Washington’s John Wall takes the crown at the NBA slam dunk contest
Washington’s John Wall was declared the winner in fan voting Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center … even though he didn’t get a chance to compete against fellow champions Paul George and Terrence Ross.
- Washington Wizards guard John Wall celebrates after his dunk during the 2014 NBA All Star dunk contest at Smoothie King Center. (Bob Donnan/USA TODAY Sports)
- Washington Wizards guard John Wall dunks during the 2014 NBA All Star dunk contest at the Smoothie King Center. (Ronald Martinez/USA Today Sports)
- Western Conference All-Star Harrison Barnes of the Golden State Warriors dunks during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest 2014 as part of the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Smoothie King Center on February 15, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Ronald Martinez/USA Today Sports)
- Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard dunks during the 2014 NBA All Star dunk contest at the Smoothie King Center. (Ronald Martinez/USA Today Sports)
- Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard dunks during the 2014 NBA All Star dunk contest at the Smoothie King Center. (Ronald Martinez/USA Today Sports)
- Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) dunks during the 2014 NBA All Star dunk contest at the Smoothie King Center. (Ronald Martinez/USA Today Sports)
- Western Conference All-Star Ben McLemore #16 of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball over Shaquille O’Neal during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest 2014 as part of the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Smoothie King Center on February 15, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Ronald Martinez/USA Today Sports)
- Sacramento Kings forward Ben McLemore (16) dunks over Shaquille O’Neal during the 2014 NBA All Star dunk contest at the Smoothie King Center. (Ronald Martinez/USA Today Sports)
- Shaquille O’Neal puts a crown on the head of Sacramento Kings forward Ben McLemore (16) after his dunk during the 2014 NBA All Star dunk contest at Smoothie King Center. (Ronald Martinez/USA Today Sports)
- Western Conference All-Star Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers slam dunks during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest 2014 as part of the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Smoothie King Center on February 15, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
- Western Conference All-Star Harrison Barnes #40 of the Golden State Warriors slam dunks during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest 2014 as part of the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Smoothie King Center on February 15, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana.(Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
- Eastern Conference All-Star Paul George #24 of the Indiana Pacers competes in the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest 2014 as part of the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Smoothie King Center on February 15, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
- Musical artist Drake holds the ball for Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) during the 2014 NBA All Star dunk contest at Smoothie King Center. (Bob Donnan/USA Today Sports)
- Musical artist Drake holds the ball for Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) during the 2014 NBA All Star dunk contest at Smoothie King Center. (Bob Donnan/USA Today Sports)
- Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) dunks during the 2014 NBA All Star dunk contest at Smoothie King Center. (Derick E. Hingle/USA Today Sports)
- Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (4) dunks during the 2014 NBA All Star dunk contest at Smoothie King Center. (Derick E. Hingle/USA Today Sports)
- Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard (0) dunks during the 2014 NBA All Star dunk contest at Smoothie King Center. (Derick E. Hingle/USA Today Sports)
- Western Conference All-Star Ben McLemore #16 of the Sacramento Kings wears his crown during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest 2014 as part of the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Smoothie King Center on February 15, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Ronald Martinez/USA Today Sports)
- Sean Combs attends the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest 2014 as part of the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Smoothie King Center on February 15, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Ronald Martinez/USA Today Sports)
- Hip-hop artist Vanilla Ice performs during the 2014 NBA All Star dunk contest at Smoothie King Center. (Bob Donnan/USA TODAY Sports)