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.

Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine were in very different places in their careers the last time we saw them in their epic NBA Dunk Contest in 2016. At the time, Gordon was still trying to establish himself as a young franchise-player talisman for the Orlando Magic.

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,

Gordon participated in the most exciting Slam Dunk Contest of all time against Zach LaVine, who is now a member of the Sacramento Kings. Gordon wowed with his first four

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

Take a look back at the iconic 2016 dunk contest between Aaron Gordon and Zach LaVine.

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.

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.

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.

McClung's impressive dunks have incited conversation on where he ranks amongst legendary dunk contest performances. Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon and new Sacramento Kings gu

Mac McClung is the new star dunker on the block, as he became the first-ever player to three-peat at the NBA Slam Dunk Contest with his electrifying 2025 performance. That status has made McClung a dunking legend in his own right,