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If last year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest was a snooze-fest, this year’s event at NBA All-Star weekend was anything. That was largely in part because of Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung who got fans and players out of their seats multiple times during his dazzling performance. McClung has been a dunking sensation since his high […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry gave Mac McClung his flowers after the Philadelphia 76ers guard and G Leaguer put on a show in the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. McClung almost had a 50-sweep on his way to the dunk title, with his second slam the only one receiving a 49 from Lisa Leslie. […]

To say that Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung was impressive during Saturday night’s NBA Dunk Contest would be a complete understatement. The young Sixers stud put on an absolute show in what will definitely go down in history as one of the most impressive Dunk Contest performances in recent years. So much so, that even […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung made a strong statement in the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, so much so that fans saw a sliver of hope for the competition that’s losing its popularity. McClung got off to an epic start, showing off his hops and creativity in throwing down the ball. He had a guy […]

The NBA Dunk Contest has received criticism for its lack of high-profile participants. Kevin Durant even admitted that he wants to see stars such as Ja Morant and Zion Williamson take part in the event. Williamson said he may participate next year. However, Morant doesn’t have any intentions of taking part in the dunk contest. […]

Whether it has been Nate Robinson serving as Dwight “Superman” Howard’s kryptonite, MJ dunking from the free-throw line, Blake Griffin jumping over a car to throw it down, or even the spectacular 5’7″ Spud Webb putting on a show with his dunking arsenal, the NBA Dunk Contest has seen a plethora of memorable moments throughout […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is one of the most anticipated events in the NBA All-Star Weekend. It’s a showcase of superior athleticism, where dunkers can almost utilize anyone or anything to pull off the perfect dunk in front of millions of basketball fans around the world. Throughout the years, we’ve witnessed some of the […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, from February 17 to 19. The weekend will feature a variety of events, as in years past. Before the All-Star Game on Sunday night, fans can soak in the action of the numerous skills competitions. Here we give some bold predictions for […]

The All-Star weekend is finally here, and as always, a lot of fans are looking forward to the much-awaited NBA Dunk Contest. As usual, the big names won’t be taking part in the dunk showcase, but there certainly won’t be any shortage of high-flyers in this year’s iteration of the Dunk Contest. Just ask New […]

As always, there’s a lot of buzz entering the upcoming NBA Dunk Contest during the All-Star weekend. As has been the case over the past few years, however, this year’s iteration of the highly-anticipated showcase will not be featuring superstar-caliber players on the roster. LeBron James will be taking part in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, […]

The NBA’s annual All-Star Weekend is finally here, and fans are buzzing with excitement. Beyond just the All-Star Game itself, the various side events the league has added over the years also generate a ton of buzz. The first, and arguably most successful, of these side events was the iconic Slam Dunk Contest. The NBA […]

The NBA announced the 2023 Slam Dunk contest participants on Tuesday night. Safe to say the dunkers didn’t generate as much buzz as one of the judges. Utah Jazz icon Karl Malone was announced to judge, leading to widespread anger across NBA Twitter. Presenting 2023 #ATTSlamDunk Judge.. Karl Malone! #StateFarmSaturday: Feb. 18, TNT pic.twitter.com/PzGT9003CC — #NBAAllStar […]

The Portland Trail Blazers made a few moves prior to the trade deadline with an eye towards the future, sending former starting small forward Josh Hart to the New York Knicks for Cam Reddish and a first-rounder and dealing away Gary Payton II for five second-round picks. But it appears the Blazers’ future is now, […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III has been invited to the 2023 All-Star Slam Dunk contest, per ESPN’s Andrew Lopez. Murphy rounds out the list of Dunk Contest participants, which includes Portland Trail Blazers rookie wing Shaedon Sharpe, Houston Rockets forward KJ Martin, and NBA G League guard Mac McClung. The 17th overall pick […]

Whenever you talk about some of the most unforgettable Dunk Contests in the history of the NBA All-Star Weekend, you can’t not have the Zach LaVine vs. Aaron Gordon battle from 2016. In fact, more than a few folks out there consider this the greatest Dunk Contest of all time. As it turns out, Gordon […]

After another disappointing showing at this year’s Slam Dunk Contest, it left us to wonder whether the league should still continue to make it a part of the NBA All-Star Weekend. Especially considering how much more attention and popularity the Three-Point Shootout and Skills Challenge are now getting. The Slam Dunk Contest has become challenging […]

Stephen Curry might be the main attraction for the fans of the Golden State Warriors in the NBA All-Star Weekend, but Juan Toscano-Anderson also had his fair time in the spotlight after finishing as runner-up in the Slam Dunk Contest last Saturday. JTA was initially apprehensive about joining, but Warriors forward Draymond Green convinced him […]

The 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest was ultimately a disaster, with fans leaving the event feeling less than impressed by this year’s display. The Slam Dunk Contest has been trending downwards ever since the battle between Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon in 2016, and one NBA star seems to think he knows why. Milwaukee Bucks’ […]

