While this year's 3-Point Contest sports five All-Stars — Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland, Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro, and Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham — the 2025 Dunk Contest has zero.

Six-foot-two Mac McClung is a phenomenal leaper and a creative dunker. He's also a G-League player with minimal NBA experience.

The NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) calls for $100,000 to be awarded to the Slam Dunk Contest winner. Second place takes home $50,000, and the other two contestants receive $25,000. While $100,000 may be a drop in the bucket compared to the earnings of the league's top players, it can be significant for certain participants.