Mac McClung has heard the NBA stars talk about their desire to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest next year, and he's all for it. Speaking to TMZ Sports, McClung said the Dunk Contest "deserves" players like Ja Morant,

Ja Morant might have been inspired by Mac McClung, potentially recruiting two all-time dunking greats to join him in the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest.

The high-flying Morant then replied to his post and seemingly challenged Kings guard Zach LaVine and Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, who famously squared off in what many consider to be one of the greatest dunk contest in league history in 2016,

Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon talks about the 2025 NBA Dunk Contest and potentially participating next year with Ja Morant and Zach Lavine.

In response to Ja Morant’s challenge, Zach LaVine reposted Morant’s message on X and hinted at a potential return.

Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon is well-known for his must-see, highlight-reel dunks. His most notable run came in the famous 2016 Slam Dunk Contest against Zach LaVine, which was one of the best in recent memory.

After starting his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves, LaVine participated in two NBA dunk contests in 2015 and 2016. He won both, showing off his hops on national television. Now, a decade later,

As McClung put together a performance that included leaping over a Kia sedan, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant posted on X: "mac might make me decide to dunk." Morant then replied to his own post, inviting LaVine and Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon to join him.

The Kings star hints at possibly another go around at the Slam Dunk competition after being called out by Ja Morant.

Ja Morant teased that he might want to try the NBA Dunk Contest after Mac McClung made NBA history by winning his third straight on Saturday night, and Morant wanted to see Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon return to the event as well.

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest was again worth watching due to Mac McClung putting on a show. After the contest, Ja Morant went on social media and showed interest in participating next year while also lobbying for Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon to join him.

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine and other NBA stars are thinking about challenging three-time reigning champion Mac McClung in the slam dunk contest next year at All-Star Weekend in Inglewood. Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant,