25 years after Vince Carter delivered a legendary performance in Oakland, the dunk contest returns to the Bay Area. This time, a new crop of four players will look to turn in their version of an all-time performance at San Francisco's Chase Center, which plays host to All-Star Saturday Night and the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.

Former UConn men’s basketball star and San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle will take part in the Slam Dunk contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, according to a report from ESPN’s Shams

San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle will have the chance to showcase his athletic ability during NBA All-Star Weekend.

The San Antonio Spurs (19-22) are seeking a turnaround season following a half-decade of losing and rebuilding. The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is desperate for a revival itself. There might be a common denominator who could help each institution accomplish their respective goals.

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis will have some fun during the All-Star Break. According to ESPN, Buzelis will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at the NBA All-Star Weekend. This will mark the first Bulls player to participate in an NBA Dunk Contest since Tyrus Thomas in the 2007 Dunk Contest.

Castle has always had impressive bounce and dunking ability and he has brought that into the NBA in his first season. He leads all guards with 25 dunks so far this ye

One interesting competitor will be getting a chance to pull a Kobe Bryant and win the Dunk Contest as a rookie. Shams Charania of ESPN reported Monday that San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Stephon Castle has committed to participate in this year’s Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco,