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• NBA great Carmelo Anthony poses suggestions to fix All-Star Weekend

While basketball fans used to mark their calendars for the annual Slam Dunk Contest and All-Star Game, the festivities have become an afterthought to many....2025
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• Blazers’ Shaedon Sharpe throws down NBA Dunk of the Year

We needed this in the Dunk Contest. Portland Trail Blazers’ guard/forward Shaedon Sharpe has turned down the dunk contest multiple times at this point, but he might need to do it in order to save the competition. The high flyer has a bevy of highlight reel dunks to his name in his young career, but this one might take the cake as the 2024-2025 NBA Dunk of the Year. SHAEDON SHARPE.DUNK OF THE YEA...2025
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• EXCLUSIVE: Mac McClung Gives Honest Thoughts on Achieving ‘Insane’ Feat, Future in NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung got real on how it feels to be the first player in NBA history to win the Slam Dunk Contest three years in a row....2025
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• Aaron Gordon Makes Bold Claim About His 2016 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Performance, Calls Out Legendary Dunker
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon thinks the 2016 NBA Dunk Contest was the greatest and believes his dunks are better than Vince Carter's....2025
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Celtics superstar is investing in a community that helped make him who he is today. OAKLAND, Calif. — It took less than a year for Jaylen Brown to fall in love with the city of Oakland. In 2015, the 18-year-old basketball player, a freshman at UC Berkley, frequently ventured south from his prestigious university, eager to explore the nearby c...2025
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• Ja Morant ‘might’ compete in 2026 All-Star Dunk Contest after McClung’s three peat
Since no one else has been willing to risk it all for the spotlight, Mac McClung has decided to take over the All-Star Weekend’s Slam Dunk contest for the past three years, becoming the first-ever player to conquer the title for three-consecutive campaigns. This past Saturday night, the Orlando star beat rookie Stephon Castle in […] The post Ja Morant ‘might’ compete in 2026 All-Star ...2025
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• The NBA Dunk Contest is just as good as ever. What’s changed is the world around it

Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images 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. SAN FRANCISCO — Basketball loves revisionist history. From softening big, heartbreaking losses in hindsight or myth-making a game where someone was sick and rallied to play into an analogous-b...2025
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• NBA All-Star 2024: Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest, “Steph vs. Sabrina” preview & predictions

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Let’s give out our predictions for the dunk contest, 3-point contest, and more on All-Star Saturday. The 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be a celebration of the biggest stars in today’s game, with so many living legends gracing the court together to put on a show for the fans. Before the All-Star Game tips off on Sunday, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest a...2024
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• Aaron Gordon needed the Nuggets as much as they needed him
Aaron Gordon’s evolution as a player happened right on time for the Nuggets. The rosters at the 2013 McDonald’s All-American Game were headlined by four combo forwards lined up at the top of the class recruiting rankings. Each player had a unique blend of skills they put on display during practice scrimmages at Attack Athletics on the West Side of Chicago. Andrew Wiggins was the Canadian mystery m...2023
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• Arrowheadlines: Tyler Boyd believes his injury was the reason the Bengals lost the AFC Championship Game
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, May 31 The latest Bengals’ Tyler Boyd - Would’ve beaten Chiefs if I was healthy | ESPN In his first day of offseason workouts, the veteran wide receiver met with reporters for the first time since the AFC championship loss to Kansas City, where he suffered a deep thigh bruise early in the second quarter of the 23-20 loss. ...2023
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• Diallo soars over Shaq, claims slam-dunk crown
OKC's Hamidou Diallo wowed the crowd by dunking over Shaquille O'Neal and hanging on the rim by his elbow, and went on to top Dennis Smith Jr. in the final to win the slam dunk contest....2019
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• Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell to compete in Verizon Slam Dunk contest
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell will compete in the Verizon Slam Dunk contest during NBA All-Star weekend in Los Angeles after Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon left because of a hip injury....2018
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• Donovan Mitchell to replace Aaron Gordon in Slam Dunk contest
A post shared by Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) on Feb 2, 2018 at 9:07pm PST Aaron Gordon, our favorite to win the upcoming 2018 Slam Dunk contest at All-Star weekend, will miss the event due to a hip injury. Young talented Jazz star Donovan Mitchell will reportedly be his replacement. Here’s the Deseret News: As the Utah [...]...2018
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• Sources: Jazz's Mitchell joining dunk contest
Magic forward Aaron Gordon is pulling out of the dunk contest with a hip flexor injury and will be replaced by Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell....2018
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• Donovan Mitchell To Replace Aaron Gordon in 2018 Slam Dunk Contest

