The San Antonio Spurs took Castle with the No. 4 pick in the 2024 NBA draft out of UConn. Castle was the Big East freshman of the year as the Huskies won the national championship. The rookie has started 25 games for the Spurs this season and is averaging 11 points, three rebounds and two assists this season.

Magic guard Mac McClung will reportedly compete in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, California.

Star Weekend continues to be a spectacle unlike any other sports exhibition, in large part due to its fun contests leading up to the All-Star Game. One of the most popular of those competitions, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest is always a hot ticket at this time of the year.

During the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend festivities in San Francisco, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest will feature some young talent in the league. Among the headliners reported so far include Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs), Matas Buzelis (Chicago Bulls), and Andre Jackson Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks).

For years, fans have complained about the NBA Dunk Contest not having big stars. In the last decade, the only time fans have been invested in it is when Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon were a part of it.

Mac McClung, a two-time NBA Slam Dunk champion, has committed to the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest at next month’s All-Star weekend in San Francisco.

McClung aims to make history in this year's contest. If he wins, he will tie Nate Robinson for the most slam dunk contest titles ever, with three wins. Additionally, he would be the first player to win three consecutive contests.

The Slam Dunk Contest used to have huge names in the NBA competing to showcase their elite athleticism. Whether it’s Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard, or Kobe Bryant,

For most of the decade, the New York Knicks were a slam dunk for slam dunks. That won't be the case this time around. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, the four-man f