NBA AT&T Slam Dunk Contest 2024: Mac McClung bests Jaylen Brown, repeats as champion, History.

WHO captured the 2024 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest?

Let’s call it the Mac-A-Shaq.

It was the perfect combination and contrast for a small guy and big guy Saturday at All-Star Weekend. Mac McClung (6-2) elevated over retired Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal (7-1) with a reverse to go back-to-back in the contest.

It was a sweet defense by McClung, who once again competed as a member in the G-League, last year with the Delaware Blue Coats, this time with the Osceola Magic. He scored 50 with all the judges on the winning dunk.

Runner up was Jaylen Brown, whose first of two dunks in the final round was a tribute — wearing the high school jersey of Terrance Clarke, the Boston-born 19-year-old died in a car crash three months before the 2021 draft. Clarke was drafted posthumously by the league in the first round.

Jaime Jaquez of the Heat and Westchester Knicks G-Leaguer Jacob Toppin were first-round eliminations.

McClung became the first player since Zach LaVine in 2015-16 to repeat as champion. Asked if he’ll try for three straight, he was non-committal: “I would never say never … It’s an honor to be here.”

— Shaun Powell

When is the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.?

There is no set time for the dunk contest, but it is typically the last event of NBA All-Star Saturday Night. The festivities begin at 8 p.m. ET.

The 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest will start on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. ET in Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, Indiana as part of NBA All-Star 2024.

Nationally Kick-off times:

5 p.m. PT

6 p.m. MT

7 p.m. CT

8 p.m. ET

How to Watch & stream All-Star Slam Dunk Contest on TV, Channel.

The league's annual star-studded showcase for celebrities returns with various stars, musician, NBA legends players set to compete on Saturday, Feb. 17.

The 2024 All-Star Slam Dunk Contest— is set for Saturday, will be nationally Air on TNT and stream live on TNTdrama.com.

Which players are participating in the 2024 All-Star Slam Dunk.?

Will Mac defend his dunking crown... or will Jaylen, Jaime or Jacob win #ATTSlamDunk?

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Heat)

Mac McClung (G League, Osceola Magic) - WINNER

Jacob Toppin (Knicks)

LAST YEAR WINNER: Philadelphia Sixers' Mac McClung won the 2023 AT&T Slam Dunk contest on State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse over by beating New York Knicks' Jericho Sims.

How does the scoring for the NBA Dunk Contest work?

The four contestants each get two dunk entries in the first round, with scores for each dunk of the night ranging from a maximum of 50 to a minimum of 30. The two contestants with the highest combined score for their two dunks advance to the finals, with a tie being decided by the judges.

Players get three attempts to complete each of their dunks in both rounds, with the NBA defining an attempt as a player controlling the basketball and moving it toward the rim. Any props used in a dunk attempt must be approved in advance by the NBA Basketball Operations department.

The same rules apply in the final round, with the contestant with the highest combined score for their two dunks winning the competition.

If tied after the final round, the two contestants will compete in a one-dunk dunk-off.