Donovan Mitchell will reportedly replace Aaron Gordon in the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell is expected to replace Orlando’s Aaron Gordon in the dunk contest on NBA All-Star weekend, league sources tell ESPN. Gordon withdrew with a hip injury. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 5, 2018 A strained […] The pos...2018
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• Brandon Ingram Has Started Turning the Corner for Los Angeles Lakers
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• A Weekend with the Busiest Man in New York City, All-Star MVP Russell Westbrook
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"Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images The annual discourse around “fixing the Dunk Contest” misses that it’s never needed stars."

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"The NBA Dunk Contest was a flop once again, with the only shining light being Mac McClung and the NBA world is reacting."

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"Here’s how NBA players around the league are reacting to the […] The post NBA Players React to Mac McClung’s Mind-Blowing Dunk Contest Performance appeared first on Basketball Forever."

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"It was one of the most forgettable Dunk Contests we’ve seen in a while and as it turns out, even Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant had to chime in on the letdown."

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"Michael Jordan’s shrug, LeBron James’ block, Kobe Bryant’s 81 points, Chris Andersen missing 748735 dunks during the 2005 Slam Dunk Contest, etc."

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"and Aaron Gordon each scored a perfect 50 on their first three dunks, but the Jones' windmill jam sealed the Slam Dunk Contest win for the Heat forward."

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"What: 2019 Dunk Contest"

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"Mitchell leads the class in throwback dunk contest"

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"The post Report: Zach LaVine Declined 2017 Dunk Contest Invite appeared first on SLAMonline."

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"Last year, Zach LaVine put the NBA's Slam Dunk Contest back on the map."

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"Green, who won the 2007 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, has an excellent three-point stroke and a great deal of athleticism, which allows him to make plays above the rim."

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"The post Gerald Green and Archie Goodwin Held a Dunk Contest After Practice (VIDEO) appeared first on SLAMonline."

• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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• 3 winners, 2 losers from NBA All-Star weekend

Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Steph Curry and Mac McClung came away as the weekend’s biggest winner. Fans of basketball largely left disappointed. SAN FRANCISCO — NBA All-Star weekend has come and gone, and with it, so has another weekend of the NBA really hoping players take things seriously before rolling out a subpar product that largely angers its fanbase. This tim...2025
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• Giants news, 2/17: Mock draft, 2025 turnaround, more headlines

New York Giants headlines for Monday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View 4-round New York Giants mock draft, 1.0: A quarterback, and a lot of defense Is a 2025 turnaround by the New York Giants possible? 33rd Team predicts top 2025 free agent contracts: Which players fit the Giants? Big Blue View mailbag: Evan Neal, void years, bridge QBs, more Can Joe Schoen work (cap) magic t...2025
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• NBA All-Star Saturday: Mac McClung thrills in dunk contest 3-peat with perfect night, dunk over car; Tyler Herro wins 3-point contest

Mac McClung is a worthy three-peat dunk contest champion....2025
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for February 15, 2025

Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images Fountains Up! Jaylon Thompson writes that Carlos Estévez is pumped to be with the Royals. “Just pounding the strike zone right there,” Estévez said after his bullpen session. “I knew the locations I had to go with my changeup and slider. “But with my fastball, I’ve just gotta keep pounding the strike zone. You know, just getting through that first bullpen...2025
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• The NBA Dunk Contest is just as good as ever. What’s changed is the world around it
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• NBA All-Star 2025 predictions and preview for dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and more

