First Victor Wembanyama is known as the to the NBA All-Star beginning 5, the primary French participant in historical past to garner the honors.
Then the three younger guards — Stephon Fortress, Dylan Harper, and David Jones Garcia — had been named to the NBA Rising Star competitors.
And now Spurs rookie Carter Bryant has signed on to the Slam Dunk Contest.
Sure, that Carter Bryant. The identical one who was relentlessly teased for botching a few dunks.
Lately, when Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson shaved their heads, Bryant was provided $20,000 to hitch in. When he refused, De’Aaron Fox determined he’d get a haircut if he blew three extra dunks.
All kidding apart, Bryant has hops and has gotten discover by somebody related to the Slam Dunk Contest.
To this point solely Bryant and Jaxson Hayes are the one gamers invited. Three-time winner and reigning Slam Dunk Champ Mac McClurg won’t take part in subsequent month’s occasion after he was waived by the Indiana Pacers final November.
Examine again for updates as contestants are confirmed.
The Slam Dunk Contest takes place on Valentine’s Day as a part of All-Star Weekend.
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