Blake Griffin Already One of NBA’s Top 10 Dunkers of All Time (Videos)

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Feb 22, 2012

Blake Griffin Already One of NBA's Top 10 Dunkers of All Time Along With Michael Jordan, Julius ErvingFour new faces take part in the Sprite Slam Dunk contest on Saturday, hoping to place their names among the NBA’s all-time great high-fliers.

Jazz forward Jeremy Evans, Pacers swingman Paul George, Timberwolves rookie Derrick Williams and Rockets forward Chase Budinger are the competitors in the event at this year’s All-Star Weekend. They might not be household names, but if they can one-up Blake Griffin by jumping over two Kias, it won’t take long for the nation to notice them.

Speaking of Griffin, in just a season and a half the Clippers forward has become one of the greatest dunkers in NBA history, filling up the highlight reels just like Julius Erving and Michael Jordan before him. Here’s one list of the best dunkers in NBA history, and the No. 1 choice might surprise you.

Watch highlights of the NBA’s greatest dunkers>>

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