Open Thread: Spurs All-Star History of the Slam Dunk Contest

Stephon Castle is the first Spur to participate in 37 years

Slam Dunk Contest

The highlight of the Saturday night’s All-Star Weekend festivities each year goes to the Slam Dunk Contest. This is also one of the oldest traditions to be paired with the All-Star Game. Going all the way back to 1976 when the Spurs were in the ABA, both George Gervin and Larry Kenon competed in the event. It became an on-going event throughout the season that was not unique to the All-Star Weekend.

It wasn’t until 1984 that the Slam Dunk Contest became a singular annual event. And in that first year, the Spurs had Edgar Jones representing them. He fell in the first round.

In 1987, the Spurs had Johnny Dawkins participate, but did not advance past the first round.

In 1988, Greg “Cadillac” Anderson headed to the contest. Once again, the Silver & Black could not get out of the first round.

Cadillac was the last member of the Spurs until this season when the Silver & Black will once again be represented, this time by Stephon Castle.

Castle’s stock has been on the rise. Not only is he in the Slam Dunk Contest, but he’s participating with the Rising Star tournament, which Jeje Gomez wrote could get him into the All-Star Game. Outside of the All-Star Break, Castle’s name is being floated for Rookie of the Year.

Enjoy the highlights, Pounders.

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