Running for more than four decades, the Dunk Contest has delivered some all-time great moments. From Dominique Wilkins and Vince Carter to Nate Robinson and Zach LaVine, the conte

Two-time reigning Slam Dunk Contest winner Mac McClung is favored to win the event on Saturday at All-Star Weekend.

The annual discourse around "fixing the Dunk Contest" misses that it’s never needed stars. It used to create them, and maybe in some ways it still can.

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.

The league's best and brightest are descending upon the Golden State Warriors' home arena, Chase Center, for All-Star festivities. What used to be the premiere event of All-Star Saturday's slate, the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest has fallen on hard times of late.