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Here are our predictions for the 2025 NBA dunk contest, three-point contest, and skill challenge. The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is here with a bizarre new format, a no-name dunk contest, and Damian Lillard going for a three-point shootout three-peat. Before the main event gets underway on Sunday, All-Star Saturday features the Skills Challenge, 3-Point Conte...2025
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• Bucks’ Jackson Commits To Dunk Contest; McClung Undecided
Bucks wing Andre Jackson has joined Matas Buzelis and Stephon Castle as young players who have committed to the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend, reports Shams Charania of ESPN. The 36th overall pick of the 2023 draft, Jackson has started 31 of his 39 appearances in his second season, averaging 3.6 points and […]...2025
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• Magic Converting Mac McClung To Two-Way Contract
The Magic are filling one of their open two-way slots by converting Mac McClung‘s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). A 6’2″ guard, McClung is the reigning G League Most Valuable Player and a two-time dunk contest champion. In 41 Showcase Cup and regular season games for […]...2024
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• Raptors To Retire Vince Carter's No. 15 On Nov. 2nd

The Toronto Raptors will retire the No. 15 jersey of Vince Carter on Nov. 2nd when they play the Sacramento Kings. Carter will be the first player in Raptors' history to have his jersey retired. Carter was acquired in a draft night trade in 1998 and quickly became one of the NBA's most popular players when he won Rookie of the Year and subsequently the Dunk Contest in 2000. Carter led the Raptors ...2024
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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• 3 winners, 2 losers from NBA All-Star weekend
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• Mac McClung, NBA Dunk Contest savior, almost didn’t even participate a third time

Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Mac McClung’s dunk contest threepeat was a triumph of love over fear. In winning the NBA Dunk Contest a third time, Mac McClung may have done something even bigger: save the entire event... at least according to some headlines from around the internet the next morning. Deadspin wrote a story trumpeting “How Mac McClung Might Just Save (the) ...2025
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• Three-Peat For Mac McClung In Dunk Contest

Mac McClung ensured his place alongside the other legends in NBA dunk contest history by winning the event for the third straight time Saturday night. McClung got perfect scores on all four of his dunks and was a clear favorite of the Chase Center crowd. His final-round victory came over Spurs rookie Stephon Castle, who […]...2025
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• Mac McClung Wins 2025 All-Star Dunk Contest; First Three-Peat Champion

Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung won the 2025 All-Star Dunk Contest. McClung won with four perfect 50-point scores on all of his dunks, including jumping over a car on his first dunk of the night. In addition, McClung became the first three-peat winner in the history of the event. Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs finished second in the event....2025
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• Stephon Castle Named Rising Stars MVP, Team C Advances To Sunday's All-Star Game

Stephon Castle was named Rising Stars MVP as Team C will advance to play in Sunday's All-Star Game. Castle will also participate in Saturday's Dunk Contest, making him the first player since Blake Griffin in 2011 to participate in all three nights of All-Star Weekend. Castle scored 11 points to go with three assists in Team's C 25-14 win in the final. Castle's team also includes Keyonte George, Da...2025
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• NBA All-Star Saturday night: Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest live updates, highlights, results

The action starts 8 p.m. ET Saturday on TNT with the Skills Challenge before moving on to the 3-point Contest and then the Slam Dunk Contest....2025
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• NBA All-Star 2025 predictions and preview for dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and more
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• NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2025: Schedule, past results, roster, format, winners, scoring, judges

Mac McClung is going for history — nobody has ever won the Dunk Contest three years in a row....2025
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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• Mac McClung, NBA Dunk Contest savior, almost didn’t even participate a third time
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• Meet The 2025 NBA Dunk Contest Participants
The 2025 NBA Dunk Contest will surely be a highlight of NBA All-Star Weekend 2025, with some big-time high fliers. It’s the moment where flight becomes art. Where the rim is just a suggestion, and the impossible feels within reach. Since its debut, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been a showcase of pure athleticism […] The post Meet The 2025 NBA Dunk Contest Participants appeared first on Bas...2025
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• 2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 1

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports An uneven start to the season. I didn’t set out to be a baseball writer. I just kind of fell into it. I was sitting in the same spot that you, the reader, occupied back in 2017 and even before. I loved this space from its creation and was a commenter on a regular basis. When its previous writer rode off into the sunset after the 2016 championship, I was just ...2024
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• 'Cmon judges': NBA All-Star Weekend told by social media

From the Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu shootout to the dunk contest judges, these moments defined NBA All-Star Weekend....2024
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• 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend live updates: Skills challenge, 3-point contest, dunk contest

