Fansided · Feb 13
A decade since Aaron Gordon won the People's Championship
Orlando Magic fans were excited for Aaron Gordon to make his Dunk Contest debut. Little did everyone know he would become the gold standard for contest showmanship even in "defeat."
Aaron Gordon made Dunk Contest history 10 years ago as he and Zach LaVine went into a dunking battle that will be remembered as long as they do the competition. Gordon was the People's Champ. | Bob Donnan-Imagn ImagesWhen Jase Richardson spoke to the media after he was announced as a participant in the Slam Dunk Contest this year, he understood that he was carrying a dual legacy.