Tom Friend

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‘Dunk You Very Much’: Spud Webb looks back on the 1986 dunk contest that captivated All-Star Weekend
Forty years ago, Spud Webb defeated Dominique Wilkins in the biggest dunk contest upset ever, at 5-foot-4 and in size 7 1/2 sneakers. With as many people that still recognize him now, it feels like it happened yesterday.