The highlight of Dallas' NBA All-Star Weekend for many hoops fans will be the Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night at American Airlines Center. The contest has had a boost from creative dunkers Dwight Howard and Nate Robinson the past few years, so let's hope for another entertaining competition.


Robinson (New York Knicks) will defend his crown on Saturday, and will take on Gerald Wallace (Charlotte Bobcats), Shannon Brown (Los Angeles Lakers) and the "Dunk-In" winner, Eric Gordon (Los Angeles Clippers) or DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors).

In honor of those blessed with the gift to go above the rim, here's our list of the best winners of the contest.

Jordan photo: Associated Press

1. Michael Jordan

2. Dominique Wilkins

3. Dwight Howard

4. Julius Erving

5. Spud Webb

6. Vince Carter

7. Kobe Bryant

8. Nate Robinson

9. Kenny Walker

10. Harold Miner