Shaquille O'Neal discusses plans for a new dunking league
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:41 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Shaquille O’Neal announced plans to create a dunking league due to dissatisfaction with the NBA dunk contest. O’Neal expressed frustration over the lack of top competitors participating, particularly mentioning Zion Williamson. He highlighted there are many talented young dunkers worldwide who deserve a platform. The league will feature 24 athletes from various countries and offer significant prize money, potentially reaching $1 million for the winner.
- •O'Neal is frustrated by the NBA dunk contest's recent lack of star participation
- •He wants to feature incredible dunkers who aren't in the NBA
- •The league will have 24 participants from around the world
- •The winner could receive up to $1 million
- •O'Neal recalls his favorite dunk contest as being between Dominique Wilkins and Michael Jordan
- 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — Shaquille O'Neal on creating a dunking league: 'I got absolutely sick and tired of watching the NBA dunk contest'
"Shaquille O'Neal on creating a dunking league: 'I got absolutely sick and tired of watching the NBA dunk contest'
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