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[Saba Sports News] The lineup for this year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest has been unveiled, featuring defending champion Mac McClung, Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, along with rookies Jaime Jaquez Jr. from the Miami Heat and Jacob Toppin of the New York Knicks. Shams Charania announced the participants on Tuesday, signaling a boost in the event’s profile with the inclusion of All-Star Jaylen Brown, the first since Victor Oladipo in 2018.
McClung returns after captivating audiences last year, bringing his reputation for high-flying dunks from both the NBA and the Ballislife All-American Game Slam Dunk Contest. Rookies Toppin and Jaquez are expected to bring energy and impressive aerial skills to the contest, promising an exciting competition.
The event is set to take place at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night, Feb. 17, as part of the All-Star Weekend festivities.