All-Star Saturday Night, however, has not changed. We'll once again have the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest, which have been the staple events for years.

The Dunk Contest will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15. All-Star Saturday begins at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Dunk Contest will follow the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest.

Jordan credits Julius Erving for inspiring his legendary free-throw line dunk that sealed the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest.

While this year's dunk contest is full of exciting stars, there are a few intriguing players who will not be a part of it. LeBron James is notably absent from the list despite his dunking prowess.

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With that considered, I am a self-proclaimed NBA dunk contest aficionado. It’s one of my favorite sporting events out there, and I still believe it is the crown jewel of the weekend.