NBA 2026 slam dunk contest has its 1st participants!
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Three-time defending NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung will not defend his title, electing not to participate in the 2026 All-Star showcase.
LeBron James made it clear he has no interest in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, bluntly dismissing the idea at age 41.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has never competed in the Slam Dunk Contest over his 23-year career, but head coach JJ Redick joked that the league will try to get the 41-year-old involved after his three slam dunks during a 142-111 road win over the Washington Wizards on Friday evening.