During the 1976-77 season, the NBA held a season-long dunk contest featuring one dunker...more. Contrary to popular belief, Phoenix Suns forward Larry Nance is not the NBA's …

Hillman earned a reputation for his stylish slam dunks and oversized afro hairstyle. [3][4] He would even be named the winner of the NBA's Slam Dunk Contest in the 1976–77 season, which …

Mar 9, 2017 · On Wednesday evening, during what was an otherwise-anonymous Pistons/Pacers contest played between two mediocre playoff hopefuls, Indiana ABA legend Darnell Hillman …

Darnell won the first ever NBA Slam Dunk Contest, defeating Kareem Abdul Jabbar in the semi-finals and Larry McNeil for the championship. He was now known simply as “Dr Dunk”.

Mar 9, 2017 · Glenn Robinson III isn’t the only Indiana Pacers player to win the NBA dunk contest. In fact, Fred Jones won in 2004, and Darnell Hillman won in 1977. But something was different …

When the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest is held this February at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, the winner of the first contest will likely be in the house. But Darnell Hillman will not be kicking the …

Feb 17, 2018 · Despite clearing seven feet in the high jump at San Jose State and nearly making the 1968 Olympic team alongside John Carlos, Hillman was overlooked in the dunk contest. …

Jan 8, 2024 · The contest was won by Darnell Hillman, but he only received his trophy a couple of years ago. The league officially brought in the Dunk Contest as a permament, annual …

Feb 3, 2012 · NBA slam-dunk winner: The two pro leagues merged before the 1976-77 season, and the NBA staged a dunk contest over the course of the season to capitalize on the arrival …

Sep 20, 2005 · Hillman beat Moses Malone and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on his way to the title round. He faced Golden State forward Larry "the Hawk" McNeill in a dunk-off during the NBA …