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While there is always plenty of interest in the All-Star Game , one could easily argue that the highlight of the NBA ’s weekend-long event is the Slam Dunk Contest and with this year’s edition seeing the likes of Jalen Brown participating, that argument has been given even more legitimacy. Some things to note about the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Off the bat, we’ve got the defending champion Mac McClung. Described as a professional dunker, McClung is attempting to become the first participant to win back-to-back dunk contests since Zach LaVine did so back in the 2015-16 season. Speaking of the past, it’s got to be said that we haven’t seen this much hype about the contest since the days when superstars such as Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, and Vince Carter took to the court. Indeed, that’s precisely why Jalen Brown’s participation makes things interesting. Jaylen Brown on dunking & why he’s doing the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest: “When it comes to dunking on somebody, I think...

The NBA All-Star Skills Challenge is a thrilling event that showcases the versatility and talent of some of the league’s brightest stars. In the 2024 edition, players from three teams— Team Pacers , Team Top Picks , and Team All-Stars —will com Pet e in the Taco Bell Skills Challenge. The 2024 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge will take place on Saturday, February 17, 2024 , starting at 8:00 PM ET as part of the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night festivities. The NBA is set to feature this LED court during the All Star Weekend in Indianapolis with live replays, player tracking & immersive animations as well as colour changes & Game stats. This will be for the skills challenge, slam dunk and 3-point contests.pic.twitter.com/lLlSuk4gS6 — Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) February 15, 2024 What is the format and the rules of the NBA All-Star Skills challenge? Each player competes individually, with two teammates serving as rebounders. The challenge involves shooting from ...