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.

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

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.

It is starting to feel egregious, though, that McClung continues to participate without a roster spot in the NBA. Currently signed to a two-way deal for the Orlando Magic, the 26-year-old former undrafted free agent has played just five minutes in the NBA so far this season.

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

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,

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).