On Tuesday, after seeing Ja Morant’s invite to do the next Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles in February 2026, Gordon suggested he might have one more run in him. This sentiment came after seeing that LaVine hinted he was also into the idea of competing against Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

With All-Star-caliber players typically passing up on the NBA’s Dunk Contest, the league offers newer players an opportunity to showcase their hops at All-Star weekend. Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung has become a star at the event for the past three years.

McClung captured the crowd with each dunk, and won the competition for the third straight year. That he’s not a star shouldn’t be a factor.

The top two dunkers move on. Each player will complete their two dunks. The best dunk score wins. The dunkers will have a minute and 30 seconds and three attempts total. All-Star Saturday starts at 8 p.m. ET at the Chase Center in San Francisco. It’s on TNT and truTV.

Mac McClung stands alone among dunkers in NBA history. With four straight scores of 50 during the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Weekend at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Ca. on Saturday, the Orlando Magic guard became the first player in league history to win three consecutive dunk contests.

What is traditionally the crown jewel of All-Star Weekend will close out Saturday’s events, with young players looking to impress.

The Slam Dunk Contest has been revitalized with Mac McClung's performances in the event. Which stars should participate in the event in 2026?

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.

It was another action packed Saturday night of the NBA All-Star weekend with history being made, a slam dunk masterclass, and a controversial disqualification all taking place in San Francisco.

The NBA All-Star Game received mixed reviews from fans and players on Sunday night, but one of the stars of the weekend proved that he belonged with another great performance on Saturday. Mac McClung won the dunk contest for the third straight year,

Mac McClung is the new star dunker on the block, as he became the first-ever player to three-peat at the NBA Slam Dunk Contest with his electrifying 2025 performance. That status has made McClung a dunking legend in his own right,