Shaquille O’Neal criticizes NBA Slam Dunk Contest's decline

Shaquille O’Neal recently addressed the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, voicing concerns about its lack of star participants and the frequency of missed dunks. Speaking on Boardroom Cover Stories, he highlighted that the contest hasn't featured top players like LeBron James or Zion Williamson in recent years. O’Neal noted a trend of relatively unknown winners over the past 15 years, stating that many contemporary winners are not household names. He proposed the creation of a new league to showcase and reward talented dunkers, including those from various countries. The DUNKMAN competition he is organizing will offer a $500,000 prize, the largest in dunk contest history.

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