NBA: Top 5 Dunkers who never participated in the Slam Dunk Contest 

Russell Westbrook dunking in transition
Russell Westbrook dunking in transition

#4 Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal was one of the most dominating players to ever play in the NBA. He stood 7'1" tall and weighed around 150kg. He was too much to handle for the other players during his reign. He was so dominant during those times that the NBA had to bring back the Zone Defense which was illegal before. If we talk about off the court, he was very popular and gregarious man.

Shaq dunked over everybody who came in front of him. However, he never participated in a dunk contest. I personally believe that it must have been a precautionary measure so that the backboards don't break.

Check out the top 30 dunks of his career below:

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