By participating in the last Slam Dunk Contest, Jaylen Brown wanted to inspire other All-Stars, who had neglected the dunk contest for so many years. And it seems to work since Zion Williamson made a promise, following his team's very quiet victory against the Raptors (139-98)…
“If I’m in the All-Star Game, I’ll be in the Dunk Contest. Otherwise, I won't participate.” he said.
The strong winger has already participated twice in the All-Star Game, in 2021 and 2023, but he did not want to participate in the dunk contest. In 2021, Jaylen Brown also refused the NBA's appeal, before changing his mind this year. A shift that also seems to be taking place at Zion Williamson.
The promise of the Pelicans player, in addition to putting pressure on voters to send him to the All-Star Game next season, is in any case good news for the Slam Dunk Contest, which could count on heads of displayed when it had become a matter for specialists unknown to the general public in recent years.
