The NBA Slam Dunk Contest was once more value watching resulting from Mac McClung placing on a present. After the competition, Ja Morant went on social media and confirmed curiosity in collaborating subsequent yr whereas additionally lobbying for Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon to affix him. The Sacramento Kings guard heard the decision, and he had a response to Morant that will get individuals excited.
“Considering I may need too once more,” LaVine wrote on X, previously Twitter.
LaVine is a two-time NBA Slam Dunk contest winner, and he went on to defeat Gordon in each of these matchups. Some would say that was the final time the dunk contest was truly fascinating and full of pleasure. The previous few years have not been the perfect, however McClung saved the day this yr after dunking over a automotive.
Not solely did LaVine and Morant present curiosity in competing subsequent yr, however Giannis Antetokounmpo additionally mentioned that he would be a part of if Morant did. It appears like it could be as much as Morant if any of the celebrities take part, however it’s arduous to take them at their phrases proper now. Nonetheless, McClung thinks that it could make for good competitors, however he additionally hasn’t dedicated to collaborating once more subsequent season.
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“I’m flattered. I believe these guys are so enjoyable to observe,” McClung mentioned by way of The Athletic’s Joe Vardon. “I believe individuals wish to see greater stars in it and I’d like to see that. However I believe it’s vital for the individuals in it to wish to do it.
“I used to be most likely interested by hanging it up after this one, however I by no means wish to say by no means.”
It might be a deal with to see a few of the largest stars compete within the dunk contest so All-Star Weekend can get again to the aggressive nature that it as soon as had.