Mac McClung, Castle and All Participants Revealed for 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Andrew PetersFebruary 5, 2025

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The NBA Slam Dunk Contest participants are set.

This year’s event will feature Orlando Magic G Leaguer Mac McClung, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle, Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis and Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr.

The Dunk Contest will take place on Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. ET in San Francisco.

NBA @NBA🌟 The 2025 #ATTSlamDunk field! 🌟#StateFarmSaturday: 2/15, 8:00pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/f3pm8b0vmS

McClung might not be a familiar name to many NBA fans as he’s played just five NBA games since 2021 and has appeared in just one game this season. But those who tuned into the last two dunk contests are well aware of who McClung is.

McClung, who first gained recognition for his ridiculous dunks in high school, has won the last two dunk contests.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReportMAC MCCLUNG. pic.twitter.com/LOMMjxLMSn

Bleacher Report @BleacherReportMAC MCCLUNG OVER SHAQ.

50-PIECE. pic.twitter.com/VHvcOZdRCI

McClung is the veteran in this year’s dunk contest, as the other three players will be participating for the first time.

Castle, the No. 4 pick in the 2024 draft out of UConn, is putting together a phenomenal rookie year, averaging 12.2 points per game and making a strong case for Rookie of the Year. His first year in the league has, of course, included a handful of big dunks.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReportRookie Stephon Castle has agreed to do the Dunk Contest this season, per @ShamsCharania 🔥👏 pic.twitter.com/1qocA2D7o3

Buzelis was the No. 11 pick in the 2024 draft after cutting his teeth with G League Ignite rather than the traditional college route. His rookie year hasn’t been very notable thus far as he’s putting up just 5.4 points per game, but he’s looking to turn heads in the Dunk Contest.

Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls.@BuzelisMatas can get 🆙

The best dunks from his rookie season so far 🍿 pic.twitter.com/COKWEbAqtT

Jackson, a second-round pick in the 2023 draft, is averaging 4 points and 3.3 boards per game this season, playing 17.5 minutes per contest. He should bring some exciting dunks to this year’s event as he clearly doesn’t lack any bounce.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReportANDRE JACKSON’S HEAD WAS ABOVE THE RIM ON THIS DUNK 😱 pic.twitter.com/xQ8lyBSd3H

This year’s Dunk Contest isn’t exactly a star-studded affair, but it should, like always, have plenty of excitement.