NBA Slam Dunk Contest Articles - Page 2

Out of all the players on the Chicago Bulls, Matas Buzelis has certainly stood out. He is averaging 14.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game this season. Along the way, Buzelis has become a virtual highlight reel, with his trademark dunks attracting league-wide attention. Continuing his impressive season, it was confirmed on Monday that Buzelis […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green appeared to take aim at three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung while discussing his lack of enthusiasm for the event during the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show. Green was asked to name his dream dunk contest lineup for the 2026 All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles but […]

Already ten games into the season, and Matas Buzelis is a main attraction for the Chicago Bulls. He brings a particular brand of excitement and energy for a guy aching to make a name for himself in his second season. Now, one of the most dynamic and exciting players of his time is giving Buzelis […]

Former NBA guard Nate Robinson has been out of the league for 10 years, but he still has one of the most inspiring stories in basketball history. The 5-foot-9, 180-pounder is one of the few players of his size to succeed at the highest level, and he’s one of the best NBA Slam Dunk Contest […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant clarified that he still dunks last season but would he considering doing the 2026 Dunk Contest? He prioritizes an easy layup over a flashy dunk in-game, but NBA fans still get one from time to time. And when Morant isn’t participating in a Slam Dunk Contest, he’s putting on a […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has responded to Ja Morant’s recent social media post about potentially participating in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, reigniting excitement about the possibility of an elite field of competitors. Following Mac McClung’s historic three-peat victory at the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest in San Francisco this past Saturday, Morant took […]

Mac McClung has single-handedly revived the Slam Dunk Contest. The once prestigious NBA All-Star Weekend event used to be filled with star players, and it was must-watch TV because of the high-flying action. The event has faded in recent years because of underwhelming performances and a lack of recognizable names in the event. G-League star […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest may not be the spectacle it once was, as the game’s biggest stars have continually refused to join the event over the past few years, but Mac McClung has managed to breathe plenty of life into the event over its past three iterations. McClung became the first player in NBA […]

For 22 years, LeBron James has built arguably the most complete career in the history of the National Basketball Association. 10 NBA Finals appearances, four NBA Titles, four regular season MVP Awards, more points than anyone in the history of the league, and too many records to list in what intends to be a 400-500 […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest was again worth watching due to Mac McClung putting on a show. After the contest, Ja Morant went on social media and showed interest in participating next year while also lobbying for Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon to join him. The Sacramento Kings guard heard the call, and he had […]

Mac McClung pulled out some big-time dunks during All-Star Weekend, which led him to win his third contest in a row. At one point, McClung dunked over Evan Mobley, but it was supposed to be Shaq in that position, according to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon. “Mobley, who met McClung this weekend, was a last-minute replacement […]

For the third straight year, Mac McClung participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and for the straight year, he came out on top. With this result in the bag, McClung has teased potentially retiring from the contest, but it sounds like a proposition from Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo could entice him to return. […]

Mac McClung gave the NBA fans what they wanted for the third straight year in the dunk contest, as he walked away with the trophy to accomplish the three-peat. At this point, McClung has to put his name in the conversation for some of the best dunkers in the contest, but he’s taking the high […]

Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love was a social media sensation throughout the Jimmy Butler trade saga. Love’s social media mastery has continued into NBA All-Star Weekend, with his witty reactions to the 3-Point Contest and Slam Dunk Contest going viral. Love sent his congratulations to Heat teammate Tyler Herro for winning the 3-Point Contest and […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest rounded out Saturday’s festivities with a huge spectacle. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had to take notice at the impressive jams thrown down by San Antonio Spurs participant, and Rising Stars MVP Stephon Castle on the night. Castle, who ended up falling just shy of stopping Mac McClung from achieving […]

Mac McClung once again put on a show during All-Star Weekend in the dunk contest, winning for the third straight year and giving the fans what they’re looking for in the contest. The one interesting thing about McClung is that he doesn’t have a real NBA contract, as he’s been playing on the Orlando Magic […]

Mac McClung slammed his way into NBA history on Saturday night inside the Chase Center. The Orlando Magic guard, plus G League talent, is the league’s only three-consecutive NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion. He delivered the hat trick in epic fashion for the 2025 showcase. But McClung hopping over a car wasn’t the only astonishing […]

When Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung broke the NBA Dunk Contest world by dunking over a car, it wasn’t the best thing he did with the car. Following his win, he made a promise about the new car. He said that he would donate the car to a foundation in need, near his hometown of […]

Out of all of the spectators for the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest, Miami Heat forward Kevin Love continued to fire off jokes. He took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a retweet that Ja Morant had. While the latter said that the Slam Dunk Contest winner Mac McClung makes Morant want to join the contest, […]

