This year’s event will feature Orlando Magic G Leaguer Mac McClung, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle, Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis and Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr.
The Dunk Contest will take place on Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. ET in San Francisco.
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McClung might not be a familiar name to many NBA fans as he’s played just five NBA games since 2021 and has appeared in just one game this season. But those who tuned into the last two dunk contests are well aware of who McClung is.
McClung, who first gained recognition for his ridiculous dunks in high school, has won the last two dunk contests.
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McClung is the veteran in this year’s dunk contest, as the other three players will be participating for the first time.
Castle, the No. 4 pick in the 2024 draft out of UConn, is putting together a phenomenal rookie year, averaging 12.2 points per game and making a strong case for Rookie of the Year. His first year in the league has, of course, included a handful of big dunks.
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Buzelis was the No. 11 pick in the 2024 draft after cutting his teeth with G League Ignite rather than the traditional college route. His rookie year hasn’t been very notable thus far as he’s putting up just 5.4 points per game, but he’s looking to turn heads in the Dunk Contest.
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Jackson, a second-round pick in the 2023 draft, is averaging 4 points and 3.3 boards per game this season, playing 17.5 minutes per contest. He should bring some exciting dunks to this year’s event as he clearly doesn’t lack any bounce.
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This year’s Dunk Contest isn’t exactly a star-studded affair, but it should, like always, have plenty of excitement.
Exciting news for basketball fans as the participants for the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest have been revealed, and it includes some big names like Mac McClung and Castle. The lineup promises to be an electrifying showcase of athleticism and creativity as these high-flying players compete for the title of the best dunker in the league.
Mac McClung, known for his explosive dunks and highlight-reel plays, is sure to bring some jaw-dropping moments to the contest. With his incredible leaping ability and flair for the dramatic, he is definitely a frontrunner to take home the trophy.
Castle, a rising star in the NBA known for his acrobatic dunks and impressive hang time, will also be a strong contender in the competition. Fans can expect to see some gravity-defying slams and innovative moves from this young phenom.
The rest of the participants have yet to be announced, but with the likes of McClung and Castle already confirmed, this year’s Slam Dunk Contest is shaping up to be one for the ages. Stay tuned for more updates on the event, including news, scores, highlights, stats, and rumors as we get closer to the big day. Get ready to witness some of the most incredible dunks you’ve ever seen as these players take flight and compete for dunking supremacy.
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Customers have slammed Nestlé as ‘cruel’ after plans to discontinue an immensely popular chocolate bar have emerged.
The chocolate behemoth confirmed today that they are axing the sweet treat due to insufficient sales.
Much to the shock of vegans, Nestlé said it will only be available ‘until the summer’ – though there is no specific date provided for when sales will stop in the UK.
Crafted with rice-based milk alternatives and made using 100 per cent sustainable cocoa, it is popular with customers looking for a dairy-free or vegan alternative.
Although it tasted similar to the original, the KitKat Vegan had an 18 per cent smaller carbon footprint.
The KitKat Vegan was available in 15 European countries including France, Denmark and the UK – where it sold for around £1.
A Nestlé spokesperson told The Mirror: ‘We know that KitKat Vegan has been popular for those looking for dairy or vegan alternatives.
Much to the shock of vegans, Nestlé said the KitKat Vegan will only be available ‘until the summer’ – though there is no specific date provided for when sales will stop in the UK
‘Unfortunately, global demand has been reducing to the point that production was making manufacturing more and more complex and we have now made the difficult decision to discontinue the product.
‘We know there will be some disappointment, however it will still be available in the UK and Ireland until the summer.’
Nestlé acknowledged that vegan chocolate remains a niche market, with their more traditional products bringing in the most money.
Social media erupted with heartfelt posts as thousands voiced their disappointment, including one emotional user who took to the group Vegan Food UK to write: ‘No! You are just cruel!
‘It’s one of the only nice tasting vegan chocolate products that my daughter can eat without an allergic reaction.
‘We’ve been paying your over inflated prices for a long while and now you’re taking that little bit of pleasure away from her and so many thousands of others.’
Others agreed that they would be left with a lack of vegan alternatives to chocolate without KitKat Vegan.
Crafted with rice-based milk alternatives and made using 100 per cent sustainable cocoa, the KitKat Vegan is popular with customers looking for a dairy-free or vegan alternative
Nestlé acknowledged that vegan chocolate remains a niche market, with their more traditional products bringing in the most money
Social media erupted with heartfelt posts as thousands voiced their disappointment, including one emotional user who said: ‘Can’t believe Vegan KitKat has been discountined. This is devastating’
‘Just heard they might be stopping production of Vegan KitKats in the UK and honestly man I’m so tired of vegan options getting more and more limited recently’, a disappointed customer said.
Another wrote:’Nah the vegan kitkat is being discontinued?!
Why are we going backwards?
‘Can’t believe the vegan KitKat has been discontinued,’ someone else added on X/Twitter. ‘This is devastating’.
While a fifth tagged KitKat’s official account and begged: ‘Please say it’s not true’.
Vegan shoppers said that they would be left with a lack of vegan alternatives to chocolate without KitKat Vegan (Stock Image)
From February 4, Iceland will sell the Milky Way Crispy Rolls, the Bounty Crispy Rolls and the Twix Crispy Rolls for 50p each – but shoppers who are particularly hungry have the option to buy all three for £1.20
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Milky Way Crispy Rolls will hit Iceland’s shelves on February 4 for a week alongside two brand-new additions – Bounty Crispy Rolls and Twix Crispy Rolls.
The frozen-food retailer will sell each chocolate bar for 50p – but shoppers who are particularly hungry have the option to buy all three for £1.20.
Although the Milky Way Crispy Bars are returning for a limited time only, chocoholics took to X to express their excitement.
‘Hooray!’ one overjoyed shopper exclaimed. ‘I’m glad these chocolates are back in the shops. My stomach has missed them.’
With his mouth clearly watering, another user described the Milky Way Crispy Bars as ‘amazing’ and a sugary snack that ‘reminds me of my childhood’.
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Six Nations: Ireland v England, Saturday, 4.45pm, Aviva Stadium – Live on Virgin Media 1, ITV1
Can a first-round match be pivotal? The Guinness Six Nations may be a mini league, per se, but in reality it can be a glorified knock-out tournament. Akin to the start of an F1 Grand Prix, by close of business on the first Saturday three teams will have sped off to the first bend, with three more effectively stalled on the grid. There’s no momentum in that.
Nor is the Six Nations conducive to overtaking from the back of the grid. Only three times since 2000 has a team lost on the opening weekend and won the title. Suffice to say, when the full-time whistle sounds at the end of this truly intriguing opener, one of these teams will be out of the Grand Slam and a Triple Crown reckoning, while hopes of winning the Championship will be seriously imperilled.
The stakes seem even higher when you examine where these two sides are coming from and where they’re heading to next. For Ireland, a victory would be the ideal springboard for interim head coach Simon Easterby and his assistants in the absence of the inspirational Andy Farrell.
This would be all the truer if Sam Prendergast again delivers on his talent and temperament, and Ryan Baird vindicates his bold selection by Easterby.
Ireland would then have an eight-day turnaround before facing Scotland in Murrayfield with hopes of that history-breaking three-peat emboldened and their support base fully aboard. But Irish supporters have been spoilt. The bar is now so high. Alternatively, defeat could diminish interest.
What’s more, Easterby, this coaching ticket, a young captain and this team, could then be facing a buoyant Scottish side in a game for which tickets are apparently like gold dust.
Interim Head Coach Simon Easterby at the Ireland Rugby Captain’s Run in the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Similarly, were England to win in advance of hosting the French next weekend then talk of winning the title might not seem so fanciful. By contrast another defeat, even another narrow one, would increase the heat on Steve Borthwick and induce some additional trepidation in advance of Antoine Dupont and co visiting next Saturday.
Ireland’s form has wavered from Grand Slam champions to mere champions, and especially last autumn. The lineout became a less reliable life source for the attack, which suffered from handling errors and imprecision.
À la Leinster, the multiphase attack is not as irresistible as before, and only one of Ireland’s 14 tries in the autumn emanated from outside the 22, with 12 of them starting from lineouts, penalties or scrums five metres out.
The problem about having one of the most consistent, possession-based styles of play under Joe Schmidt and Farrell is that teams are better equipped to counter that game, and this has uncanny echoes of the 2019 opener when the chariot derailed the then Irish Grand Slam champions, and it’s been a while since a team so readily absorbed Ireland’s attack quite like the Wallabies did last November.
Caelan Doris, Jack Conan and Tadhg Beirne arrive out for the Captain’s Run at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho
The return of Garry Ringrose should sharpen the attacking edge, although this will also hinge on work done with Easterby and Andrew Goodman in the Algarve.
With Felix Jones and his Springboks-infused blitz defence no longer on board, it will be fascinating to see if England’s defence hold back like the Wallabies did or push up quickly, so running the risk of Sam Prendergast taking the ball to the line and picking out the right pass in his daring, trademark style.
Ditto England’s approach to their task with the ball. Steve Borthwick has always been a percentage-based coach, who places a premium on kicking, as does the former Saracens and Leicester scrumhalf turned attack coach Richard Wigglesworth.
The selection of Freddie Steward is a nod to the law variations which have ensured a fairer aerial contest. But Marcus Smith is an inventive, quick-witted outhalf who has been given the controls, while the return of Alex Mitchell will add another dimension to their attacking game and the inclusion of the fleet-footed Cadan Murley seems like another signal of intent.
Freddie Steward at the England Rugby Captain’s Run in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Friday. Photograph: Andrew Conan/Inpho
So too the eye-catching selection of three opensides in the backrow, Tom and Ben Curry either side of Ben Earl, whose footwork and acceleration hurt Ireland last year. It certainly looks as if Borthwick and co have hatched a plan to stymie Ireland’s recycling, high-tempo game, if sacrificing some of the physicality which bullied Ireland in the collisions last year, while still having some oomph in their 6-2 split for the endgame.
For their part, in selecting Baird, Easterby and co appear to have placed a premium on winning their own lineout ball and taking on the English throw.
At face value, a teatime Saturday kick-off for an Ireland-England Six Nations game looks ideal. But this is countered by the pricing of the tickets and the even more eye-watering resale value.
The IRFU have encouraged supporters to arrive early, with the Scotland-Italy game on big screens, to only move during breaks in play, and have hired DJ Mark McCabe to improve the prematch entertainment. Hopefully the crowd will raise a cheer.
“I don’t expect this place to be anything other than bouncing on Saturday,” said Easterby. “It is so exciting to have this first up. This fixture will always create that bit more interest and first up at home in a stadium that the players love playing in.
“When we play well and give the crowd that type of experience on the pitch they have bought into it and generated a great atmosphere. So, we have a responsibility as a team to ensure that we get the crowd onside and use that to our advantage.”
Can Ireland afford to lose to England?
Josh van der Flier at the Ireland Rugby Captain’s Run. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho
Losing Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy removes about 15kg of heft from the tight head side of the scrum but the Irish defence looks stronger (five tries conceded in November as against England’s 15), Baird could prove an inspired pick and most Irish players are much more battle-honed than they were in November, notably Caelan Doris and Josh van der Flier.
Doris admitted on Friday that in mastering their detail they may have detracted from their focus on the essence of a rugby contest. It could well be a very tricky, taut, tight game but the memories of losing both last year’s meeting and the autumnal opener against New Zealand should focus Irish minds.
Ireland
Hugo Keenan (UCD/Leinster); Mack Hansen (Corinthians/Connacht), Garry Ringrose (UCD/Leinster), Bundee Aki (Galwegians/Connacht), James Lowe (Leinster); Sam Prendergast (Lansdowne/Leinster), Jamison Gibson-Park (Leinster); Andrew Porter (UCD/Leinster), Rónan Kelleher (Lansdowne/Leinster), Finlay Bealham (Corinthians/Connacht), James Ryan (UCD/Leinster), Tadhg Beirne (Lansdowne/Munster), Ryan Baird (Dublin University/Leinster), Josh van der Flier (UCD/Leinster), Caelan Doris (St Mary’s College/Leinster)(capt)
Replacements
Dan Sheehan (Lansdowne/Leinster), Cian Healy (Clontarf/Leinster), Thomas Clarkson (Dublin University/Leinster), Iain Henderson (Academy/Ulster), Jack Conan (Old Belvedere/Leinster), Conor Murray (Garryowen/Munster), Jack Crowley (Cork Constitution/Munster), Robbie Henshaw (Buccaneers/Leinster).
