Overview

• Mac McClung, the defending Slam Dunk Contest champion, faces stiff competition including NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown.
• Damian Lillard returns to defend his 3-Point Contest title against a field that includes Trae Young and Tyrese Haliburton.
• The Skills Challenge will feature teams representing top picks, the Pacers, and All-Stars, highlighting the event's diversity.
• The NBA All-Star Saturday Night events, including the Slam Dunk, 3-Point Contest, and Skills Challenge, are set for February 17 in Indianapolis.
• McClung's previous win and Lillard's defense of his title add anticipation to the All-Star weekend festivities.