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The Slam Dunk Contest Underwhelmed Once Again, Here's How the NBA Can Fix It
- The 2026 Slam Dunk Contest drew a weak field with no marquee NBA stars, dampening the event’s appeal.
- NBA stars have often skipped the Dunk Contest due to injury risk and social media fear of failure.
- Experts propose bigger prize money to attract top players, similar to in-season tournaments.
- Some suggest making the Dunk Contest a team event to raise stakes and excitement.
- The article cites the NBA Cup as a benchmark for incentives and competition.
- Injury and lineup decisions have kept players away from the Dunk Contest in recent years.
- Past stars who participated helped sustain the contest’s prestige in previous decades.
- The piece notes that some stars have historically declined invites, impacting field strength.
- The article discusses how public calls and financial incentives could motivate star players to participate.
- The author suggests leveraging playoff-level incentives to revitalize the Dunk Contest's appeal.
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