The 2022 NBA dunk contest was forgettable to say the least. Stars around the league were collectively deflated after what they witnessed in the finale of NBA All-Star Saturday night. A handful of them believed they could’ve possibly taken home the trophy this year – a list that includes Kevin Durant, Paul Pierce and De’Andre […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has lost a lot of luster through the years, but regardless of how the excitment from that contest has diminished over the course of several iterations, this event will always have a high ceiling in terms of thrill. This year’s edition is no different. The 2022 NBA Slam Dunk contest may […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors have five players participating in this year’s All-Star Weekend. Three players will be in the All-Star Game, one in the Rising Stars Challenge, and Juan Toscano-Anderson will be in the Slam Dunk Contest. Monday morning the Oakland native talked about how honored he is to have the […]

The NBA All-Star weekend is slated for next weekend, February 18th-20th. This year it will be hosted in Cleveland, the home of the Cavs. As much fun as the NBA All-Star Game is, arguably the most anticipated event of the weekend is the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest. On Tuesday, the participants were revealed. The dunk […]

San Francisco, CA – One of the biggest attractions during All-Star Weekend is the slam dunk contest. The Golden State Warriors have one player participating in the event and that’s Oakland native Juan Toscano-Anderson. Draymond Green isn’t happy about that. On the Draymond Green Show, the former Defensive Player of the Year winner voiced his […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is one of the most notable high-flyers in the Association. His ability to rise above and posterize opponents with mind-boggling dunks is extremely impressive. That being said, it’s not exactly surprising that people are wondering if he’ll ever participate in the Slam Dunk Contest in the future. Instead of just […]

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant has taken the NBA by storm this year. One of the NBA’s better paint scorers, Morant has made headlines for his thunderous finishes at the rim, as well as his clutch heroics for the Grizzlies, who sit at 26-14, good for fourth place in the Western Conference. Morant’s recent […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine reminded everyone that he’s a two-time Slam Dunk champion during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. LaVine got right to work and shocked everybody with another highlight-reel play in the first quarter. Zach LaVine reminding us he's the two time Slam Dunk Contest champ 🔥 Zach attack 💥pic.twitter.com/rYpWb1PTLo — ClutchPoints […]

New York Knicks rookie Obi Toppin and his high-flying antics in the Slam Dunk Contest was one of the highlights of the recently-concluded NBA All-Star Weekend. Even before his participation in the All-Star festivities, Toppin had already established himself as a rising star. As it turns out, however, even Toppin himself could not help but […]

Portland Trail Blazers stud Anfernee Simons wasn’t the only one that made headlines on Sunday after the 21-year-old bagged the title for the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. His girlfriend, Bre Hudson, also made waves after making a cameo during the highly anticipated Dunk Contest. The folks over on social media were swooning over Simons’ […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest definitely brought some entertainment to all NBA diehards, albeit mostly mocking the underwhelming competition. Sure enough, the contest produced some hilarious memes. Let’s take a look at some. One of Anfernee Simons’ dunk involved kissing the rim before throwing it down. He didn’t get a full kiss. but it still […]

The NBA All-Star Game took place on Sunday night- and so did the Slam Dunk Contest in a weird formality. Usually, the pre-game festivities are the day before, but this year has been different and the contest took place at halftime with players performing all kinds of dunks. Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons walked […]

To say the 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest underwhelmed is an understatement. After all, it’s not only the fans who were disappointed with the annual showing but also the players themselves. While there is not much hype and expectations for the contest given the lack of big name players and its three-man lineup, NBA players […]

The Slam Dunk Contest field was always discussed as one of the more disappointing in recent memory, especially after the privilege of Aaron Gordon and Zach Lavine a few years back. However, New York Knicks rookie Obi Toppin was among the field of three that made insane dunks during halftime of the All-Star Game, including […]

Even if none of his teammates with the Los Angeles Clippers are participating in the 2021 Slam Dunk Contest on Sunday during halftime of the All-Star Game, Paul George believes that one player can stand out and surprise people once he showcases his above-the-rim skills. Indiana Pacers guard Cassius Stanley is one of the participants […]

Two-time Slam Dunk Contest champion Zach LaVine believes the event isn’t for him anymore. The Chicago Bulls star won the competition back-to-back in 2015 and 2016 when he was a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the 2016 contest featuring an all-time battle with Aaron Gordon. Now that he has established himself as one of […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic had an extra pep in his step as he uncharacteristically threw down a trifecta of dunks in their 128-97 drubbing of the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. After submitting his official mixtape for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Jokic expressed wishful thinking that his audition could finally get him in. […]

A slot in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest was initially reserved for Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso. Sadly, fans won’t see the Bald Mamba’s throwdown theatrics as he wants to use the short break for some rest and relaxation. Per Bill Oram of The Athletic, Caruso pointed to the relatively short offseason as his […]

The Indiana Pacers will be well-represented in this year’s edition of the All-Star weekend. For Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal, he believes that the Pacers duo of Domantas Sabonis and Cassius Stanley will come away with the double for Indiana in the Skills Challenge and the Slam Dunk Contest. Sabonis, who was one […]

Zion Williamson will be headed to Atlanta to participate in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. He will not, however, be one of the contestants in the Slam Dunk Contest. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports Williamson has declined to participate in the competition. New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will not participate in the Slam […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons will be participating in his first-ever Slam Dunk competition, and it seems like he’s going to be bringing some help with him. Simons told The Athletic’s Jason Quick that he is probably going to use the assistance of Damian Lillard for one of his dunks. “I will probably use Dame […]