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NBA Dunk Contest Winners (1984-2012)

Larry Nance
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Larry Nance

1984, Denver

Nance bested Julius Erving and Dominique Wilkins in the NBA's first dunk contest. The nine-player field also included Darrell Griffith, Clyde Drexler and 7-foot-4 center Ralph Sampson, who finished sixth.

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