Five Players We'd Love to See Participate in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
There is a noticeable lack of star talent in the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. While there are some high-flyers in the field, including back-to-back reigning dunk contest champion Mac McClung as well as Andre Jackson Jr. and rookies Stephon Castle and Matas Buzelis, the lack of a big name in the pool is a bit disappointing—albeit not too surprising.
Not for a million dollars: This is the reason why LeBron has never participated in the Slam Dunk Contest
The King of the NBA, and also of the All Stars (the 2025 one will be number 21 for him) has never wanted to participate in the slam dunk contest.
Full history of Los Angeles Lakers in the 3-Point and Slam Dunk Contests
The 3-Point and Slam Dunk Contest are both set to take place tonight. Here's every Los Angeles Laker that has ever participated in either.
Is It Time to Replace the NBA Dunk Contest?
Stars are not participating for fear of being “turned into a meme” and there is little imagination in the dunk attempts.
Top 5 NBA All-Star Dunk Contest Performances of All Time
While this year's 3-Point Contest sports five All-Stars — Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland, Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro, and Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham — the 2025 Dunk Contest has zero.
10 greatest NBA dunkers that never competed in the Slam Dunk Contest
Many of the greatest NBA players have participated in the Slam Dunk Contest, however, here are the 10 best dunkers that skipped the event.
Q&A: Vince Carter is surprisingly encouraged by the NBA dunk contest
He will also join Kenny Smith, Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, and Allie LaForce for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday. Carter will then provide the pregame and postgame coverage for the NBA All-Star Game alongside Draymond Green, Jalen Rose, and Lefkoe.
NBA All-Star Weekend schedule 2025: Times, TV channels, lineups for Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest and more
The Sporting News gets you set with everything that you need to know about NBA All-Star Weekend, including TV and streaming information for every event.
2025 NBA All-Star schedule: Where to watch, TV channel, live stream for Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout, more
The fun started Friday in San Francisco with the Rising Stars Challenge and will conclude Sunday with the All-Star Game tournament
NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest: Can two-time winner grab another title?
Six-foot-two Mac McClung is a phenomenal leaper and a creative dunker. He's also a G-League player with minimal NBA experience.
Ranking the 10 Best NBA Slam Dunk Contests of All Time
The three-point era of the NBA is in full swing, but the dunk is still the league's defining shot. Everyone loves a triple, and the broadening worldwide appeal of the game has a lot to do with the popularization of a shot that anyone can shoot.
‘Never a goal of mine’ – LeBron James’ lone All-Star Weekend omission leaves one question on Hall of Fame career
What’s a king to a god? What’s the dunk contest to LeBron James? For all of James’ accolades, championships, records, MVPs, ...
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Dalton Knecht Hopes To Compete In Future Slam Dunk Contest
Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Dalton Knecht is taking part in his first NBA All-Star Weekend as part of the Castrol Rising ...
Dalton Knecht’s bizarre season takes another twist: All-Star showdown vs. LeBron is next
It's been quite a season for Dalton Knecht, but despite being part of a rescinded Lakers trade to Charlotte, the rookie is ...
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"Dunk contest gotta be four nig**** from the All-Star team" - Carmelo Anthony proposes a solution for the Slam Dunk Contest
The league's All-Star weekend desperately needs revitalization, especially after last year's dismal All-Star Game. The ...