There is a noticeable lack of star talent in the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. While there are some high-flyers in the field, including back-to-back reigning dunk contest champion Mac McClung as well as Andre Jackson Jr. and rookies Stephon Castle and Matas Buzelis, the lack of a big name in the pool is a bit disappointing—albeit not too surprising.

The league's best and brightest are descending upon the Golden State Warriors' home arena, Chase Center, for All-Star festivities. What used to be the premiere event of All-Star Saturday's slate, the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest has fallen on hard times of late.