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The best dunkers in the NBA, and NBA G League, are on display tonight in the 2025 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, as participants vie for a spot among some of the most exciting players in history.

Mac McClung (Slam Dunk Contest) and Damian Lillard (3-Point Contest) are each vying for a three-peat. The Sporting News gets you set with everything that you need to know about NBA All-Star ...

When it comes to the dunk contest, there is no doubt ... behind his back to switch from his right hand to left before the slam. But McClung was up to the task and now has as many dunk contest ...