Whether a diehard fan or casual observer, the Slam Dunk Contest during NBA All-Star Weekend provides a viewing experience that is unparalleled in professional sports.

With this year's competition looming ahead this Saturday, we take a look back at the best dunks in Slam Dunk Contest history.

Julius Erving's Soaring Slam - 1984

Spud Webb Throws It Down - 1986

Michael Jordan's Iconic Foul Line Dunk - 1988

Vince Carter's Elbow Dunk - 2000

Jason Richardson's Between-the-Legs Reverse - 2003

DeMar DeRozan’s “Show Stopper” - 2011

Zach Lavine's Windmill From the Foul Line - 2016