Forty years ago, Spud Webb defeated Dominique Wilkins in the biggest dunk contest upset ever, at 5-foot-4 and in size 7 1/2 sneakers. With as many people that still recognize him now, it feels like it happened yesterday.

DALLAS — First thing Spud Webb did after learning he’d sub for Michael Jordan in the slam dunk contest at the 1986 All-Star game was fly to Los Angeles for the “Tonight Show.” For such a little guy, he was a big hit.

The 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest field is set, and four high-flyers will be dunking for the trophy on Saturday evening in Los Angeles. This year's Dunk Contest field is light on star power. and the headlining event on Saturday night will be extremely light ...