Dunk Contest

This year was the first year in probably the last ten that I didn't watch the NBA slam dunk contest.  Why?  Nobody does it anymore.  The guys out there now use it as a way to get their name to the fans, but most of them hardly ever play.  Very few new dunks are being done.  I know it's not easy to think of four original dunks, but at least one per player should be required.  Players don't spend enough time prepping and perfecting their dunks either.  If this continues, the dunk contest mine as well be canceled for good.  For some reason players like Lebron must think they're too good to be doing the dunk contest.  Not sure why, but that's the vibe I get from them.  If they participated, ratings would soar and the dunks might be a lot more exciting and original.  The greatest moments in dunk contest history all involved the best players in the game at the time, with the exception of Spud Webb.  Michael Jordan, Dr. J, Clyde Drexler, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter, etc.  When I saw the field for this year's event, I didn't even bother considering watching the snoozefest.  That glow in the dark dunk was one of the cheesiest things I've ever seen on television.  I hope in the next few years the event at least sees some upgrade in talent and originality.  Maybe some new rookies we'll spice things up for next year's All-Star weekend.