Although the NBA Slam Dunk Contest isn’t what it used to be, it’s still fun to tune in and watch the players come up with creative ways to emphatically throw it down in front of judges, their fellow NBA stars and the crowd.
This year? We’ve got four participants that include last year’s winner — a reminder that it was a G League player! — and one of the bigger stars in the league, along with a pair of rookies.
Here’s a look at the entire list of participants, the judges, and the format and rules so you know how it’s all going to go down: