About a year ago at this time, Mac McClung thought his dunk contest days were done. He’d been in the contest at the NBA’s All-Star weekend twice, won it

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.

Mac McClung has gone two-for-two in his Slam Dunk contest appearances, cementing himself as one of the best performers in the NBA All-Star weekend's premier event. He will attempt to join Nate Robinson as the only three-time dunk winner on Saturday.