But in 2008, Dwight Howard dared to challenge that. At the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Howard donned a Superman cape and threw down one of the most iconic dunks in contest history. Fans loved it.

The Slam Dunk Contest used to have huge names in the NBA competing to showcase their elite athleticism. Whether it’s Michael ...

"The more the slam dunk resembles the actions of the mascots ... The television broadcast begins at 8 p.m. Dwight Howard, who won last year after a dunk wearing a Superman cape, is the defending ...

LOS ANGELES - Former NBA star Dwight Howard has reached his breaking point ... Howard's use of the "Superman" moniker during the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, has escalated recently through heated ...

NBA stuffs Dwight Howard's All-Star dunk request For the ... turned to the Internet for extra inspiration for this year's slam dunk contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans.

A civil lawsuit against former NBA star Dwight Howard alleging sexual assault and battery has been dismissed, according to a court filing. Judge declines to dismiss lawsuit vs. ex-NBA star Dwight ...

LOS ANGELES — Shaquille O'Neal declared Monday night that he will never mention Dwight Howard's name again ... in — and winning — the NBA's slam dunk contest in 2008.

Magic's Howard to defend slam dunk crown Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard will try to defend his slam dunk championship at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix in February. Lakers' Jackson to ...