NBA All-Star weekend continues Saturday with the highly anticipated skills, 3-point and dunk contests. Here are the top moments!...2024
• Team Dunk Contest to the Legends Classic: Revisiting NBA All-Star Weekends of old
Let's revisit some particularly memorable moments from All-Star Weekend over the years....2024
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• NBA All-Star 2023: Top HBCU Classic moments and more

Here are the sights, sounds, biggest moments and top plays from All-Star Weekend's lineup featuring the NBA's dunk contest, 3-point shootout and skills competition....2023

• Gerald Green to Heat: Latest Contract Details, Comments, and Reaction
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• Zach LaVine Says He Would Beat LeBron James in a Dunk Contest (VIDEO)
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• Zach LaVine Says He Would Beat LeBron James in a Dunk Contest
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• Jason Richardson Retires: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Report: Andrew Wiggins to Participate in 2015 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
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• Even Splash Brothers Can't Overshadow Greatest NBA Dunk Contest Showdown Ever
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• WATCH: All Of Aaron Gordon’s Dunks From The Dunk Contest
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• 6-1 Jordan Kilganon Debuts Incredible ‘Lost And Found’ Dunk (VIDEO)
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• NBC Considering 5 PM Eastern Start For 2026 NBA All-Star Game

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will take place at the Los Angeles Clippers' Intuit Dome on February 15th and will be televised by NBC. NBA and NBC have discussed starting the game at 5 PM Eastern as opposed to its traditional start after 8 PM Eastern. NBC will also be televising the 2026 Olympics from Milan that weekend, but its coverage that day will long be over even with the earlier start. The NBA...2025
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for February 15, 2025
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• 2025 NBA All-Star schedule: Where to watch, TV channel, live stream for Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout, more

The fun started Friday in San Francisco with the Rising Stars Challenge and will conclude Sunday with the All-Star Game tournament...2025
• 2025 Slam Dunk contest predictions, odds, participants: NBA All-Star Saturday picks, bets by proven expert

NBA expert Matt Severance, who is on an 87-54 roll on NBA picks, has locked in his picks for the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk contest on Saturday...2025
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• 2025 NBA Slam Dunk contest odds, field, picks, predictions, start time: Best bets from expert on 80-52 run

SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday's NBA dunk contest as Mac McClung looks to win his third in a row...2025
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• 2025 NBA Slam Dunk contest odds, picks, predictions, start time: Best bets from expert on 80-52 run

SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday's NBA dunk contest as Mac McClung looks to win his third in a row...2025
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• NBA All-Star 2025 predictions and preview for dunk contest, 3-point shootout, and more
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• Why Stephen A. Smith Believes LeBron James ‘Ruined’ Dunk Contest

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest doesn’t have nearly the same fanfare it used to and Stephen A. Smith believes LeBron James is to blame. The Dunk Contest over the weekend turned out to be exciting, but there wasn’t much buzz going into the event at Vivint Arena. None of the competitors were household names and […] The post Why Stephen A. Smith Believes LeBron James ‘Ruined’ ...2023
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• Dwight Howard casually admits to sex in Superman cape on Jake Paul’s podcast

Ready for the weirdest story of the day? Embrace yourselves. Current NBA free agent big man Dwight Howard revealed on Jake Paul’s podcast that he’s had sex in his iconic Superman cape from the 2008 Slam Dunk Contest multiple times, per TMZ Sports. Yes, you heard that correctly. Paul’s girlfriend Julia Rose asked Howard if […] The post Dwight Howard casually admits to sex in...2022
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• 2022 NBA All-Star Game: Ja Morant puts Dunk Contest to shame with two absurd alley-oop slams in first half
Morant put on a show in his first All-Star Game...2022
• Aaron Gordon's drone act sets tone for All-Star dunk contest buzzkill
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• A Letter to My First Poster Victim: You're Not Alone
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• Building the NBA's 1st, 2nd and 3rd All-Endorsement Teams
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• Packers' Davante Adams Throws Down Sick 360, Between-the-Legs Dunk
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• A Weekend with the Busiest Man in New York City, All-Star MVP Russell Westbrook
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