LKL Slam Dunk Contest
The LKL Slam Dunk Contest is an annual Lithuanian Basketball League competition, that was originally held during the LKL All-Star Day, and later during the King Mindaugas Cup. The contest has been held almost every year, from the first All-Star Day.History
Throughout the history of the contest, there have been witnessed many famous moments. Most noticeable being the 2001 contest, in Kaunas, where Robertas Javtokas repeated the World Record for the highest slam dunk, when he dunked a basketball on a goal set at 3.65m above the floor.
The very first slam dunk contest was won by Gary Arrington, of BC Statyba, at the 1994 LKL All-Star Day, in Panevėžys. The current champion of the LKL Dunk Contest is Kenny Gaines.
