There are many memorable dunks in the history of the NBA, but some of the most iconic and widely considered to be the best include:
Michael Jordan's "Free Throw Line Dunk" during the 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Jordan took off from just inside the free throw line, soaring through the air and slamming the ball home, earning a perfect score and cementing his status as one of the greatest dunkers of all time.
Vince Carter's "Half Court Dunk" during the 2000 Olympic Games. Carter took off from just inside the half-court line, soaring through the air and slamming the ball home in one of the most spectacular dunks in the history of the game.
Julius Erving's "Baseline Dunk" during the 1976 ABA Slam Dunk Contest. Erving took off from the baseline, soaring through the air, and slamming the ball home with one hand, earning a perfect score and cementing his status as one of the greatest dunkers of all time.
Dominique Wilkins' "Off-The-Glass Dunk" during the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Wilkins took off from just inside the free-throw line, soared through the air and slamming the ball home off the glass, earning a perfect score and cementing his status as one of the greatest dunkers of all time.
Zach LaVine's "Between the Legs Dunk" during the 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. LaVine took off from just inside the free-throw line, soared through the air and slammed the ball home between the legs, earning a perfect score and cementing his status as one of the best dunkers of his generation.
These are just a few examples of the many iconic and memorable dunks in the history of the NBA. Many players have had spectacular dunks throughout the years, and it is hard to pick just one as the best.