England
Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers), Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints), Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby), Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs), Cadan Murley (Harlequins), Marcus Smith (Harlequins), Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints), Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears), Luke Cowan-Dickie (Sale Sharks), Will Stuart (Bath Rugby), Maro Itoje (Saracens) (capt), George Martin (Leicester Tigers), Tom Curry (Sale Sharks), Ben Curry (Sale Sharks), Ben Earl (Saracens).
Replacements:
Theo Dan (Saracens), Fin Baxter (Harlequins), Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers), Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers), Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins), Tom Willis (Saracens), Harry Randall (Bristol Bears), Fin Smith (Northampton Saints).
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (NZ)
ARs: James Doleman (NZ) & Hollie Davidson (Sco)
TMO: Glenn Newman (NZ)
FPRO: Richard Kelly (NZ)
Overall head-to-head: Played 142. Ireland 53 wins, 8 draws, 81 England wins.
Last five meetings: 2024: England 23 Ireland 22; 2023: Ireland 29 England 10; 2023: Ireland 29 England 16; 2022: England 15 Ireland 32; Ireland 32 England 18.
The first game will be crucial in turbo-charged race for Grand Slam – The Irish Times
As the Six Nations tournament kicks off this weekend, all eyes are on the teams vying for the coveted Grand Slam title. With the competition heating up and each team looking to make their mark, the first game of the tournament will be crucial in setting the tone for the rest of the matches.
In a turbo-charged race for the Grand Slam, every point and every win will count. The Irish Times predicts that the first game will be a key indicator of which teams are in top form and ready to take on the challenge.
With Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland, France, and Italy all hungry for victory, the competition is sure to be fierce. Fans can expect thrilling matches, nail-biting finishes, and unexpected upsets as the teams battle it out on the field.
So buckle up, rugby fans, because the race for the Grand Slam is about to kick into high gear. The first game will set the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating tournament filled with excitement, drama, and plenty of surprises. Let the games begin!
Rory McIlroy hit just the second hole-in-one of his PGA Tour career on Thursday, a remarkable slam dunk ace on Hole 15 of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Spyglass Hill.
The four-time major champion, playing in his first PGA Tour event of the year, took a wedge and drilled his shot 119 yards directly into the hole without bouncing, before celebrating with his caddie and playing partners, including Ryder Cup teammate Ludvig Åberg. His only other hole-in-one on the Tour came at the Travelers Championship in 2023.
“It’s such an elevated tee that the ball’s in the air and you know it’s online, but you don’t know whether to say ‘Go’ or ‘Sit’ or ‘Spin’ or ‘Release’ or whatever,” he said afterwards. “You’re looking at it and you’re watching where it might land on the green and the thing just disappears.
“It was a good swing, good wedge shot. It was obviously a nice little moment.”
Another of McIlroy’s Ryder Cup teammates, Shane Lowry, emulated the 26-time PGA Tour winner with his own ace at Pebble Beach’s iconic Hole 7, which he celebrated no less fervently despite the ball taking the more traditional route of landing on the green and rolling in.
It was the third of Lowry’s PGA Tour career, following holes-in-one at the Masters in 2016 and the Players Championship in 2022, and it marked the first time since 2009 that the Pebble Beach tournament has seen more than one ace in a single round, according to Sky Sports.
Both McIlroy and Lowry finished on six-under-par, two shots behind the leader, American Russell Henley. Jake Knapp, Justin Rose, Cam Davis, Sepp Straka, Rasmus Højgaard and Viktor Hovland each finished one shot behind Henley.
The tournament also saw the return of Scottie Scheffler, who was playing in his first competitive tournament of the year after sustaining what he called a “stupid” injury to his hand while rolling out ravioli dough with a wine glass on Christmas Day.
The world No. 1, who missed two tournaments to start the year, opened with a bogey but quickly settled in and made sure it was his only one of the day.
According to golf analyst Justin Ray, it was the 100th PGA Tour round since the beginning of 2022 in which Scheffler has played and made one or fewer bogeys. The American finished five-under-par.
“I like what I saw today,” he said afterwards, per The Associated Press. “I hit a few errant shots out there, but overall kept the course in front of me for the most part, so I was able to make a decent amount of birdies.”
The second round of the tournament begins on Friday.
Rory McIlroy hits remarkable slam dunk hole-in-one at Pebble Beach Pro-Am as Scottie Scheffler returns from ‘stupid’ injury
In a stunning display of skill and precision, Rory McIlroy wowed spectators at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a jaw-dropping hole-in-one that was nothing short of remarkable. The Northern Irish golfer hit a perfect shot that sailed through the air, bounced on the green, and then rolled straight into the cup for an unforgettable slam dunk ace.
But McIlroy wasn’t the only player making headlines at the prestigious tournament. Scottie Scheffler also made a triumphant return to the course after recovering from what he called a “stupid” injury. The American golfer had been sidelined for weeks due to a freak accident off the course, but he showed no signs of rust as he made his comeback with impressive play.
As the Pebble Beach Pro-Am continues, golf fans around the world are eagerly anticipating more thrilling moments and unforgettable shots from some of the sport’s biggest stars. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from this exciting event.
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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 Dunk Contest champion—will be joined by San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle, Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis and Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. in this year’s event.
McClung is obviously the main attraction.
He became not only the first G League player to ever appear in the Dunk Contest back in 2023, but also the first one to ever win it, dazzling fans with a series of memorable moves.
And he defended his title last year, clinching the win by dunking over NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.
McClung will be looking to become the first man to ever win three Dunk Contest titles in a row. He would also tie Nate Robinson for the most Dunk Contest championships (three) with a victory.
It was unclear if he would pursue the three-peat after his comments following last year’s events.
“I don’t know. We’ll think about it,” he told reporters after his 2024 win when questioned about going for a third straight title. “I’m not sure yet.”
He’ll have some top competition this time around, however. Castle has shown off some serious hops in his rookie season.
So has Buzelis. Both Castle and Buzelis have Slam Dunk Contest experience, albeit not at the NBA level, competing at the 2023 McDonald’s High School Dunk Contest.
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And Jackson’s dunking prowess dates back to his high school years.
So this should be a fun event. But until someone proves they can unseat McClung, he’ll remain the prohibitive favorite.
The much-anticipated 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is about to get even more exciting with the recent announcement of the participants. According to a report, rising stars Mac McClung and Stephon Castle have officially been added to the lineup, promising an electrifying display of athleticism and creativity on the court.
McClung, known for his high-flying dunks and explosive plays, has been making waves in the basketball world with his jaw-dropping performances. The young guard has quickly become a fan favorite and is sure to bring his signature style to the contest.
On the other hand, Castle, a dynamic guard with incredible leaping ability, is expected to give McClung a run for his money with his own impressive dunking skills. With both players known for their highlight-reel plays, fans can expect a thrilling showdown between these two rising stars.
As the anticipation builds for the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, basketball enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the chance to see McClung and Castle go head-to-head in what promises to be a memorable competition. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting event and be sure to catch all the action live.
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PEOPLE taking Ozempic to treat diabetes have been labelled ‘selfish’ with no regard for the wealthy after huge shortages of the weight loss drug were announced forcing many celebrities to speak out against improper use.
An outright ban on diabetics receiving the drug is now being called by some major eye-sunken Hollywood stars who look like shadows of their former selves.
“Have these people no shame? Why don’t they just fuck off and die?” asked British television personality, music manager and author Sharon Osborne.
With reports that supplies of Ozempic are still getting into the hands of diabetics via the black market, stars like Khloe Kardashian and Elon Musk are calling for huge fines to be implemented on those selling the drug to people who don’t need it for cosmetic reasons.
“What are we supposed to do? Eat healthy, do more exercise? No one’s got time for that!” Khloe Kardashian told her vast social media following yesterday in a heart wrenching before and after image post of her weighing scales depicting her weight gain from 59 kilos to 62 in just a matter of months, adding, “selfish diabetics have no idea the damage they’re causing people who actually need the drug to look good.”
Meanwhile, the tabloid media has denied glorifying the drug for use in treating diabetes and has vowed to focus more on emphasising the importance of getting it to those who need it.
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Diabetes is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. For those who require medication to manage their diabetes, such as Ozempic, the recent shortage of the drug has been causing major concerns. However, instead of showing empathy and understanding towards those affected, some celebrities have decided to slam diabetics for the shortage.
In a recent interview, several high-profile celebrities were quoted as saying that diabetics should be banned from using Ozempic because they are causing the shortage for everyone else. One celebrity even went so far as to say that diabetics should just “suck it up” and find an alternative medication.
This kind of attitude towards individuals struggling with a serious health condition is not only insensitive but also harmful. Diabetes is a chronic illness that requires constant management and monitoring, and medication shortages can have serious consequences for those affected.
Instead of blaming diabetics for the shortage of Ozempic, we should be focusing on finding solutions to ensure that everyone who needs the medication has access to it. It’s time for these celebrities to educate themselves on the realities of living with diabetes and show some compassion towards those who are struggling.
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 Dunk Contest champion—will be joined by San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle, Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis and Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. in this year’s event.
McClung is obviously the main attraction.
He became not only the first G League player to ever appear in the Dunk Contest back in 2023, but also the first one to ever win it, dazzling fans with a series of memorable moves.
And he defended his title last year, clinching the win by dunking over NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.
McClung will be looking to become the first man to ever win three Dunk Contest titles in a row. He would also tie Nate Robinson for the most Dunk Contest championships (three) with a victory.
It was unclear if he would pursue the three-peat after his comments following last year’s events.
“I don’t know. We’ll think about it,” he told reporters after his 2024 win when questioned about going for a third straight title. “I’m not sure yet.”
He’ll have some top competition this time around, however. Castle has shown off some serious hops in his rookie season.
So has Buzelis. Both Castle and Buzelis have Slam Dunk Contest experience, albeit not at the NBA level, competing at the 2023 McDonald’s High School Dunk Contest.
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Heading into tonight’s McDonald’s All American Game, Matas Buzelis is already receiving strong interest from several brands on a potential shoe deal.<br><br>The <a href=”https://twitter.com/DraftExpress?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@DraftExpress</a> projected #1 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft will sign with the G-League Ignite, and can sign a full shoe deal now. <a href=”https://t.co/Izveqn7D1Q”>pic.twitter.com/Izveqn7D1Q</a>
And Jackson’s dunking prowess dates back to his high school years.
So this should be a fun event. But until someone proves they can unseat McClung, he’ll remain the prohibitive favorite.
Exciting news for basketball fans as reports have emerged that rising stars Mac McClung and Stephon Castle are set to participate in the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
McClung, known for his explosive athleticism and highlight-reel dunks, has been turning heads with his high-flying acrobatics on the court. The former Georgetown standout is poised to bring his aerial antics to the NBA stage and compete against the best dunkers in the league.
On the other hand, Castle, a highly-touted prospect out of high school, has been making waves with his jaw-dropping dunks that have made him a viral sensation on social media. The young guard is expected to showcase his creativity and bounce in the dunk contest, much to the delight of basketball fans around the world.
With these two dynamic players set to take part in the slam dunk contest, fans can expect an electrifying display of athleticism, creativity, and showmanship. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling event as the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest approaches.
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Reigning two-time NBA slam dunk contest champion Mac McClung will compete in this year’s event at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, sources tell ESPN.
McClung, who signed a two-way contract with the Orlando Magic in October, will look to claim the first dunk contest three-peat.
The 6-foot-2 McClung dunked over 7-foot-1 Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal last year in Indianapolis to become the fifth player in NBA history to win back-to-back dunk contests.
No player has ever won three consecutive dunk contests, though Nate Robinson is a three-time champion.
A guard, McClung led the G League in scoring with 25.7 points per game in 2023-24, and was named G League MVP for the Osceola Magic.
After making a splash in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest for the past two years, Mac McClung is officially making his return to the competition, looking to secure a historic 3-peat victory.
The high-flying guard has wowed fans and judges alike with his jaw-dropping dunks, showcasing his incredible athleticism and creativity in the air. From windmill jams to between-the-legs slams, McClung has proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the dunk contest.
With his sights set on becoming the first player in recent memory to win three consecutive dunk contests, McClung is preparing to bring his A-game to the court once again. Fans can expect nothing short of electrifying performances and mind-blowing dunks from the talented young player.
Will Mac McClung be able to make history and secure a 3-peat victory in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest? Stay tuned to find out as the competition heats up and the high-flying action unfolds.
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