There is a noticeable lack of star talent in the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. While there are some high-flyers in the field, including back-to-back reigning dunk contest champion Mac McClung as well as Andre Jackson Jr. and rookies Stephon Castle and Matas Buzelis, the lack of a big name in the pool is a bit disappointing—albeit not too surprising.

Here are the four judges for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Davis and Richardson both played for the hosting Warriors, while Garnett and McGrady are widely recognized greats. Davis is playing in the All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday night, so he's enjoying quite a homecoming week in the Bay Area.

Here is everything you need to know about the NBA Dunk Contest. When is the NBA Slam Dunk Contest? The Dunk Contest, the final event of All-Star Saturday Night, will take place on