Clyde Drexler - 1989 NBA Slam Dunk Contest (Runner-Up - Best Showing)

February 11, 1989 - Hometown hero Clyde Drexler pushed hard to reach the finals of the 1989 NBA Slam Dunk Contest held in Houston. Alas, missed attempts proved to be his undoing, resulting in a runner-up finish to champion Kenny Walker. 1989 was Drexler's final year of competition in the dunk contest. He appeared in a record five events, finishing 8th, 8th, 4th, 3rd and 2nd over that span.

Round 1
First Dunk (Score: 46.6): 0:00
Second Dunk (Score: 47.1): 0:51

Round 2
Semi-Finals - First Dunk (Score: 47.3): 1:55
Semi-Finals - Second Dunk (Score: 47.7): 3:04

Round 3
Finals - First Dunk (Score: 24.5): 4:13
Finals - Second Dunk (Score: 25.0): 6:51
Third Dunk (Did Not Attempt - Victory Already Clinched By Walker)