Slam Dunk Contest, NBA

The Cavs’ random dunk contest was better than most at NBA All-Star Weekend
T he NBA Dunk Contest has fallen on hard times in recent years, save for a few notable exceptions. The biggest issue for the annual event held at the NBA All-Star Game has always
Why is the NBA dunk contest such a disappointing air ball now?
Andre Jackson Jr, Milwaukee Bucks: Second-year player | 36th pick in 2023 draft | tied for 145th in dunks with 14 Mac McClung, Osceola Magic: Played in five NBA games in four years | undrafted | two-time dunk champ | tied for 389th in dunks with zero.
2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Lineup: Full List of Participants
The San Antonio Spurs took Castle with the No. 4 pick in the 2024 NBA draft out of UConn. Castle was the Big East freshman of the year as the Huskies won the national championship. The rookie has started 25 games for the Spurs this season and is averaging 11 points, three rebounds and two assists this season.
Here are the participants in the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, including Stephon Castle and Mac McClung
During the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend festivities in San Francisco, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest will feature some young talent in the league. Among the headliners reported so far include Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs), Matas Buzelis (Chicago Bulls), and Andre Jackson Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks).
Mac McClung to attempt 3-peat at NBA slam dunk contest
Mac McClung will return to the NBA's slam dunk contest, he confirmed Monday on social media. The Orlando Magic two-way player won the event in 2023 and 2024.
G League Star Selected to Participate in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest used to be a can't-miss event during All-Star weekend. Some of the game's biggest stars would participate and give the fans a great show. Players like Michael Jordan, Dominque Wilkins,
Stephen A. Smith Drops An Interesting Take On How To Improve The NBA Dunk Contest
In a recent interview, NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith suggested an intriguing idea for enhancing the NBA Dunk Contest.
Report: Mac McClung, Stephon Castle Among 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Participants
The four-man field for the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest is set. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Orlando Magic's Mac McClung—the two-time defending Slam
Mac McClung needs a roster spot if he is going to keep saving the NBA Dunk Contest
It is starting to feel egregious, though, that McClung continues to participate without a roster spot in the NBA. Currently ...
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Zach LaVine Showed He’s Still Got It While Helping Matas Buzelis Prepare For The Dunk Contest
The 2025 edition of the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend will be pretty light on the “star” portion of the equation. As has been the case for much of the last decade, the league has ...
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Opening Odds to Win NBA Slam Dunk Contest Released (Will Mac McClung 3-Peat?)
The NBA’s All-Star Weekend is quickly approaching, and the field for the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been finalized. Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung will aim to win his third straight dunk ...
Bucks vs. Grizzlies prediction: NBA Sunday picks, odds, best bets
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Julius Erving’s place in the NBA’s rise, and the importance of the dunk, should not be forgotten
Erving’s move from the New York Nets to the 76ers in 1976 was a key moment in NBA history.
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Cavs legend Larry Nance Sr. fittingly judges explosive halftime dunk contest
Nance's slam experience was leaned on Thursday night inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at the Cavs-Hawks game. Nance judged a halftime dunk contest during the break in action.
Steph Curry Explains How Gary Payton II’s Monster Dunk Was Worth More Than Two Points to Warriors
Enter Gary Payton II, who received the ball from a driving Dennis Schröder and got all the way up, slamming down a thunderous dunk on OKC center Isaiah Hartenstein to extend the Warriors’ lead to nine ...
Pacers' T.J. McConnell — who hasn't dunked in a game in 10 years — dunks after practice
T.J. McConnell has never dunked in a game in his 10-year NBA career, but the 6-foot-1, 190-pounder pulled it off after ...