It was the greatest combination of talent and dunkers in Slam Dunk contest history, and a little-known Pacer almost stole the show.

Matas Buzelis will join two-time defending champion Mac McClung, Spurs rookie Stephon Castle, and Milwaukee Bucks' guard Andre Jackson Jr.

Andre Jackson Jr, Milwaukee Bucks: Second-year player | 36th pick in 2023 draft | tied for 145th in dunks with 14 Mac McClung, Osceola Magic: Played in five NBA games in four years | undrafted | two-time dunk champ | tied for 389th in dunks with zero.

Now that an incredibly busy trade deadline period has come to a close, it's time to turn our attention to the next big item on the basketball calendar: 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend. This year's edition is set to run from Feb.