2004 NBA Slam Dunk Contest History
The 2004 NBA Slam Dunk Contest took place on February 14, 2004, during NBA All-Star Weekend at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The competition featured four players: Indiana Pacers guard Fred Jones, Golden State Warriors guard Jason Richardson, Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Davis.
Richardson entered the event as the two-time defending champion, having won the competition in 2002 and 2003. He was attempting to become the first player in NBA history to win three consecutive Slam Dunk Contest championships.
Fred Jones emerged as the winner, defeating Richardson in the final round. His victory gave the Indiana Pacers their first Slam Dunk Contest championship and ended Richardson's attempt at a three-peat.
The following gallery preserves photographs from the original NBAHoopsOnline archive, including Richardson's spectacular dunks, Jones' championship celebration and Chris Andersen's memorable appearance.
2004 Slam Dunk Contest Photo Gallery
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Jason Richardson
The Golden State Warriors guard performs a dunk during the 2004 competition.
Jason Richardson — Between the Legs
Richardson displays the creativity and athleticism that made him a two-time champion.
Jason Richardson — Reverse Dunk
Richardson attempts another spectacular dunk during All-Star Saturday Night.
Fred Jones — 2004 Champion
Indiana Pacers guard Fred Jones celebrates winning the Slam Dunk Contest championship.
Chris Andersen — Birdman
The Denver Nuggets forward takes part in the 2004 Slam Dunk Contest.
Fred Jones — High-Flying Dunk
The Indiana Pacers guard shows the leaping ability that helped him win the championship.
Additional 2004 NBA All-Star Game Pictures
The original photo archive also included two pictures from the 2004 NBA All-Star Game. These photographs have been preserved below rather than removed from the gallery.
Kobe Bryant
The Los Angeles Lakers star during the 2004 NBA All-Star Weekend.
Shaquille O'Neal — 2004 All-Star MVP
Shaquille O'Neal was named the game's Most Valuable Player after scoring 24 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
2004 Slam Dunk Contest Participants
Fred Jones — Indiana Pacers: Jones captured the championship in his first appearance, becoming the first Indiana Pacers player to win the Slam Dunk Contest.
Jason Richardson — Golden State Warriors: Richardson entered as the defending champion from 2002 and 2003. His performance in 2004 remains part of his legacy as one of the competition's most creative dunkers.
Chris Andersen — Denver Nuggets: Known as "Birdman," Andersen competed in the event for the first time in 2004. He later returned to the Slam Dunk Contest in 2005.
Ricky Davis — Cleveland Cavaliers: Davis participated in his second Slam Dunk Contest after previously appearing in 2000.
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