NBA's high-flying Slam Dunk Contest

Fans voted for Jeremy Evans as the Slam Dunk Champ in one of the marquee events of the NBA's All-Star Saturday festivities. (AFP Photo)

Evans endeared himself to the fans with a mix of props and creativity and was rewarded with 29 per cent of the 3 million votes. (AFP Photo)

In a departure from past dunk competitions, fans were given complete voting power and cast their ballots by text message after each of the four participants competed in three one-dunk rounds. (AFP Photo)

Evans dunked with a camera on his head, slammed two basketballs while jumping over a seated assistant and donned a Karl Malone jersey while dunking over mailman-dressed comedian Kevin Hart. (AFP Photo)

Budinger got just as many cheers from the Amway Center fans as Evans, and some in the celebrity-filled crowd sighed when the winner was announced. (AFP Photo)

Budinger got his loudest cheer when he donned a Cedric Ceballos jersey and imitated his 1992 blindfolded dunk, completing it with a reverse slam. (AFP Photo)

Chase Budinger of the Houston Rockets jumps over entertainer Sean "P.Diddy" Combs on his way to a slam dunk. (AFP Photo)

Indiana's Paul George was another big contender in the list. (AFP Photo)

Paul George of the Indiana Pacers glows in the dark as he competes during the Slam Dunk Contest. (AFP Photo)

Crunch, mascot for the Minnesota TImbers gives a ride on a motorcycle to Derrick Williams. (AFP Photo)

Derrick Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves jumps over a motorcycle as he dunks during the Slam Dunk Contest. (AFP Photo)

Hip Hop artist Flo Rida performs during the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest part of 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend. (AFP Photo)