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sports15h ago

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Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat won the slam dunk title, edging Carter Bryant after a dramatic final with perfect scores for Bryant on his first attempt.
Johnson opened with a standout final dunk, sprinting from the free throw line and delivering a one-handed windmill jam to seal the victory.
Carter Bryant started with a perfect 50 from all judges on his first dunk but struggled on the second, allowing Johnson to claim the crown.

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sports13h ago

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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