NBA Dunk Contest

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The Wild Ride of the 2024 NBA Dunk Contest: Controversies, Victories, and Nostalgia

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A recap of the chaos and triumphs in the 2024 NBA Dunk Contest that left fans in disbelief

The 2024 NBA Dunk Contest took fans on a rollercoaster ride as Mac McClung secured his back-to-back title, but not without sparking controversies and disappointing reactions. The event, once a highlight of the NBA All-Star Weekend, faced criticism for lacking star power and questionable judging. Despite the excitement of McClung's victory, many felt the contest was losing its appeal.

Amidst the chaos, former Sixers star Joel Embiid shared his thoughts on the dunk contest, highlighting the need for more star players like Anthony Edwards to revive the competition. The judges' decisions were heavily scrutinized, with fans questioning the fairness of the scoring and suggesting potential rigging.

As McClung defended his crown in 2024 against fierce competitors, including Jaylen Brown and Jaime Jaquez Jr., the dunk contest's future remained uncertain. The lack of star power and the unpredictability of judging continued to plague the once-iconic event, leaving NBA enthusiasts craving for a revitalized contest in 2025.

In the midst of the drama, NBA legend Paul Pierce added a touch of humor and nostalgia, likening the dunk contest to a fickle ex-girlfriend. Despite the controversies, moments of joy were found in Aaron Gordon's witty jokes and McClung's impressive dunks, creating a mix of chaos and entertainment that defined the 2024 NBA Dunk Contest.

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Aaron Gordon, NBA Twitter react to Slam Dunk Contest: 'I probably ... (Yahoo Sports)

Mac McClung secured his second consecutive NBA Dunk Contest title on Saturday night, but fans were disappointed with the event, missing the excitement of ...

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2024 NBA All-Star: The Slam Dunk Contest is broken for one simple ... (CBSSports.com)

Most of them would likely fall back to the "who." Curry is the greatest shooter in the history of basketball. Ionescu is a rising WNBA star. Pitting them ...

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Could Anthony Edwards be the player to save the NBA dunk contest? (Sports Illustrated)

TNT's Reggie Miller believes the contest is missing star players like Edwards.

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NBA Dunk Contest judging was so bad it felt rigged (SB Nation)

McClung won the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, becoming the first back-to-back winner since Zach LaVine in 2015 and 2016. McClung was deserving as the winner — the ...

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NBA fans slammed the 2024 dunk contest judges for their favorable ... (For The Win)

Mac McClung was the rightful favorite to win the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk contest after putting on a good show to claim the title in 2023.

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Sixers star Joel Embiid gives thoughts on 2024 NBA dunk contest (Sixers Wire)

The dunk contest featured another win for former Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung. The dunking dynamo was on a two-way deal with the Sixers in the ...

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4 superstars NBA needs to create the best Slam Dunk Contest in 2025 (ClutchPoints)

McClung decided to defend his crown in 2024, and he was able to stave off Jaylen Brown, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Jacob Toppin in order to do so.

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The NBA dunk contest is crapshoot that lacks star power (Deadspin)

G-Leaguer Mac McClung defended his dunk contest title successfully.

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Paul Pierce Drops 'Love Advice' as NBA Dunk Contest Fails to Spark ... (EssentiallySports)

Paul Pierce reflects on the Dunk Contest as basketball's elusive 'ex-girlfriend,' sharing insights on the irresistible allure of nostalgia.

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NBA fans loved Aaron Gordon's callback joke after the 2024 dunk ... (For The Win)

NBA fans loved Aaron Gordon's callback joke after the 2024 dunk contest's bizarre judging · Share this article · Advertisement · This was how Twitter reacted to ...

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Aaron Gordon, NBA Twitter react to Slam Dunk Contest: 'I probably ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

Mac McClung secured his second consecutive NBA Dunk Contest title on Saturday night, but fans were disappointed with the event, missing the excitement of ...

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Sixers star Joel Embiid gives thoughts on 2024 NBA dunk contest (Yahoo Sports)

McClung won his second consecutive dunk contest on Saturday after he completed a big dunk over NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal. He earned a score of 50 ...

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NBA Dunk Contest brings flashbacks of Hamidou Diallo soaring ... (Oklahoman.com)

Hamidou Diallo played parts of three seasons in OKC, but the highlight of his Thunder career came during All-Star Weekend 2019, in Diallo's rookie season.

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Ja Morant Teases Possible Dunk Contest Appearance (Sports Illustrated)

Being a star player of course does not make someone a great dunker, but there are certainly some NBA stars that would be incredible in a Dunk Contest setting.

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Ja Morant Responds to Fan Pleading for Him to Participate in NBA ... (Bleacher Report)

Ja Morant told B/R's Taylor Rooks back in 2021 that he would only consider participating in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest if he was paid $1 million.

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Could Ja Morant participate in the NBA Slam Dunk contest? The ... (The Commercial Appeal)

NBA fans have been trying to get Ja Morant to do the dunk contest for years, but the Grizzlies star has never committed.

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Joel Embiid Roasted NBA's Dunk Contest Judges Over ... (AthlonSports.com)

Multiple high scores were given out by the NBA's Dunk Contest judges, which featured Dominique Wilkins, Fred Jones, Gary Payton, Mitch Richmond, and Darnell ...

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