The most memorable dunk contests are usually the most controversial, and this is certainly true of this year’s thrilling, non-sucking event, which ended shockingly. The Ringer’s Jason Concepcion looks back at the Dwyane Wade 9 that robbed Aaron Gordon, in our Defining Moments series.
NBA Defining Moments: Dwyane Wade Robbed Aaron Gordon at the Dunk Contest
Looking back at the shocking and controversial ending to this year’s dunk contest
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