When Mac McClung made Slam Dunk Contest history on Saturday, it caught the eye of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant. Both NBA All-Stars are known for ruthlessly dunking on people. For Antetokounmpo, he uses his aggressiveness and physicality to simply bulldoze people. For Morant, he uses his athleticism to dunk right over players. Both have […]

Mac McClung earned a healthy bank account after throwing down some more epic dunks in the 2025 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest. As it turns out, he’s actually made more money off of the Dunk Contest than he has during his time playing for various NBA teams McClung hopped over a car and taller teammates […]

The 2025 Slam Dunk Contest took place on Saturday night as part of NBA All-Star Weekend in the Bay Area and we had a familiar face who was crowned champion — Mac McClung. The Orlando Magic guard is the first player to ever win the competition three times in a row. Via Shams Charania: “Three-peat: […]

Mac McClung set the tone with a car on NBA All-Star Saturday night. The prop signaled that the Orlando Magic star is ready to hop over the competition once again in the dunk contest. McClung started from the left of the Chase Center arena. He hopped over the driver’s side door. The Magic dunker then […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle called his shot for the dunk contest after winning MVP for the Rising Stars Game. The star rookie filled the stat sheet in Team C’s 40-34 semifinal win over Team T and led his squad with eleven points in the final in the 25-14 victory over Team G. Castle […]

Chicago Bulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis is replacing New Orleans Pelicans rookie center Yves Missi in the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars, which will take place on Friday night at Chase Center in San Francisco. The Rising Stars at NBA All-Star Weekend is a four-team, three-game mini-tournament with a lot on the line this year. Since […]

A lot of NBA fans have been turned off by the actual NBA All-Star Game in recent years. That is because a lack of effort and defense has resulted in some pretty bad All-Star Games from a competitive perspective recently. Nowadays, a lot of fans choose to watch All-Star Saturday instead, as the day before […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis recently found his way into the starting lineup, and he is starting to find his stride in the NBA. The basketball world had high expectations for Buzelis coming into this season, and as we approach the All-Star break, he is starting to live up to those expectations. Speaking of the […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. has officially committed to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed the news, adding to the anticipation surrounding the February 15 event. Jackson, a 2023 NCAA champion with the UConn Huskies, has quickly become an intriguing […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been panned in recent years for its lack of originality and star power, but New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson may be willing to help, on one condition. The Pelicans star said on Tuesday that he would participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest next season if he’s a […]

The 2024 Slam Dunk Contest concluded with Mac McClung taking the win over Jaylen Brown in the final round. Sealing his victory with a reverse dunk over NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, McClung won his second-straight Dunk Contest. Still, with what’s trending over the internet now, fans are left to wonder what would have happened if […]

It’s safe to say there’s not much love lost between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. Eastern conference rivals dating back to the league’s inception, both teams rank toward the top of the Eastern Conference this season, set to potentially face off in what could be an epic playoff series—especially if the underdog Knicks […]

The 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest was yet another disappointment for the once prestigious competition, and the guy who ended up personifying the struggles the contest has faced in recent years was Jaylen Brown. There was some excitement that Brown, a top star in the league, wanted to participate in the event, but for the […]

Reviews for the 2024 Slam Dunk Contest are in, and minus some solid dunks by the now back-to-back champion, Mac McClung, fans are not thrilled with the performances of this year’s participants. This is especially true because many feel the contest was predetermined to have Jaylen Brown make it to the final round. The Slam […]

The 2023 Slam Dunk Contest ended up being a unique one, as it was the first one where an NBA G-League player won the highly-anticipated event. Mac McClung completed phenomenal jams that wowed the crowd, which opened up discussions about whether people from outside the association should be considered for future iterations of the event. […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s rookie season with the Miami Heat has been more successful than most would’ve imagined. The newly-minted 23-year-old old — happy birthday, Jaime! — has established himself as a crucial part of the Heat rotation, capable of handling more minutes and more offensive burden when called upon, but also willing and able to […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown lost the NBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night. Brown is revealing he had to change his strategy when faced with the LED light court used in the event. Brown says the floor was slippery. "I wish I could have done what I planned to do in […]

The NBA has a Slam Dunk Contest problem, but you surely were already aware of that. This isn’t the first day-after-the-dunk-contest article that has been written about the dire state of what was once the marquee event of All-Star Saturday Night, and it certainly won’t be the last, especially when you have former Slam Dunk […]

Well, let’s be honest. The NBA Dunk Contest was a major disappointment yet again. NBA fans did not enjoy watching it, and they are even calling for the event to be done with for good. We’re never going to see a Zach LaVine-Aaron Gordon battle ever again, and we have a guy that isn’t even […]

The NBA Dunk Contest took place on Saturday night, and it was once again a pretty big disappointment. NBA stars are no longer participating in the event, and because of that, it simply isn’t very entertaining anymore. Back in the day when Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon were trading highlight dunks, NBA fans loved to […]