The 2016 Dunk Contest featured Will Barton, Andre Drummond, Gordon and LaVine, with a judging panel featuring Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Tracy McGrady, George Gervin and Dikembe Mutombo.

NBA All-Star Saturday is in the books, and the marquee event gave us a few show-stopping highlights. Carter Bryant, Keshad Johnson, Jase Richardson and Jaxson Hayes all brought their best stuff to the rim, and Johnson emerged as the winner.

SportsLine expert Mike Barner just revealed his NBA picks and All-Star Weekend predictions for Saturday's NBA dunk contest with Mac McClung not in the field

My 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest predictions and NBA picks for the event, featuring Carter Bryant, Jaxson Hayes, Keshad Johnson, and Jase Richardson.

Jordan Kilganon performed his signature "Scorpion Dunk" during the 2016 NBA All-Star Game.

Damian Lillard won his third career 3-point Contest on a repaired Achilles and a little-known Heat player won the Dunk Contest

Justin Champagnie, Shaedon Sharpe and Jalen Smith lead in Dunk Score as we review the jams with the best scores through the All-Star break.

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest took a step back without Mac McClung. But McClung had to take his own step back to earn what Keshad Johnson already has with the Heat – a consistent NBA role.

Chicago Bulls guard Mac McClung is one of the all-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champions, tying Nate Robinson's record of three career victories. Why isn't McClung participating in this year's competition during 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at Inglewood's Intuit Dome? Well, he told Hoops Hype he thought it best to give the event a break for a bit.