon.
Zach LaVine’s 42-Point Explosion Offers Intriguing Fit In Sacramento
Zach LaVine was recently acquired by the Sacramento Kings, and his latest 42-point performance shows the potential of that ...