This one is pretty simple: Host a big nationwide search for some of the best dunkers in the country. It’s a lot of work, but on the flip side, it’s a good content machine if the NBA wants it. Host some regional dunk contests across the country then have them come together for a national event. Then the winner gets to be a part of All-Star weekend.

We'll be grading the competitors from the All-Star Weekend events all weekend, starting with Friday's Rising Stars teams.

The league's best and brightest are descending upon the Golden State Warriors' home arena, Chase Center, for All-Star festivities. What used to be the premiere event of All-Star Saturday's slate, the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest has fallen on hard times of late.