NBA, Slam Dunk Contest and McClung

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
Who will win the NBA Dunk Contest? Ranking participants for All-Star event, from Mac McClung to Stephon Castle
McClung is the main attraction as he looks to become the first player to three-peat and only the second player, alongside Nate Robinson, to win three contests. He became the first G League player to ever appear in the Dunk Contest in 2023 and defended the title last year by dunking over NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal.
Vince Carter gives NBA Slam Dunk Contest tips to former UConn standout Stephon Castle
On 'NBA on TNT' Castle joined the show to discuss his selection to participate in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge, an exhibition tournament which will take place on Feb. 14. As of Tuesday, Castle was rated the NBA's top rookie in the 'KIA Rookie Ladder'.
"That man can dunk at 70" - NBA fans react to Vince Carter's shocking claim about facing Ja Morant in dunk contest
NBA fans reacted to Vince Carter claiming that he could beat Ja Morant in a dunk contest. Widely regarded as the greatest dunker of all time, Carter's ability to dunk was unmatched, giving some of the greatest highlights of his time.
Hall of Famer Vince Carter offers Slam Dunk Contest advice to Spurs' Stephon Castle
Stephon Castle confirmed he will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest, and the Spurs rookie received some tips from Hall of Famer Vince Carter.
Slam Dunk legend Vince Carter gives Stephon Castle advice on how to win contest: ‘Dunk to win’
A UConn men’s basketball alum has a 50 percent chance to be crowned Slam Dunk champion this year. That is, if you don’t think Mac McClung is unbeatable. Former Huskies Stephon Castle and Andre Jackson Jr.
Best dunk of the NBA season belongs to Mavericks' Guard against Celtics
The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Boston Celtics in an NBA Finals rematch on Saturday evening, 122-107. While it was a ...
Best NBA plays that didn't count
Ja Morant dunked on Victor Wembanyama in highlight fashion, but the slam became one of the best NBA plays ever that didn't ...
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NBA Slam Dunk contest tickets: See the cheapest prices, best seats, players for 2025 All-Star Saturday night
BUY NOW: Best and most affordable NBA Slam Dunk Contest tickets The Slam Dunk Contest — and the Three-Point Contest on the same evening — always draw large contingents of fans, celebrities ...
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 ...
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Dunk Highlight of Night as Miles McBride Has Best Game of Month
Miles McBride had his best offensive showing in over a month as part of New York’s big 143-106 domination of Memphis on Monday night. The WVU product scored 14 points while adding four rebounds, four ...
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Dunk Contest participants set: Mac McClung returns to go for third straight win
Mac McClung, the two-time defending Slam Dunk Contest champion and current two-way contract player for the Orlando Magic, will return to the NBA Dunk Contest this Feb. 15 in San Francisco.
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Mac McClung needs a roster spot if he is going to keep saving the NBA Dunk Contest
Mac McClung will once again participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, which should be entertaining but comes with a caveat. McClung is clearly the best thing that the contest has going for it ...