Stephon Castle confirmed he will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest, and the Spurs rookie received some tips from Hall of Famer Vince Carter.

Stephon Castle, who was also selected Monday for the Rising Stars Challenge, joined TNT’s pregame show on Tuesday to talk about his selection for the All-Star weekend events. He also got the

LaVine teased he might have to make one more Dunk Contest appearance as he helped his young teammate prep for the 2025 edition.

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It is starting to feel egregious, though, that McClung continues to participate without a roster spot in the NBA. Currently signed to a two-way deal for the Orlando Magic, the 26-year-old former undrafted free agent has played just five minutes in the NBA so far this season.

Mac McClung will compete against Bucks second-year player Andre Jackson Jr., Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis and Spurs rookie Stephon Castle.

Mac McClung will return to the NBA's slam dunk contest, he confirmed Monday on social media. The Orlando Magic two-way player won the event in 2023 and 2024.

On 'NBA on TNT' Castle joined the show to discuss his selection to participate in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge, an exhibition tournament which will take place on Feb. 14. As of Tuesday, Castle was rated the NBA's top rookie in the 'KIA Rookie Ladder'.

The field for the NBA slam dunk contest is set, with Mac McClung reportedly joining as the fourth and final participant, per ESPN's Sham Charania. McClung will attempt to win the contest for the third straight year,

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

Shams Charania of ESPN first reported on Monday afternoon that McClung would join San Antonio’s Stephon Castle, Matas Buzelis of Chicago and Milwaukee’s Andre Jackson Jr. in the event.