In contrast to the above observations, and in conflict with the logical explanation of mechanisms by which magnesium deficiency causes vasoconstriction and its excess causes vasodilation, there is both experimental and clinical evidence that magnesium deficiency has caused decreased blood pressure (Fig..5.3. Clinical Magnesium Deficiency and Blood Pressure. With so many magnesium-related factors influencing arterial contractility, it is not easy to select those that will precipitate either hypo-or hypertension, or produce symptomatic signs of magnesium deficiency without notably affecting the blood pressure.
The first NBA Slam Dunk Contest was held in the same city -- Denver -- as the 1976 ABA Slam Dunk Contest. Julius Erving, who'd won the 1976 contest, impressed the crowd with a free-throw line dunk, but was upset by Suns forward Larry Nance. The next season, Dominique Wilkins won the first of his two titles, followed by his teammate Spud Webb, who at 5-foot-7 remains the shortest player ever to win the dunk contest.
Larry Nance, during his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, was one of the best power dunkers and blockers in that time, but in 1984, he made history as he was the first ever dunk contest winner held in the NBA, thanks to his powerful jams.