Slam Dunk Contest
The spotlight of the Saturday evening’s All-Star Weekend festivities every year goes to the Slam Dunk Contest. That is additionally one of many oldest traditions to be paired with the All-Star Sport. Going all the best way again to 1976 when the Spurs have been within the ABA, each George Gervin and Larry Kenon competed within the occasion. It turned an on-going occasion all through the season that was not distinctive to the All-Star Weekend.
It wasn’t till 1984 that the Slam Dunk Contest turned a singular annual occasion. And in that first yr, the Spurs had Edgar Jones representing them. He fell within the first spherical.
In 1987, the Spurs had Johnny Dawkins take part, however didn’t advance previous the primary spherical.
In 1988, Greg “Cadillac” Anderson headed to the competition. As soon as once more, the Silver & Black couldn’t get out of the primary spherical.
Cadillac was the final member of the Spurs till this season when the Silver & Black will as soon as once more be represented, this time by Stephon Citadel.
Citadel’s inventory has been on the rise. Not solely is he within the Slam Dunk Contest, however he’s taking part with the Rising Star match, which Jeje Gomez wrote might get him into the All-Star Sport. Outdoors of the All-Star Break, Citadel’s identify is being floated for Rookie of the 12 months.
Benefit from the highlights, Pounders.
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